Visual images remain in the sensory register for a maximum of
A)½ second.
B)2 seconds.
C)30 seconds.
D)1 minute.

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The sensory register is the initial stage of memory where information is briefly held in its original sensory form. The visual sensory register, also known as iconic memory, can retain an image for up to ½ a second before it fades away. Therefore, the best choice is A) ½ second.

Visual Images Remain in the Sensory Register for a Maximum