Long Term Memory

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 new study reveals that they microwaves emitted from cell phones cause long term memory loss in rats.

As with developing short term memory, there are plenty of excellent exercises for improving your long-term memory.

A study of memory and how it can be improved.

Scientists have managed to erase specific long term memories in mice, suggesting that the view of how the memory works may be flawed, and someday select memory modification could be possible.

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.

The information processing theory, much like Vygotsky's theory, but unlike Piaget's theory, does not revolve around stages that an individual progresses through, but rather the gradual building of knowledge.

Memory can be improved only by keeping your brain active. In turn the parts of the brain that are responsible for controlling memory work appropriately. This article will take the readers through the most important parts of the brain that control memory.

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Here are some tips to improve your memory to make studying for that test benefit you even more.

Studying must be done, but by using the spacing effect and retrieval cues, you can make it more effective by moving the information from short to long term memory.

I will show you how to retain the material that you study in an easier and (much) more fun way than just simply reading the text.

As a student and working professional, my memory and my ability to learn and retain large amounts of information are invaluable. I was intrigued to come across the Web site mindtools.com with its large variety of memory improving techniques.

Eyewitness accounts are commonly thought of as a simple "cased closed." However, while eyewitness accounts can help to contribute to a case, they aren't always as reliable as we assume.

Remember every number, name, date or fascinating fact you have ever heard or read. Here's the inside story on key areas and techniques:

Scientists are working to create a memory pill that could help those suffering from memory-loss.

Cognitive Psychologists concur that Human memory has three main components. This article will explain each one.