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Types of Memory
Episodic Memory in Humans and Rodents
April 15, 2020
Perhaps you’ve had the experience of mentally traveling back in time to an event after it is brought up in a conversation, such as a wedding day or a funeral.…
Procedural Memory in Rodents and Humans
March 19, 2020
Procedural memory is a part of everyday life. It’s a cognitive process that enables us to carry out complex behaviors without even noticing. Just thinking…
Long Term Memory
December 5, 2019
Why is it that we are able to recall a childhood birthday that occurred years ago, but we fail to remember what we had for lunch last Tuesday? Why is it that…
Short Term Memory
October 18, 2019
There are hardly any tasks that can be completed without using short term memory. Indeed, as you are reading this sentence, you are using your short term…
Spatial Memory in Rodents and Humans
September 13, 2019
Introduction In order to effectively navigate through the world, forage for food, avoid danger, and seek shelter, all animals rely on the crucial brain…
Working Memory
July 8, 2019
I’m sure most of us are familiar with reading a telephone number only to forget a few of the numbers when punching it in the phone, or burning the toast while…
Emotional Memory in Humans & Mice
July 8, 2019
Introduction Memory and emotion are two of the faculties central to human psychology and human life and are closely intertwined. From this interaction, we can…
