In an experiment, participants first memorized a sort of treasure map and were asked to picture a black dot moving from one object to another on this map, such as moving to one of the trees or to a hut at the top of the island. The time it took to "move" the dot was directly related to the actual distances on the map, which illustrates that
A)memories do exist as eidetic imagery.
B)memories do exist as mental images.
C)iconic memory lasts longer than once suspected.
D)flashbulb memories are easily formed when requested.

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This experiment demonstrates that memories can exist as mental images, which people can manipulate in a way that reflects real spatial relationships, such as distances on a map.

In an Experiment, Participants First Memorized a Sort of Treasure