Long-term retention refers to the ability to remember and recall information after a significant period of time, ranging from days to years.
Related terms
Short-term Memory: Short-term memory is the temporary storage system that holds a limited amount of information for a short duration.
Forgetting Curve: The forgetting curve represents how quickly we forget newly learned information over time if it isn't reinforced or practiced.
Recall vs. Recognition: Recall involves retrieving information from memory without any cues, while recognition involves identifying previously learned information when presented with relevant cues or choices.