Week 8 - Memory
Hello, welcome back to my blog! During week eight we had the visit of a special guest, I believe her name was Professor Marce, she talked to us about short and term memory from the point of view of a psychology expert, we also made a fun activity in which we had to make a timeline of our lives.
What is memory?
Memory,
in the context of cognitive psychology and neuroscience, refers to the mental
processes involved in encoding, storing, and retrieving information. It is the
ability of the brain to retain and recall past experiences, knowledge, skills,
and perceptions. Memory is a crucial aspect of cognition as it enables
individuals to learn, adapt, and navigate through the world.
Memory
can be categorized into several types based on various factors such as duration
of retention, nature of information, and mode of processing. The most common
classification includes:
Sensory
Memory: This is the brief storage of sensory information (e.g., visual,
auditory, tactile) that lasts only for a fraction of a second to a few seconds.
Sensory memory allows individuals to retain information long enough for initial
processing.
Short-term
Memory (STM): Also known as working memory, STM is where information is
temporarily stored and manipulated for immediate tasks. It has a limited
capacity and duration, typically holding around 5-9 items for about 20-30
seconds without rehearsal.
Long-term
Memory (LTM): LTM is the relatively permanent storage of information that can
be recalled days, months, or even years after encoding. It has a vast capacity
and can store various types of information, including facts, skills,
experiences, and associations.
Memory
formation involves several processes, including encoding (processing and
storing information), storage (retaining information over time), and retrieval
(accessing stored information when needed). These processes can be influenced
by various factors such as attention, rehearsal, emotional significance, and
consolidation (the process of stabilizing and strengthening memories over
time).
Overall,
memory plays a fundamental role in human cognition, shaping our understanding
of the world, influencing decision-making, and facilitating learning and
adaptation.
Question
for classmates:
What
strategies do you find most effective for improving memory retention and
recall, especially when studying for exams or learning new information?
Thank
you for reading, hope you have an amazing day!
References:
Terry, W. S. (1999). Learning and Memory: principles, processes, and procedures (5th ed.).
Cambridge Dictionary. (2024). https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/memory
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