The definition of Memory is the ability to encode, store, retain and subsequently recall information in the human brain. It can be thought of in general terms, as the use of past experience to affect or influence current behavior (Mastin, 2010). The Memory is the part in the human brain that assist in remembering past experiences, previous learned facts, habits and skills. Etymologically it comes from the Latin memoria, meaning remembering. Memory is comparable to but distinct from learning which is the process by which we acquire knowledge of the world (Mastin,2010). For example, as students when one is exposed to new concepts for a class by studying and honestly watching many youtube videos, on the topic, but during a test one may
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Storing information is about retaining the information, so it can be recalled later when needed. This depends on two types of memory which are Short-Term Memory and Long-Term Memory. The Short Term Memory it is known as primary or active memory because it only lasts only up to thirty seconds. Most adults can store five to nine items in this type of memory. An example of short term memory would be when we are able to remember the license plate of a vehicle when driving by. They are several methods we can utilize when storing information in Short Term Memory. We could use Chunking this is grouping items in meaningful sequences or clusters (Kalat,2014). Consolidate is when information from Short-Term Memory is moved to long-term …show more content…
Amnesia, which is the loss of memory, they are two types of amnesia. Retrograde amnesia which the is difficulty in retrieving old memories and Anterograde amnesia is the difficulty to learn new information. When damage to the prefrontal cortex occurs which can result from stroke or head trauma or Korsakiff’s syndrome which is caused by a prolonged deficiency of vitamin B (Kalat,2010).
A common memory impairment is Alzheimer Disease, this conditions generally occurs in people of advanced age, this conditions is characterized by increasingly memory loss. Personally have experience with this disease, this is a painful illness, watching day by day how a loved one loses his memory. At least here in the United States, they have an exceptional care for patients that suffer from this illness, but in third word countries, this is much worse because they don’t receive the needed
Storing information is about retaining the information, so it can be recalled later when needed. This depends on two types of memory which are Short-Term Memory and Long-Term Memory. The Short Term Memory it is known as primary or active memory because it only lasts only up to thirty seconds. Most adults can store five to nine items in this type of memory. An example of short term memory would be when we are able to remember the license plate of a vehicle when driving by. They are several methods we can utilize when storing information in Short Term Memory. We could use Chunking this is grouping items in meaningful sequences or clusters (Kalat,2014). Consolidate is when information from Short-Term Memory is moved to long-term …show more content…
Amnesia, which is the loss of memory, they are two types of amnesia. Retrograde amnesia which the is difficulty in retrieving old memories and Anterograde amnesia is the difficulty to learn new information. When damage to the prefrontal cortex occurs which can result from stroke or head trauma or Korsakiff’s syndrome which is caused by a prolonged deficiency of vitamin B (Kalat,2010).
A common memory impairment is Alzheimer Disease, this conditions generally occurs in people of advanced age, this conditions is characterized by increasingly memory loss. Personally have experience with this disease, this is a painful illness, watching day by day how a loved one loses his memory. At least here in the United States, they have an exceptional care for patients that suffer from this illness, but in third word countries, this is much worse because they don’t receive the needed