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Remember

Definition

Remember refers to the cognitive process of recalling or retrieving previously learned information from memory. It involves bringing stored knowledge or experiences back into conscious awareness.

Related terms

Encoding: The initial stage of memory formation where incoming information is processed and transformed into a usable form for storage.

Retrieval cues: These are stimuli or prompts that help trigger the recall of specific memories.

Forgetting curve: A graph that represents how quickly we forget information over time if we do not actively try to remember it.

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Practice Questions (3)

  • How does long-term potentiation contribute to our ability to remember things over time?

  • Which model emphasizes the role of thought processes in how we interpret, process, and remember environmental events?

  • Why would people remember more details from a story when they are asked to imagine the events occurring?

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