A momentary sensory memory of visual stimuli is called ________ memory.

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Iconic memory is a momentary sensory memory of visual stimuli, lasting no more than a few tenths of a second. This type of memory allows us to fill in the gaps when we perceive a continuous visual world, despite the fact that our eyes receive only discontinuous snapshots of the visual scene. Echoic memory is the equivalent of iconic memory, but for auditory stimuli. Short-term memory refers to the relatively brief storage of information that is currently being used or attended to. Flashbulb memory refers to the vivid, emotionally-charged memories of significant events that persist over time.

A Momentary Sensory Memory of Visual Stimuli Is Called ________