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Question

Use an example to discuss the process of memory encoding, consolidation, and retrieval.

Answer 1

Hi Pamela,

A great way of thinking of the process of memory is to think of an experience in your daily life or even something you learn in school.

For example: we encode things into memory that we find important, such as learning a new subject in school, if we want to remember that topic we will "consolidate" it into memory (we will review it and really get a grasp on the topic so we don't forget it) then we will use retrieval when we need to recall that information such as for a quiz or test.