Spontaneous recollection of past events or information that occurs without conscious effort to remember, often triggered by environmental cues or emotional states.
Example: Smelling a particular perfume and suddenly remembering a deceased grandmother, or hearing a song that immediately brings back memories of high school experiences.
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