Term ID: T3687

Memory Retrieval

/memory-retrieval/
The cognitive process of accessing and bringing stored information from long-term memory into conscious awareness.
Example: Recalling facts for an exam, remembering someone's name, or accessing procedural knowledge like driving skills.

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Reference: Tulving & Thomson (1973)