A display of 12 letters is flashed on a screen in front of you followed by a tone.You attempt to recall a portion of the display based on the specific tone you heard.What aspect of your memory is this experiment designed to assess?
A)iconic memory
B)sensory memory
C)long-term memory
D)short-term memory

Question

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This experiment is designed to assess sensory memory, specifically the iconic memory, which is a part of sensory memory that deals with visual information. The tone helps to cue which part of the visual display to recall, demonstrating the brief retention of sensory information.

A Display of 12 Letters Is Flashed on a Screen