The motion we see when we watch a "motion picture" is actually an illusion. This illusion of motion is aided by__________
A) consolidation memory's ability to construct new protein pathways for storage.
B) sensory memory's ability to hold visual images for a fraction of a second before going to the next image.
C) sensory memory's ability to hold visual images for long periods of time for comparison to other images.
D) long-term memory's ability to recall movie facts and errata even years after watching a particular show.

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Sensory memory is the initial stage of memory processing that briefly holds incoming sensory information for a fraction of a second before it is processed further. In the case of a motion picture, sensory memory holds each still image that is shown for a split second before the next image is presented, creating the illusion of motion.

The Motion We See When We Watch a "Motion Picture