Memory Training Lexicon

What is Recall?

Recall is the process of retrieving information stored in memory without the aid of explicit cues. Unlike recognition—where you identify something as familiar—recall requires you to actively search your memory. Examples include reciting a list of words you studied or remembering someone’s name when they aren’t in view.

Why is it important?

Recall underpins nearly every aspect of learning and decision-making. It allows you to access facts, experiences, and skills when you need them—whether that’s recalling driving directions, quoting a passage from a book, or solving a problem based on past knowledge. Strong recall contributes to fluid thinking and confident problem solving.

Recall and Aging

As we grow older, the ease of recall can decrease: it may take longer to pull up words, names, or details. This is a normal part of cognitive aging. However, frequent mental exercise, such as practicing recall tasks, can help maintain and even improve your ability to retrieve information.

How the Memory Training App Can Help

The Memory Training App puts recall front and center by prompting you to reproduce number sequences from memory. By repeatedly challenging your retrieval process without visual hints, the app strengthens neural pathways associated with recall. Over time, this exercise can boost your capacity to pull information from long-term storage quickly and accurately.