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reproductive image

in Piagetian theory, a mental image that is limited to evoking previously experienced sights and involves relatively static representations of objects. Compare anticipatory image.

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November 23rd 2024

retrieval

retrieval

n.

1. the process of recovering or locating information stored in memory. Retrieval is the final stage of memory, after encoding and retention.

2. in information science, the recovery of information from a computer or other storage device.