A display of 12 letters is flashed on a screen in front of you followed by a tone. You attempt to recall a portion of the display based on the specific tone you heard. What aspect of your memory is this experiment designed to assess?
A) primary memory
B) iconic memory
C) long-term memory
D) working memory
E) eidetic memory

Question

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This experiment is designed to assess iconic memory, which is a type of visual sensory memory that holds a brief visual impression of a scene that has just been perceived, allowing recall of visual details from a short exposure to the display.

A Display of 12 Letters Is Flashed on a Screen