Memory Handbook

Leslie Stamp

What is Memory?• The power of the brain

to remember things • There are three basic

processes: • 1. Acquisiton- This is

when we get information into the memory system. The information is acquired, so that at a later time it can be recalled later.

What is Memory cont. • 2. Storage • This is where we

maintain the information over time. • Storage includes working

memory and long-term memory. • An example would be

remembering your 1st grade teachers name. You stored this information for a later time.

What is Memory cont.

• 3. Retrieval • This is the process of finding

the information stored, and using it. • Recall- retrieving the

information without any help• Recognition- Help receiving

the information with clues.

How to Improve Memory 1. Getting an appropriate amount of sleep- Being

sleep deprived does not allow your brain to work at full potential. Your creativity and critical thinking skills are not working at best.

2. Keeping yourself healthy with exercise will improve your memory in a great way. Physical activity increases the amount of oxygen you get to your brain which reduces risk of memory loss.

3. Laughing keeps your brain healthy; it engages multiple regions in the brain and is good for creativity.

Improving Memory Cont.

4. Eating healthy meals and having a good healthy diet will improve your memory. Healthy foods are good for your brain, and of course your body which will lead to better memory and body functioning.

5. Staying organized can help with your memory. It’s a long term process that could help with your future memory. For example if your always organized it will help you remember where everything is which will help memory.

Short Term Memory• Store current sensory info• Rehearse new info

Working Memory• Why we can rehearse only a limited amount of data at a time• Faster we can rehearse the more we can store

Long Term Memory • Recalling information that we learned a long time ago• Activation: How long since we used info• Strength: How well we practice the info

Effortful Processing

• Learning and storing are two main concepts as well as attention and effort. • There are many things that we can remember

without any hassle, however, there are many things that we also need to learn, practice, and rehearse. • The techniques we use to remember certain

things are bettering our effort processing. • Helps form memories by the use of our brains

trying to remember things.

Rehearsal • This is the repetition of information to keep it in

consciousness or for storage. • This is useful for memory because with repetition your

memory can increase significantly.• Store or use information• “Rehearse” the information to learn better

Study Techniques

1. Active studying such as making notecards to help you 2. Re writing notes 3. Use a study group 4. Role Playing your notes- easier way to remember things5. Discussing with peers or a teacher to better your

understanding

Works Cited

• "Effortful Processing." Defined. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2013.

• "Elaborative Rehearsal." Defined. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2013.

• "Memory Encoding, Storage Retention and Retrieval." Memory Encoding, Storage Retention

and Retrieval. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2013. • "What Is Memory? - The Human Memory." What Is

Memory? - The Human Memory. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2013.