Let’s say a person was asked to define memory. They might define memory as storing information in the brain, which is typical. However, there is more to memory then just that. The stored information has to actually stay in your memory, and be able to be retrieved when needed. You probably experienced the tip of the tongue phenomenon. The tip of the tongue phenomenon is when you memorized something, but when its time to …showed first 75 words of 1280 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1280 total…question psychologists ask about memory is how do you retrieve information? When its time to get the stored information back, it is called retrieval. For example, you have this big exam coming up. So you spend time studying and when test time comes, you recall back to the information studied. Getting back the information is the retrieval process. It involves searching the memory. Some retrieval processes are more effectual then others. Word Count: 1270 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**