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Learning Retention

Meaning

Learning Retention is the cognitive process and measurable capacity to encode, consolidate, and retrieve newly acquired information over a period of time, representing the functional efficacy of the brain’s memory systems. This process is highly dependent on the structural changes that occur at the synapse, known as long-term potentiation (LTP), which strengthens neuronal connections. Clinically, robust learning retention is a key indicator of neuroplasticity and overall cognitive vitality. It is a fundamental measure of the brain’s ability to adapt and store new knowledge.