Memory recall is the process by which information stored in memory is retrieved and brought back into conscious awareness, allowing individuals to remember past experiences, facts, or events.
Related terms
Recognition: Recognition is the ability to identify or acknowledge previously encountered information or stimuli.
Retrieval Cue: A retrieval cue is any stimulus that triggers the activation of specific memories stored in long-term memory.
Forgetting Curve: The forgetting curve illustrates how forgetting occurs over time when information is not properly rehearsed or reinforced.