EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MEMORY

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Memory
Memory refers to the processes that are used to
acquire, store, retain, and later retrieve
information. 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
misremember things.
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How Brain Functions ?

• There are several factors responsible which are
  as follows
• Memory Process
• Encoding It is the method to convert knowledge
  into useful format in order to build new
  thoughts.
• Storage After the data has been successfully
  encoded, it should be saved in brain for
  subsequent use which is called as Storage.
• Retrieval It allows us to bring stored memories
  into conscious awareness.
• Type of Memory
• Sensory Memory It is the earliest age of memory
  where information is stored for a very brief
  period.
• Short Term Memory Also known as active memory,
  It contains the information we are currently
  aware of or thinking about. It keeps information
  for approximately 20 to 30 seconds.
• Long Term Memory It is the process of storing
  information indefinitely. Some of the knowledge
  is quite easy to recollect while other are
  considerably more challenging. It appears to have
  nearly limitless capacity.

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What is Forgetting?

• It refers to loss of information from long term me
  mory. There are mainly 4 types of factors
  responsible which are as follows
• Failure to keep These are the memories which are
  not stored properly in the long-term memory
  called as failure to store or keep memories.
• Failure to Retrieve Retrieval Failure is where t
  he information is in long term memory but cannot
  be accessed.
• Forgotten for a purpose We may purposefully
  forget memories at times. This is especially true
  when recalling traumatic or distressing events
  or experiences.
• Interference The information which has been rest
  ricted or interrupted while attempting to store
  is called interference.
• 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 dont interfere with your
  ability to study, lead a normal life, or build
  healthy relationships.

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Rehersal Buffer
Successfully Coded For Storage in LTM
Long Term Memory (LTM)
Short Term Memory
Selective Attention
Sensory Memory
Incoming Information
If Not Attended - Forgotton
Process of Storing Information or Creating a
Memory
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Tips to make Memory Stronger

• No matter how great your memory is, there are
  probably a few things you can do to make it even
  better.
• Jot it down. The act of writing with a pen and
  paper helps implant the memory into your
  brainand can also serve as a reminder or
  reference later.
• Attach meaning to it. You can remember something
  more easily if you attach meaning to it. For
  instance, if you associate a person, you just
  meet with someone you already know, you may be
  able to remember their name easier.
• Repeat it. Repetition helps the memory become
  encoded beyond your short-term memory.
• Group it. Information that is categorized becomes
  easier to remember and recall. For example,
  consider the following group of words Desk,
  apple, bookshelf, red, plum, table, green,
  pineapple, purple, chair, peach, yellow. Spend a
  few seconds reading them, then look away and try
  to recall and list these words.
• 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) have been
  proven to help boost memory.
• 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 and errors.

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