Memory Reflection

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“Memories may be beautiful and yet, what 's too painful to remember we simply choose to forget, so it 's the laughter that we will remember (Bergman, Bergman, McClusky, & Hamlisch; 1981). This song from a Star is Born is an example of an acoustic short term memory converted into a long term episodic memory. Memories can elicit joy or pain. For example, memories of a loving grandmother create joy bringing forth a smile; whereas, memories of a narcissistic sociopathic parent can usher in pain. Both are episodic memories; however, in regards to the latter, many memories associated with this type of abuse could be repressed or even labeled as dissociative amnesia. Fortunately, this thread will focus on the educational significance of memory functions.
I have discovered that my study skills and memory has changed over the years. During my youth I did have a vivid photographic memory (eidetic imagery); presently, I can see the contents of a picture or of a page in a book, it is just not as clear as it once was. I keep up on current events (semantic memory); to illustrate, events such as the jihadist terror attack in Paris and Brussels being flashbulb memories. When it comes to study most of us probably need to hone our …show more content…

As with any data, a code must exist otherwise it cannot be downloaded or uploaded at a later date; additionally, sensory signals (cues) are needed to perform the google search successfully whether it be a human (brain) or man-made computer. When the brain attempts to retrieve a memory that has already been stored, (a) the retrieval may be intentional when we purposely try to remember something (e.g., exam materials) or (b) unintentional when it is triggered by a stimulus that matches something pertaining to the memory (e.g., confessions of an egg hater, p. 177). Understanding this helps with recall; thus, is imperative to good study

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