The tendency for the easier recollection of items at the end of a list than of other items.

An increased ability to understand previously learned information due to the acquisition of new information.

An increased ability to acquire new information due in part to the presence of previously learned knowledge.

A weakened ability to learn new information due to interference from previously learned knowledge.

A research-based conjecture that information coded both visually and verbally is better retained in memory than information coded in only one of the two ways.

A rationale for the way in which memory recollections of stimuli is related to the amount, depth, and strength of mental processing involved.

A component of memory which stores significant events mainly in visual and auditory memory.

A component of long-term memory responsible for storing practical information and know-hows.

A technique often used to improve information retention, which involves mental repetition of information.

The component of memory which stores a limited amount of information for a few seconds.