Free Recall
Free Recall is a memory task where individuals are asked to retrieve information without any specific cues or prompts. This type of recall allows participants to access memories in a flexible manner, drawing from their own knowledge and experiences. It is often used in psychological studies to assess memory performance.
In cognitive psychology, free recall is contrasted with other types of memory tasks, such as cued recall or recognition. During free recall, the order of retrieval is not fixed, meaning that individuals can recall items in any sequence. This method helps researchers understand how information is organized and accessed in the brain.