Retrieval Cue

A retrieval cue is a stimulus, thought, or piece of information that helps trigger access to a stored memory, making it an important concept in the study of behavior and cognition. Cues work by activating associations formed during encoding, and recall is often strongest when the cue overlaps with features of the original learning context, such as sensory details, emotions, or related concepts. Researchers use retrieval cues to investigate memory formation, recall accuracy, and forgetting, while applied studies examine how environmental signals, prompts, and learned associations influence behavior. Understanding these processes supports research on learning, decision-making, eyewitness memory, and behavior change.

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JoVE Science Education - Psychology

Spatial Cueing

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2023

Source: Laboratory of Jonathan Flombaum—Johns Hopkins University Attention refers to the limited human ability to select some information for processing at the expense of other stimuli in the environment. Attention operates in all sensory modalities: vision, hearing, touch, even taste and smell. It is most often studied in the visual domain though. A common way to study visual attention is with a spatial cueing paradigm. This paradigm allows researchers to measure the consequences of focusing...

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JoVE Journal - Biology

Retrieval of Mouse Oocytes

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2007

This protocol illustrates the technique for extracting oocytes or early-stage fertilized embryos from the oviduct of mice. The ability to identify the infindibulum and insert a blunt end needle into it is essential to correctly performing the procedure.

Measuring Sensitivity to Viewpoint Change with and without Stereoscopic Cues

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2013

We discuss a novel method forviewpoint-rotation of visual stimuli, and demonstrate using a mirror stereoscopethe three-dimensional percept of rotation-in-depth. The technique can be used to investigate the role of stereoscopic cues in encoding viewpoint-rotated figures.

Non-Verbal Cues

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2025

Non-verbal communication extends beyond gestures and facial expressions to include vocal elements known as paralanguage. Paralanguage consists of non-verbal vocal cues such as pitch, loudness, speech rate, pauses, and non-verbal vocalizations like laughter, sighs, and moans. These elements not only accompany speech but also provide critical emotional and contextual information.The Role of Paralanguage in CommunicationParalanguage adds depth to spoken language by conveying emotions and...

Retrieval

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2025

Retrieval is the process of getting information out of memory storage and back into conscious awareness. This ability is essential for daily tasks like brushing hair and teeth, driving to work, and performing job duties. Retrieval occurs in three ways: recall, recognition, and relearning. Recall involves accessing information without cues, such as during an essay test, where individuals must retrieve facts and concepts from memory unaided. Another example is remembering the name of a colleague...

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