The ability to retain a visual image several minutes after it has been removed is called
A) sensory memory.
B) photographic memory.
C) flashbulb memory.
D) eidetic imagery.

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The ability to retain a visual image several minutes after it has been removed is called eidetic imagery, which is often referred to as photographic memory. Options A and C refer to different types of memory, while option B is not the best choice as photographic memory is often associated with being able to remember huge amounts of information, not just visual images.

The Ability to Retain a Visual Image Several Minutes After