Overview
Memory formation is a complex process that involves encoding, storing, and retrieving information. Understanding how these processes work can help improve our ability to learn and retain information. Factors such as attention, context, and emotional state can significantly influence how memories are...
Key Terms
Example: When you study for a test, you encode the information into your memory.
Example: Memories of your childhood are stored in your long-term memory.
Example: Recalling a friend's name during a conversation is an act of retrieval.
Example: Learning a new language can enhance neuroplasticity.
Example: Remembering a phone number long enough to dial it is short-term memory.
Example: Your memories of high school are part of your long-term memory.
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Cognitive Psychology
The study of mental processes including how people think, learn, and remember.
intermediateLearning Theories
Explores different theories on how learning occurs and how it can be enhanced.
intermediateNeuroscience of Learning
Investigates the brain mechanisms underlying learning and memory.
advancedKey Concepts
EncodingStorageRetrievalNeuroplasticity