Term ID: T1294

Eidetic Memory

/eidetic-memory/
Exceptionally vivid and detailed visual memory, sometimes called "photographic memory," where individuals can recall images with extraordinary precision after brief exposure. This rare ability is more common in children than adults and involves the visual cortex's enhanced processing and retention of detailed visual information.
Example: A person who can look at a page of text for 30 seconds and then accurately recite it word-for-word, or recall intricate details of a complex painting after a single viewing.

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Reference: Jaensch (1930)