Information Fading

Definition

Information fading refers to the gradual loss or weakening of stored memories over time due to disuse. If we don't actively retrieve or reinforce information, it becomes harder to remember and may eventually fade away.

Related terms

Retrieval Failure:

This term refers to the inability to access or retrieve stored information from memory. It can occur due to various factors such as lack of cues or interference.

Memory Consolidation:

The process by which newly acquired information is transformed into stable long-term memories. It involves strengthening and stabilizing memories over time.

Contextual Memory: Contextual memory involves remembering information more effectively when retrieval conditions match the original encoding conditions, such as recalling something better in the same environment where it was learned.