Memory Processes
The human capacity for memory is unknown, and the process for remembering is an invisible, and therefore, an unsubstantiated concept. A discussion regarding the concepts of short-term, working, and long-term memory precedes an explanation of the encoding and retrieval in the memory processes. An evaluation of the variables associated with encoding and retrieval provides an understanding of the results from an online self-administered memory test. Although online memory assessments provide an entertaining experience, the concept of memory and the factors influencing memory are too complex to depend on such assessments and individuals questioning their memory related abilities should seek the guidance of a health professional.
Memory
Psychology and neuroscience theorize that the human brain uses three different memory systems to function. Long-term, short-term, and working memory function in concert to form a complex system that facilitates sensory processing, problem solving, encoding, and retrieval. Information that finds its way to long-term memory references events from the distant past. Sort term memory holds recent events. The theoretical memory readily available and actively working to enable the individual as he strives to understand the complexity of a problem and the simplest solution is working memory.
Short-term Memory
Memory is not as simple as a room full of file cards or video clips that the individual can pull out as needed. It is a concept of how the mind works when humans process information and solve problems. However, there is a widely accepted theory that this functioning occurs specifically in the prefrontal cortex. This concept, expressed by Jacobsen (1936) began when he noted that short-term...
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Memory is an important and active system that receives information. Memory is made up of three different stages sensory memory, short term memory, and long term memory. According to the power point presentation, sensory memory refers to short storage of memory that allows an individual to process information as it occurs. Short term memory refers to memory that is only available for a limited time. It is information that is held for seconds or sometimes even minutes. Long term memory refers to memory that is stored for a long period of time and it has an unlimited capacity with the ability to hold as much information as possible. Retrieval is key and it allows individuals to have memories. Episodic memory refers to memory for events that we
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