mémoire

In psychology, "mémoire" is a French word for "memory," referring to the brain's ability to encode, store, and retrieve information and experiences. It involves processes that allow individuals to remember past events, learn new skills, and recognize familiar stimuli. Memory functions across different time frames—from fleeting moments in short-term memory to lifelong knowledge in long-term memory. It relies on complex neural networks in the brain, especially areas like the hippocampus, to organize and maintain information. Overall, mémoire is fundamental to personal identity, learning, decision-making, and adapting to new situations.