Familiarity (as opposed to source memory)

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Familiarity, unlike source memory, does not require the recollection of specific details about the context in which a memory was formed. Instead, it refers to a general sense of knowing something or someone without recalling specific details, which is crucial for recognition tasks. This is because recognition often relies on a sense of familiarity with the presented stimulus, rather than the recall of specific contextual details.

Familiarity (As Opposed to Source Memory)