The flow of visual information seems smooth and continuous because of __________ memory, which can hold visual stimuli for up to a second.

A) flashbulb
B) echoic
C) semantic
D) iconic

Iconic memory is the sensory memory that stores visual information for a brief period of time, up to a second, allowing for a smooth and continuous flow of visual information. Flashbulb memory refers to the exceptionally vivid and long-lasting memories of emotionally intense events. Echoic memory is the sensory memory that stores auditory information. Semantic memory refers to our knowledge and understanding of the world around us.