forgetting

Loss or failure to recall information stored in human memory

Entitycognitive process failure lossQ1377840

Also known as forget · drawing a blank

Instance of: cognitive process
, failure
, loss

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Forgetting or disremembering is the apparent loss or modification of information already encoded and stored in an individual's short or long-term memory. It is a spontaneous or gradual process in which old memories are unable to be recalled from memory storage. Problems with remembering, learning and retaining new information are a few of the most common complaints of older adults. Studies show that retention improves with increased rehearsal. This improvement occurs because rehearsal helps to transfer information into long-term memory.

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Different from: Q54894448
memory loss criterion used: normality
Oblivion
Has contributing factor: memory disorder
time
disruption
Opposite of: recollection criterion used: success
learning or memory criterion used: effect
Less than: memory loss criterion used: severity
Has characteristic: normality nature of statement: often
Partially coincident with: misremembering
Contributing factor of: omission
Handled, mitigated, or managed by: reminder

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