Dual-Coding Theory

Definition

Dual-Coding Theory proposes that we process and represent information in two separate but interconnected systems - verbal (linguistic) and visual (imagery). This theory suggests that when we encode information using both verbal and visual codes, it enhances our ability to remember and retrieve that information.

Related terms

Imagery:

Creating mental pictures or visual representations in our minds.

Verbal Encoding: The process of encoding information through words or language.

Retrieval:

The act of recalling stored information from memory.