Memory

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Abstract

Memories play a vital role in an individual's life. They allow us to escape from reality and move back in time to revive past experiences and learning. Human brain is the most intelligent processing unit existing on the planet. It first-rate memories according to desired needs and importance. Memories are divided into three forms, (1) Sensory Memory, (2) Short-term Memory and (3) Long-Term Memory. Sensory Memory (SM) is considered as the initial state of memory, where information is received and entertained for faction of a second (Grossheinrich, N. et al. 2003). Short-term Memory is relatively extensive, which allows individual to retain information for few minutes (Chen, T. et al. 2012). Whereas, Long-term Memory is quite permanent, but requires revision of information to maintain its permanency (Ruchkin, D. 2003). A person can store Long-term memories for years. In a humanist society, with our memory nothing can be possible. To structure the arrangement of an individual's life, a health memory model is essential.

Table of Content

Introduction to Memory1

The Model of Memory2

Sensory Memory Unit2

The Phenomenon of Iconic Memory3

The Phenomenon of Echoic Memory4

Short-Term Memory4

Duration and Capacity of Short-Term Memory5

Long-Term Memory5

How Permanent is Long-Term Memory6

Different Forms of Long-Term Memory7

Explicit Memory7

Implicit Memory7

Conclusion7

References9

Memory

Introduction to Memory

The existence of memory plays a vital role in the life of any human being. The charm of memory is that it retains information, which is principally no longer available in our lives, however, by means of memory human bring can go reverse in time and recall the lost stimuli, metaphors, actions or thoughts. It works as a “time machine” for human beings and other living creatures (Goldstein, E. B. 2011). Memory can be defined as a progression, which involves the preserving, retrieving and using of information to generate desired emotional or physical deeds. The power of memory can lead a human being go anywhere in time; from the innocent moments of childhood's first love to the very recent glance of beautiful scenery, just passed from the train's windowpane. Memory also helps us planning our future, all the way through what we have learned in the past, and skills that we have obtained with the passage of time.

Memory can also be defined as a collection of various systems. However, there is no pre-set system defined, and has no universal agreement upon the model of the memory (James, S. et al. 2001). Unlike electronic memory, which can be increased through installing more capable memory drives, human memory is considered as limited (James, S. et al. 2001) . Since it is impossible for human to store all the data and information, which its senses perceive. In the case of smell and taste, it is quite possible that a human can store data associated with it since a human being does not use these senses as frequently as sight and touch. It is impractical for human memory to record all imagery seen over the period of life.

Human memory stores information in bits and pieces. It is unfeasible for human remembrance to put in information that ...