When we look at a visual stimulus, our impressions of it may seem fluid enough. This is because:

A) saccadic eye movements create perceptions at a rate of approximately 20 per second, making the images seem continuous.
B) short-term memories overlap, which gives the impression of a single perception.
C) sensory memory briefly holds perceptions, making them seem connected.
D) perceptions in short-term memory are not stored but are constantly replaced with new perceptions.

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Nicole Nichol · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Sensory memory holds onto visual information for a brief period, allowing for the integration of successive images, which creates the impression of a continuous visual experience.

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