When Zach gets behind taking notes in his classes, he often finds that he can "replay" the last few words that his instructor said, in his head.Based on what is known about the different memory systems, you should conclude that when Zach does this, he is relying on his:
A)echoic memory
B)iconic memory
C)flashbulb memory
D)semantic memory

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Echoic memory is the sensory memory system that briefly holds auditory information in a way that allows us to recall and replay what we have heard in the recent past. In Zach's case, by replaying the last few words his instructor said in his head, he is accessing his echoic memory to catch up on note-taking. Iconic memory concerns brief visual memory and lasts for about half a second. Flashbulb memory refers to the vivid recall of significant and emotional events. Semantic memory is long-term memory for general knowledge and facts, which is not applicable in this scenario.

When Zach Gets Behind Taking Notes in His Classes, He