Short Term Memory

Memory is complex, but there are three different types that psychologists have clearly defined. Learn the difference between sensory, short-term and long-term memory, and how to best remember important information.

Brain research shows that short term memory loss in old age is profoundly influenced by exercise -- or lack thereof.

From the prefrontal lobe to the hippocampus, short and long term memory can be affected by many parts of the brain.

This paper is an overview of research in the area of emotions and memory, specifically: neuroscience of emotional memories, cognitive psychology on emotion and memory, memories for trauma and other highly emotional experiences, and false memories.

Memory is behind everything we do from remembering information needed to passing an exam, to remembering a phone number or somebody's name, to remembering how to talk or even how to walk. Memory is the underlying factor behind everything we do.

Explains the distinction between "long term" and "short term" memory, why "short term" memory is a misnomer, and just how distinct the two types of memory are.

A college research paper, written in Spring 2004, as required by an experimental psychology course. Study discusses how well we can remember items in a list, as well as the frequency and distribution thereof.

This article offers practical advice for finding the cause and solutions of short-term memory problems.

Short term memory problems can be difficult to deal with.

A brief look at memory in the elderly and how memory changes with age. Suggestions for memory improvement in the elderly are offered.

The causes of short term memory loss are explored along with suggestions on how to treat it.

In order to begin this investigation, it is first helpful to consider the basic context of flashbulb memories and how these types of memories are defined and conceptualized.

If you're a teacher, there are multiple methods for improving short term memory in your students.

Short term memory exercises can improve your life, and they're easier thank you might think...

The fact is that unless we make an effort at short term memory improvement, our short term memory will continue to falter.

Poem about the effects of memory loss with age...

A study of memory and how it can be improved.

The paper describes the structure of short-term memory and the different ways that have been proposed to improve short term memory.

A quick look at how the mind creates and stores memories.

Long-term memory contains several subcategories within it that function from different parts of the brain, and have different functions in themselves. These subcategories are also a great way to breakdown memory in order to better understand it.

In 1953 an anonymous patient by the name of HM underwent one of the most drastic and educational surgeries that neuroscientists and psychologists had ever seen.

Affective memory is defined as any memory you as a human being can call upon when approaching a character to manufacture controlled emotional reactions to specific events and circumstances.

A love once fresh, I adored so much, "still" remains like a brand new touch. You'd think time would erase all these memories, it's strong, alive, an image...only I can see. Recollections return along with Winter's...

Psychological influences in the use of strategic advertising.

Maintaining a good memory is great for the health and will allow a person to appear sharper in their everyday lifestyle.

A flash fiction story about a young boy with short term memory loss, a sarcastic slant but also one that is self-aware and real.

The ability to critically observe one's own professional practice in a constructive way is an important and rewarding part of being an effective teacher. Emphasis here is on two words: critical and constructive (and, that surprises us exactly how? :D).

What is behind our actions?