Recall
Definition
Recall is a type of memory retrieval where one must search for information without cues, essentially 'filling in the blanks.'
Analogy
Recall is like trying to find a book in a huge library without knowing its exact location - you know what book you're looking for but have no idea where it might be shelved.
Related terms
Cued Recall: This involves remembering an item of information in response to a retrieval cue. It’s like being given hints about which section or shelf that book might be on in the library.
Free Recall: This involves recalling as many items as possible, in any order without any cues. Like walking into that library and trying to remember every single book title you've ever read there.
Serial Position Effect: This refers to our tendency to recall best the last (recency effect) and first items (primacy effect) in a list. Imagine if someone asked what books were at either end of each shelf - those would likely be the ones you remember best.
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What is the difference between Recall and Recognition in measures of retention?
What type of memory is primarily responsible for being able to recall what you had lunch yesterday?
The phenomenon where recall is better for the first and last items but poor for middle items in a list is known as what?
What memory phenomenon refers to previously learned information interfering with the recall of new information?
What type of memory loss occurs when one is unable to recall old memories due to neurological damage?
Which perspective challenges traditional theories regarding brain plasticity's role in memory retention and recall?
Which disorder involves the inability to recall important personal information that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness?
In which disorder does an individual fail to recall important personal information usually after a stressful or traumatic event?
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