The theory of long-term memory storage is an explanation in cognitive psychology that proposes how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved over a long period of time.
Related terms
Encoding: The process of converting sensory information into a form that can be stored in memory.
Retrieval: The process of accessing and bringing back previously stored information from memory.
Consolidation: The process by which memories become stable and are strengthened over time.
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