Memory Summary
There are three stages of memory. Encoding, storage, and retrieval. Encoding can be done in three ways: visual, sound, and the meaning of something. It refers to the process of transforming information into a form that can be entered and retained by the memory system. Encoding allows information that is from the outside world to reach our senses in the forms of chemical and physical stimuli. For example, to memorize the definition of a key term that appears on a textbook page, you would visually encode the patterns of lines and dots on the page as meaningful words that could be retained by your memory. Storage has to deal with how long information is retained, where it’s stored and how much can be retained. It’s the process of retaining information in memory so that it can be used at a later time. Retrieval involves recovering the stored information so that we are consciously aware of it. Although, some retrieval attempts may be effortless due to the type of information being retained. It’s getting the information out. It also has to deal with STM and LTM. STM is stored and retrieved sequentially. LTM is stored and retrieved by association. Understanding how your memory works can help you learn by knowing which type of learning makes the things you have learned stick in your mind. Once you know this you can continue learning the way you feel helps you remember it. Psychologist have come up with thirteen steps in order to enhance your memory to retain more