Memory, Audio Visual

Auditory memory is the ability to recall a series of numbers, lists of words, sentences, or paragraphs presented orally.  Visual memory requires input of information through visuo-perceptual channels.  It refers to the ability to recall text, geometric figures, maps and photographs.  A brain-injured survivor with impaired visual memory may have to refer to a road map numerous times to reach a nearby destination.  A brain-injured inpatient may need frequent assistance from staff to locate his room.  A patient with impaired auditory memory will likely require frequent reminders of orally presented task instructions from staff.  Notably, information may be encoded in memory using words or visual images independent of the mode of presentation.