Pete's roommate is looking in the fridge and calling out to Pete the things he will need to buy at the grocery store.Although the list of items Pete hears is coming at him pretty fast,he notices that he still has a brief ability to hear the last word said.What type of memory is being described?
A)procedural
B)iconic
C)echoic
D)flashbulb

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Echoic memory is the sensory memory system that holds auditory information for a brief period of time after the stimulation has ended. It allows individuals to briefly recall auditory information, such as hearing the end of a sentence or list of items, even if they were not paying close attention to the information at the time. This is why Pete is able to hear the last word said by his roommate, despite the list coming at him quickly.

Pete's Roommate Is Looking in the Fridge and Calling Out