Question

Iconic memory is used when a loud thunderclap occurs during a storm. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Answer 1

The statement is false.

Explanation:

Iconic memory includes long term memory as well as visual short term memory.

This memory fades away in milliseconds. It is a part of sensory memory.

An example of iconic memory is a quick view of an animal running in and out of site.

The given statement is false here.

Answer 2

The statement is false.

Explanation:

" Iconic memory is the visual sensory memory (SM) register pertaining to the visual domain and a fast-decaying store of visual information. It is a component of the visual memory system which also includes visual short-term memory (VSTM) and long-term memory (LTM) "

FOR EXAMPLE:

You are glancing at your friend's phone and you see some image then afterward when you close your eyes you will be able to visualize the image very briefly.

Hence the given statement:

" Iconic memory is used when a loud thunderclap occurs during a storm is FALSE "