7. Memory
Information Processing Model
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Visual sensory memory is known as _____ memory.
A
photographic
B
short-term
C
echoic
D
iconic
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Understand the concept of sensory memory, which is a type of memory that holds sensory information for a very short period.
Identify the different types of sensory memory: iconic, echoic, and haptic memory.
Recognize that iconic memory specifically refers to visual sensory memory, which retains visual information for a brief moment.
Differentiate between iconic memory and other types of sensory memory, such as echoic memory, which is related to auditory information.
Conclude that the term 'iconic memory' is the correct answer for visual sensory memory, as it pertains to the retention of visual images.
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