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)Sensory memory
B)Flashbulb memory
C)Long-term memory
D)Short-term memory

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This experiment is designed to assess sensory memory, specifically iconic memory, which is the visual component of sensory memory. The tone serves as a cue to recall a specific part of the visual display, demonstrating the brief retention of sensory information.

A Display of 12 Letters Is Flashed on a Screen