PSY270H1 Chapter : Short Term Memory Theories
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Memory is the process of retaining, retrieving and using information about stimuli, events, ideas and skills after the information is no longer present. It is an integrated system that works together (although some parts are more important or specialized for certain types). If any of these three steps do not work properly, the entire memory system may not function. It has often been compared to a computer but memory actually has a limited capacity, space, time and resources. It is a sort of time traveling machine. Memory is also important for many reasons that we take for granted; such as recognizing objects, people, places, faces, and the like. Take for example people that lose their memory, there are individuals who have damaged temporal lobe (which is important for forming new memories) and can"t remember anything past 1 or 2 minutes. Memory is crucial for everything that we do; like remembering an unfamiliar number temporarily (short term memory).
