Term ID: T2662

Incidental Memory

/incidental-memory/
Retention of information that was learned without explicit intention to remember, often occurring as a byproduct of other cognitive activities.
Example: Remembering details about a room where you had an important conversation, even though you weren't trying to memorize the room's features.

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Reference: Hyde & Jenkins (1973)