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2. Memory refers to the processes that are used to acquire, store, retain, and later retrieveinformation. Human memory involves the ability to both preserve and recover information we have learned or experienced. However, this is not a flawless process. Sometimes we forget or misrememberthings. Memory

3. There are several factors responsible which are as follows: • Memory Process: • Encoding:Itisthemethodtoconvertknowledgeintousefulformatinordertobuildnewthoughts. • Storage:Afterthedatahasbeensuccessfullyencoded,itshouldbesavedinbrainforsubsequent use which is calledas Storage. • Retrieval:Itallowsustobringstoredmemoriesintoconsciousawareness. • Type of Memory: • SensoryMemory:Itistheearliestageofmemorywhereinformationisstoredforaverybrief period. • ShortTermMemory:Alsoknownasactivememory,Itcontainstheinformationwearecurrently awareoforthinkingabout.Itkeepsinformationforapproximately20to30seconds. • LongTermMemory:Itistheprocessofstoringinformationindefinitely.Someoftheknowledgeis quite easy to recollect while other are considerably more challenging. It appears to have nearly limitlesscapacity. How Brain Functions?

4. Itreferstolossofinformationfromlongtermmemory.Therearemainly4typesoffactors responsible which areasfollows : • Failuretokeep:Thesearethememorieswhicharenotstoredproperlyinthelong-term memory called as failure to store or keepmemories. • FailuretoRetrieve:RetrievalFailureiswheretheinformationisinlongtermmemorybut cannot beaccessed. • Forgotten for a purpose : We may purposefully forget memories at times. This is especially true when recalling traumatic or distressing events orexperiences. • Interference:Theinformationwhichhasbeenrestrictedorinterruptedwhileattemptingto store is calledinterference. • What is Aging or Memory loss? • Memory loss as people become older is common. It should not prevent someone from leading a full and fruitful life. Memory changes are usually controllable and don’t interfere with your ability to study, lead a normal life, or build healthyrelationships. What isForgetting?

5. Rehersal Buffer Successfully Coded For Storage in LTM LongTerm Memory (LTM) Incoming Information Sensory Memory Selective Attention ShortTerm Memory If Not Attended -Forgotton Process of Storing Information or Creating aMemory

6. Nomatterhowgreatyourmemoryis,thereareprobablyafewthingsyoucandotomakeitevenbetter.Nomatterhowgreatyourmemoryis,thereareprobablyafewthingsyoucandotomakeitevenbetter. • Jot it down. The act of writing with a pen and paper helps implant the memory into yourbrain—and canalsoserveasareminderorreferencelater. • Attach meaning to it. You can remember something more easily if you attach meaning to it. For instance,ifyouassociateaperson,youjustmeetwithsomeoneyoualreadyknow,youmaybeableto remembertheirnameeasier. • Repeatit.Repetitionhelpsthememorybecomeencodedbeyondyourshort-termmemory. • Groupit.Informationthatiscategorizedbecomeseasiertorememberandrecall.Forexample,consider thefollowinggroupofwords:Desk,apple,bookshelf,red,plum,table,green,pineapple,purple,chair, peach,yellow.Spendafewsecondsreadingthem,thenlookawayandtrytorecallandlistthesewords. • In addition, keeping your brain healthy by exercising regularly, maintaining social connections, managing stress, and performing challenging activities (like doing crossword puzzles or playing an instrument)havebeenproventohelpboostmemory. • Human memory is a complex process that researchers are still trying to better understand. Our memories make us who we are, yet the process is not perfect. While we can remember an astonishing amount of information, we are also susceptible to mistakes anderrors. Tips to make MemoryStronger

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