Newly Learned Information

Definition

Newly learned information refers to knowledge acquired recently through studying, experiencing, or being exposed to new material. It could be facts, concepts, skills, or any other form of information that is acquired for the first time.

Related terms

Encoding: Encoding refers to the process of transforming sensory input into a meaningful memory representation in our brain.

Consolidation: Consolidation is the process by which newly acquired information becomes stable and integrated into long-term memory.

Spacing Effect: The spacing effect is the phenomenon where learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than cramming all at once.