An experienced short-order cook can remember each order called to her for only the short length of time it takes to begin to cook. After 30 seconds, she must refer to a written order slip. This is an example of the limited duration of___? 1) chunking memory
2) sensory storage
3) short-term memory (STM)
4) long-term memory (LTM)

i have to report this, it doesn't relate to biology

you did not attach the discourse, but i assume it to be the discourse on the origin and basis of inequality among men (the original titile in french is: "discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes"), also know as "second discourse". in this discourse, jean-jacques rousseau emphasizes that private property is the basis of all inequalities.

therefore, what enabled the old regime to maintain as long as it did was private property.