Term ID: T3370

Long-Term Memory

/long-term-memory/
The memory system responsible for storing information for extended periods, potentially permanently, with unlimited capacity.
Example: Remembering childhood experiences, academic knowledge, or how to ride a bicycle years after initial learning.

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Reference: Atkinson & Shiffrin (1968)