ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Genetic memory (psychology)

Genetic memory is like a memory in your genes - it means that you can remember things without even learning them, because your parents and grandparents' experiences were passed down to you. For example, if your family used to live in a certain country, you might instinctively know the customs, language, and foods of that culture even if you've never been there before. This is called genetic memory!