Rehearsal

Definition

Rehearsal in psychology refers to the process of repeatedly practicing material so that it can be remembered. It's a cognitive strategy that helps us retain information over time.

Related terms

Encoding:

This is the initial learning of information; an important stage in memory formation.

Retrieval:

This is the ability to access information when you need it.

Maintenance Rehearsal:

This involves repeating information without thinking about its meaning or connecting it to other knowledge, often leading to short-term memorization.