Consolidation

Definition

Consolidation refers to the process by which memories are strengthened and stabilized in the brain. It involves transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory storage.

Related terms

Encoding:

The initial process of acquiring information and transforming it into a format that can be stored in memory.

Retrieval:

The process of accessing and recalling stored information from memory.

Hippocampus:

A brain structure involved in the formation and consolidation of new memories.