Memory Processes

Memory processes involve three main steps: encoding, storage, and retrieval. Encoding is how information is initially learned or absorbed. Storage refers to maintaining that information over time, either briefly or long-term. Retrieval is the ability to access and bring the stored information back into conscious awareness when needed. These processes work together to help us learn from experiences, recall facts, and perform daily tasks. Effective memory depends on how well information is encoded, maintained, and retrieved, and can be influenced by factors like attention, repetition, and emotional significance.