reconsolidate

Meanings

• verb

  The process by which previously consolidated memories are updated or modified in light of new information.

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Variants

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reconsolidate , reconsolidated , reconsolidates , reconsolidating , reconsolidation , reconsolidations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'consolidare' meaning to make solid or firm, and the prefix 're-' meaning back or again.

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Trivia

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1. Reconsolidation is a key mechanism in the process of learning and adapting to new information.

2. Reconsolidation has been studied extensively in animals, particularly rats and mice, using various techniques such as fear conditioning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Memory consolidation: The process by which a memory is stabilized or strengthened after the initial formation.

2. Long-term memory: A type of memory that allows information to be stored for extended periods of time.

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Reconsolidation is a concept primarily used in psychology and neuroscience. It has been studied in the context of memory formation and consolidation.

How to Memorize "reconsolidate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of updating an old memory with new information. Visualize a file being opened, new information being added, and the file being saved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reconsolidate' with the idea of updating or modifying memories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'R-M-C' to remember the meaning of 'reconsolidate': Replace-Modify-Consolidate.

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