What Two General Processes Are Necessary for Memory Consolidation

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Essay

What two general processes are necessary for memory consolidation?

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Definitions:

Competition

Competition is a situation where individuals or groups vie for the same objective, such as a resource or recognition, which may not be sufficient to be shared.

Supervisor

An individual in charge of overseeing and directing the work of others, typically in a work or academic setting.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically performing better on simple or well-rehearsed tasks and worse on complex or new ones.

Routine Tasks

Tasks that are regularly performed in a set manner, often characterized by a lack of novelty and the requirement for minimal conscious effort.