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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
The dual process model is a theory that suggests there are two separate systems for memory processes: implicit (unconscious) and explicit (conscious). It proposes that different types of memories are processed in distinct ways.
Implicit memory is a type of non-conscious long-term memory that affects our behavior or performance without our awareness. It involves retrieving information without intentional effort.
Explicit memory refers to the conscious, intentional retrieval of information from our memory. It involves consciously recalling facts, events, or experiences.