Implicit Memory

Definition

Implicit memory refers to the unconscious retention and retrieval of information without conscious awareness. It is formed through repeated experience and practice.

Related terms

Procedural Memory:

Procedural memory is a type of implicit memory that involves remembering how to do tasks or skills, such as tying your shoes or playing an instrument.

Priming:

Priming is when exposure to one stimulus influences how we respond to another related stimulus, even if we are not consciously aware of the influence.

Conditioning:

Conditioning refers to the process of learning associations between stimuli and responses. Classical conditioning and operant conditioning are examples of implicit learning processes.