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Google effect

Google Effect means that when you search something on Google, it affects your memory. It's like when you have something at the tip of your tongue but you can't remember it - when you search for it on Google, it helps you to remember it. The reason for this is that you rely on Google to remember things for you, so you don't have to remember it yourself. This is called the Google Effect.
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