Sensory Memory

Definition

Sensory memory is the shortest-term element of memory. It is the ability to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Related terms

Iconic Memory:

This is a type of sensory memory that briefly stores an image which has been visually perceived.

Echoic Memory:

This is another type of sensory memory that briefly stores sounds or 'echoes' heard.

Haptic Memory: This refers to the sensory memory related to touch stimuli.