Overview
Learning and memory are interconnected processes that play a crucial role in how we acquire and retain knowledge. Learning involves various methods and theories that help individuals understand new information, while memory is the mechanism that allows us to store and recall that information later. ...
Key Terms
Example: Remembering a friend's birthday.
Example: Learning to play a musical instrument.
Example: Remembering a phone number long enough to dial it.
Example: Recalling your first day of school.
Example: Turning a spoken word into a written note.
Example: Recalling a fact during a test.
Related Topics
Cognitive Psychology
The study of mental processes including how people think, learn, and remember.
intermediateNeuroscience of Learning
Explores the brain mechanisms underlying learning and memory.
advancedEducational Psychology
Focuses on how psychological principles can be applied to education.
intermediateKey Concepts
Types of MemoryMemory ProcessesLearning TheoriesCognitive Load