You watch Leigh wave his sparkler as he runs. As you watch the light, you notice a circle of light rather than just a single point of light. This effect demonstrates the functioning of your ________.
A)echoic memory
B)flashbulb memory
C)iconic memory
D)short-term memory

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The circle of light is an example of iconic memory, which refers to the visual sensory memory system that briefly holds an image in our mind after it disappears from our sight. It is responsible for the brief preservation of visual information that is processed into meaning. Echoic memory refers to the auditory sensory memory system responsible for holding auditory information, short-term memory refers to the temporary storage of information actively being processed, and flashbulb memory refers to particularly vivid and emotionally charged memories.

You Watch Leigh Wave His Sparkler as He Runs