3. Psychology Basis
An Eidetic memory is an ability to recall images from memory vividly after only a
few moments of exposure.
People with this type of memory can recreate images with precision without using
a Mnemonic device.
Eidetic memory is reported to occur more in small children than adults.
5. Media-Psych
Psych is an American comedy series about Shawn Spencer and his childhood
friend Burton Guster "Gus".
They are private investigators and crime consultants for the Santa Barbara police
department. However to keep the business of the psych office afloat Gus is a
pharmaceutical salesman by day.
6. Media-Psych
Shawn Spencer comes from a family of detectives. However, he has an Eidetic
memory, making everyone believe he has a special psychic ability.
Growing up, Shawn and Gus are taught about detective work by Shawn's
father Henry Spencer. In hopes his son will follow in his foot-steps.
8. Connection
As a young boy, Shawn is challenged by his father to use his gift of Eidetic memory
in silly ways. Like remembering how many hats people were wearing in a restaurant
they visited. Things like this made Shawn hyperaware all the time of his Eidetic
memory which stayed with him into adulthood making him an amazing detective.
9. Connection
In one episode, Shawn is seen putting together a map of a civil war reenactment
where a murder has taken place. He puts this battle field together with precision,
after only been at the crime scene once. This is proof Shawn does have an Eidetic
memory. He can recall details after only seeing a crime scene for a few minutes.
