Stable Long-Term Memories

Definition

Stable long-term memories refer to the ability of our brain to retain and retrieve information over an extended period, often for days, weeks, or even years.

Related terms

Encoding:

Encoding is the process by which information is initially acquired and transformed into a format that can be stored in memory.

Consolidation:

Consolidation refers to the process by which newly acquired information becomes more stable and integrated into existing knowledge in long-term memory.

Retrieval:

Retrieval is the act of accessing and bringing forth stored information from memory when it is needed.