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Mnemonics
Definition Mnemonics are techniques or tools used to aid memory by associating difficult-to-remem...
Self-reference Effect
Definition The self-reference effect is a cognitive phenomenon where individuals tend to remember...
Retroactive Interference
Definition Retroactive interference is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when new informatio...
Proactive Interference
Definition Proactive interference is a concept in cognitive psychology that occurs when previousl...
Schacter's Seven Sins of Memory
Definition Schacter's Seven Sins of Memory are seven common ways that human memory can fail us, i...
Encoding Failure
Definition Encoding failure occurs when our brain fails to successfully convert information from ...
Misinformation Effect
Definition The misinformation effect refers to a phenomenon in human memory where exposure to inc...
Suggestibility
Definition Suggestibility refers to the tendency of individuals to alter their memories or belief...
Memory Reconstruction
Definition Memory reconstruction refers to the process by which humans reconstruct their memories...
Memory Construction
Definition Memory construction refers to the process by which humans organize and interpret past ...
Amnesia
Definition Amnesia is a memory disorder characterized by the inability to recall information that...
Flash Bulb Memory
Definition Flash bulb memory refers to a vivid, detailed, and long-lasting memory of an emotional...
Relearning
Definition Relearning refers to the process of revisiting and re-acquiring knowledge or skills th...
Recognition
Definition: Recognition in human memory retrieval refers to the process of identifying or acknowl...
Recall
Definition Recall is the process of retrieving stored information from memory when needed. It inv...
Procedural Memory
Definition Procedural memory is a type of long-term memory that stores information about how to p...
Episodic Memory
Definition Episodic memory refers to the ability to remember specific personal experiences or eve...
Semantic Memory
Definition Semantic memory is a type of long-term memory that stores general knowledge, facts, co...
Memory Consolidation
Definition Memory consolidation is the process by which newly acquired information or skills are ...
Stroop Effect
Definition The Stroop Effect is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when people are asked to i...