Psychologists use the term retrieval to refer to the processes that determine and control:
A)the acquisition of memories
B)how memories are maintained over time
C)how incoming information is arranged into meaningful patterns
D)how memories are translated into performance

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Retrieval refers to the processes of accessing and bringing forth stored memories and using them in performance. It does not involve the acquisition of memories (A) or the maintenance of memories over time (B). While retrieval can involve the organization of incoming information (C), this is not the main focus of the term.

Psychologists Use the Term Retrieval to Refer to the Processes