The series of eye fixations that we perceive as visual sensations seem continuous, or stream like, because of __________.

A) short-term memory
B) saccadic eye movements
C) sensory memory
D) serial-position effect

Sensory memory plays a crucial role in creating the perception of a continuous visual experience. It temporarily stores sensory information from our environment, including visual stimuli, allowing the brain to process these inputs as a continuous stream, despite the rapid and discrete movements of our eyes.