Meg looks up from her lunch, realizing that Parker has just said something to her. What was it? Oh, yes, he has just asked her if she wants to go to the movies. Meg's ability to retrieve what Parker said is due to her __________ memory.

A. iconic
B. echoic
C. short-term
D. tactile


Answer: B

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