Memory-trace consolidation occurs when the memory ________.
A) is reactivated with the help of therapy or hypnosis
B) is reactivated through wakeful retrieval or during sleep
C) is resting during periods of different activities
D) is resting through wakeful retrieval or during sleep

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Memory-trace consolidation is a process that strengthens and stabilizes memory traces after their initial acquisition. It can occur through wakeful retrieval, such as when we recall a memory while awake, or during sleep, when the brain reorganizes and strengthens memories without conscious effort.

Memory-Trace Consolidation Occurs When the Memory ________