Long-term memory (LTM) is memory that can last as little as a few days or as long as decades. It differs structurally and functionally from working memory or short-term memory, which ostensibly stores items for only around 18 seconds (Peterson and Peterson, 1959) (Nelson, 2005)

our perceptions of the world, and influences what information in the environment we attend to. LTM provides the framework to which we attach new knowledge, and its properties have important implications for instructional design(Easton).

Long Term Memory Short Term Memory

What you remember more than a few minutes ago.

Keep something in mind for a very short amount of time.

Lasts for a few days to decades

Lasts for about 10 seconds.

Recognition

Recall

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Cross ward Puzzles

Card Games

Puzzles

Brain Teasers

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Nelson, Aaron P., Ph.D. Achieving Optimal Memory (2005)