key term - Recalling Events

Definition

Recalling events refers to the act of retrieving memories or bringing back past experiences into conscious awareness.

Related terms

Flashbulb Memory:

Flashbulb memory is a vivid recollection of a highly significant and emotionally charged event.

Retrieval Cue:

A retrieval cue is any stimulus that helps trigger the retrieval (recalling) of information from long-term memory.

Serial Position Effect:

Serial position effect is the tendency to recall items at the beginning (primacy effect) and end (recency effect) better than those in the middle of a list.