Abstract: The article reviewed the new progress in the field of memory retrieval from three aspects: (1) the relation between memory encoding and retrieval processes, which is focused on automatic and controlled memory retrieval and the corresponding neural mechanisms; (2) retrieval-induced inhibition mechanisms, including directed forgetting, retrieval-practice paradigm and the application of negative priming paradigm to the research of memory retrieval; (3) the relation between working memory capacity and memory retrieval, which is primarily concerned about the role of working memory capacity in controlled memory retrieval and retrieval induced inhibition.

Key words: controlled memory retrieval, retrieval-induced inhibition, working memory.