Perhaps, memories are representations. The simplest representations follow same memory rules as the most-complex representations. Perhaps, long-term memory has association networks or pairs {association} {associative model of memory}.
contiguity
In networks, associations can have different distances. If two images are near in space or time {contiguity principle, association}, they associate. Closeness increases association strength. Items farther apart have weaker associative links. Recall involves one associative link.
strength
Pair associations have different strengths. More repetitions increase association strength. Association recency increases association strength.
recall
Recall involves associative links. Mind recalls by moving from starting point name, list concept, environmental stimulus, or spatial position to first item and then to succeeding items, by following associative links to goals {target, recall}.
Associative links have different known types {labeled link, memory}, such as identity, similarity, and opposition.
In network, memory representations and associations can have language-like structure {propositional model} {statement model}, with subject and predicate. Associative links can be syntactical relations, such as "agent", "action", and "direct object". Associative links can be semantic or cognitive.
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