Echoic storage is the storage of:
A) visual information as an exact representation of a scene.
B) auditory information as an exact representation of a sound.
C) olfactory information as an exact representation of a smell.
D) gustatory information as an exact representation of a taste.
E) tactile information as an exact representation of a touch.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Echoic storage specifically refers to the short-term storage of auditory information, such as a sound or spoken word. This type of storage is important for language processing and understanding, and is thought to last for a few seconds before fading away. The other options listed do not accurately describe echoic storage.

Echoic Storage Is the Storage Of