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transactive memory  

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  • Definition An important function of relationships is information sharing. People often look to their interpersonal and work relationships for needed information: the forgotten name of a common acquaintance, an opinion on possible investment strategies, or help with an unfamiliar task such as setting up a wireless network. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Transactive Memory]

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