Visual information remains in the sensory register for about
A) 1/4 second.
B) 1 second.
C) 10 seconds.
D) 1 minute.

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The sensory register is a temporary storage system that holds sensory information from the environment for a very brief period of time. Research suggests that visual information, in particular, remains in the sensory register for about 1/4 second before being either transferred to short-term memory or forgotten. Therefore, option A) is the best choice.

Visual Information Remains in the Sensory Register for About