Term ID: T3692

Memory Encoding

/memory-encoding/
The initial processing and transformation of information into a form that can be stored in memory.
Example: Converting sensory experiences into neural representations through attention, elaboration, and organizational processes.

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Reference: Craik & Lockhart (1972)