Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Memory retrieval is the process of accessing previously encoded and stored information from long-term memory when needed for recall or recognition.
Related terms
Recall vs. Recognition: Recall involves retrieving information without any cues or prompts, while recognition involves identifying previously encountered information among a set of alternatives.