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Sperling's iconic memory theory suggests that the sensory memory stores a visual image of everything we see for a brief moment before it fades away. This theory explains how we can briefly perceive and recall a large amount of visual information.
The initial stage of memory that receives and processes sensory information from our surroundings.
The process by which we interpret and make meaning out of visual stimuli.
The temporary storage system that holds limited amounts of information for immediate use.