Ultra-brief visual sensory memory that retains visual information for approximately 250-500 milliseconds, allowing the visual system to process and integrate sequential visual input.
Example: The brief afterimage that allows you to perceive smooth motion in movies despite seeing discrete still frames, or remembering visual details briefly after looking away.
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