Working memory

real and what is stored in our memory. False memories are memories for events which never actually occurred. These false memories can come from different sources and take on different forms. “Often times false memories come from our natural impulse to integrate several pieces of information into a single, coherent memory, and we misremember what individual pieces were learned apart from the whole” (Radvansky, 2011, p. 254). In the articles, Correcting false memories: Errors must be noticed…

The Influence of Sleep on Memory and Its Components Sleep is one of the most important functions that any human or animal can perform on a daily basis. While sleeping, our bodies may be at rest, but our mind is still actively processing all of the events and information that we encoded into our minds in our time spent being awake. Without sleep, the body cannot function, physically or mentally, as it would if we were to be properly rested. The amount of rest an individual receives can…

Consolidation of memory; the process of maintaining information in your LTM is strongly influenced by the role of sleep (Potkin and Bunney, 2012). “Declarative memory or explicit memory, emphasizes the representation and organization of factual knowledge (Reed, 2013).” Declarative memory plays a key role in an adolescent’s school performance and the process of consecutive social functioning. This study explores the effect of normal sleep on auditory declarative memory in adolescents ages 10-14.…

MEMORY TRAINING 2 Running Head: MEMORY TRAINING 1 Memory Training in Older Adults Name PSY307 A02 Adulthood and Aging Argosy University Abstract This paper discusses normal memory loss due to aging as compared to memory loss due to dementia. It summarizes Cavallini, Pagnin, and Vecchi's 2003 study of improved memory function in older adults through mnemonics and strategic training. This paper then explores a design for a study to enhance memory through visual mnemonics and…

There has been much research on the dynamic nature of working memory (Baddeley 2000; Repovs & Baddeley 2006). The concept of working memory was first introduced in a paper by Baddeley & Hitch (1974). Following on from this, Baddeley (1986, 1990, 1992) proposed that the main neural network that forms working memory includes the phonological loop, the visuospatial sketch pad and the central executive. From his research, Baddeley concluded that, under certain conditions, subjects are able to carry…

Enriching Encoding Encoding is paying attention to something to remember information through forming memory codes. Enriching encoding is the different ways people adapt to help in forming memory codes. Ways such as Elaboration, which means to connect the new information to our existing schemas. For example, when I read about phobias, I get reminded of my fear of dogs and dentist. Ways also like Visual Imagery where our brains create a mental picture of the word. For example, when people are…

is visible amongst dyslexics is a deficient verbal short term working memory. Studies have shown that short term memory ability is important as it is a predictor of oral and written language development in children (Ramus, Marshall, Rosen & Vanderlely, 2013; Majerus & Cowan, 2016). This entail that a deficit verbal short-term memory will impair and further increase difficulties carrying out academic task. A deficit verbal working memory can can contribute to difficulties in applying the…

successful with a case in court. In Chapter 6, the concepts of memory and forgetting were examined. Memory is “the process of encoding, storage, and retrieval of information” (Wood, Wood, & Boyd, 2014. p. 179). Our memories are processed by the Three Memory Systems, which were suggested by Shiffrin and Atkinson. The Three Memory Systems consists of sensory memory (temporary storage), short-term memory (less than 30 seconds), and long-term memory (from minutes to lifetime storage). Often the…

Memory and Brain Mechanisms The human brain is an incredible organ that keeps the heart pumping and allows a person to kick a ball. The brain is important to allow a person to read, to solve problems, and to connect with other people. Memory is an essential function of the brain for a person to live, learn, and interact with others. Working memory and long-term memory, how memories are formed and maintained, and memory problems are all a part of the brain’s everyday functions. Working memory…

Memory is an area of cognition that is thought to both be affected by, and be an integral part of the substance abuse cycle. Whereas addiction was once believed to be attributed to a lack of willpower, or flaws of character, much of the current understanding realizes it is a complex interplay between individual genetic, biological, developmental, and environmental characteristics (Koob & Volkow, 2009). The overreaching scope of this paper is to examine the connections between addiction and…