A child is shown a picture, the picture is taken away, and the child is asked questions about minute details within the picture. The child is able to answer these questions because he tells you that he can look down at the white table and still see the picture. This child is probably using
A)mental images.
B)eidetic images.
C)flashbulb memories.
D)mnemonic images.

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The child is likely using eidetic images, which are vivid mental images that can be recalled with high precision, almost as if the person is still looking at the object. This is different from the more common and less vivid mental images most people experience.

A Child Is Shown a Picture, the Picture Is Taken