Psychologists describe a new phenomenon known as the Google effect, the tendency for people to rely too heavily on the ability to readily access content online and, as a result, to be less likely to remember certain details.

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The Google effect, also known as digital amnesia, refers to the tendency to forget information that can be easily found online by using internet search engines such as Google, leading to a reduced effort in retaining this information in memory.

Psychologists Describe a New Phenomenon Known as the Google Effect