• Explain The Difference Between Encoding Storage And Retrieval

Memory is the ability to recall something after it has happened. There are three stages that are gone through to make a memory: the encoding, storage, and retrieval. The encoding is the initial learning or experience of an event. Storage is just the holding of information until the retrieval which is when you access the information. If there is a mishap between these stages, then the memory will be loss. These stages are vital to the making of a memory, and help filter the important information from the unnecessary information.
There are certain types of memory depending on the length of time between when the event happens and when you recall it and if the memory seems important or not. The different categories are sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Sensory memory is encoded and forgotten within a second, short-term memory is usually encoded and forgotten within a minute, and long-term memory is usually encoded and never forgotten. Memory is important because it makes going through life easier because we are able to learn and adapt from our past decisions. It allows a person to learn a skill set, such as tying your shoes, and be able to recall this for the rest of their lives; this type of memory is known as procedural memory. Memory can be improved by training which can help when recalling things like …show more content…
They should study and head straight to bed because there is a greater chance of them remembering the information after they sleep. They will not have any distractions or encoding failure; this will ensure that they will retain the information fully. Sleep also allows the body to reset, and the mind to process everything that happened that day. The information that they just studied will be fresh in your mind, therefore, it should not get confused with the other information that is in their head. Sleep allows a person to consolidate the information, and keep it from getting