Retrieve information

Definition

Retrieving information refers to accessing previously encoded and stored knowledge from long-term memory and bringing it into conscious awareness for use.

Related terms

Recall:

Recall involves retrieving information from memory without any external cues or prompts. It requires generating the information independently.

Recognition:

Recognition is the ability to identify previously learned information among a set of alternatives or options. It involves determining whether something has been encountered before.

Relearning:

Relearning refers to the process of reacquiring knowledge or skills that were previously learned but forgotten. It typically takes less time than learning something entirely new.