Photographic Memory

Photographic memory (also known as eidetic memory) is the phenomenon that some people possess of being able to recall materials such as images, sounds, and objects with a high level of precision after only a limited exposure. Memories are formed with eidetic imagery which involves great detail and abnormally good recall. A rare phenomenon, it is more commonly found in children than in adults because this skill tends to fade with age. This is probably the explanation behind why some people can reproduce musical tunes after a brief exposure or recall written materials word of word. It may also explain the ease that some people have with applying mathematical formulas or spacial reasoning to practical problems.