Retrieval and elaborative encoding as protection against forgetting from LTM

What strengthens long-term memories

• Deeper levels of encoding and retrieval practice

What is required for long-term retention of information

• Meaningful encoding through elaborative rehearsal

What role does retrieval play in the encoding process

• Retrieval brings relevant information from LTM into STM to help encode new information meaningfully

What is meant by meaningful encoding

• A cycle of interaction between STM and LTM where new information is actively interpreted by linking it to prior knowledge

How is new understanding stored in long-term memory

• By relating and actively interpreting it in STM using information retrieved from LTM

What are two effective strategies to strengthen memories and improve retrieval

• Retrieval practice

• Elaboration