Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Recalling refers to the process of retrieving or bringing back information that has been previously learned and stored in long-term memory. It involves accessing and bringing to mind specific memories or knowledge.
Recognition is a form of recall where we identify or recognize previously encountered information or stimuli. For example, multiple-choice questions rely on recognition as we choose the correct answer among several options based on our familiarity with them.