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The process by which long-term memory preserves learning in such a way that it can be located, identified, and retrieved accurately in the future is called “retention.” Retention is influenced by many factors, but a critical factor is adequate time to process and reprocess information so that it can be transferred from short- to long-term memory. The encoding process from short-term to long-term memory that allows for retention takes time, and usually occurs during deep sleep. Since research on retention shows that the greatest loss of newly acquired information or a skill occurs within the first 18–24 hours, if a student can remember the information after 24 hours, there is a higher likelihood that it is now in long-term storage. If a student cannot remember the information after that period, it is most likely not permanently stored and will not be retained.