Tag: memory
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Memory Consolidation and Hippocampus
We have three types of memories: Sensory Memory Short term Memory Long term Memory. CONSOLIDATION Long term memory stores in our brain from days to years and this process is referred to as consolidation. In simple language, Consolidation means gathering something and in terms of psychology Consolidation means gathering the data or the information. With…
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Brain Surgery and Memory Loss (Case Study of H.M.)
Case Study of H.M. (Henry Molaison) Mind:- The most studied mind in the History of Mankind is Henry Molaison’s Mind. His case is all about brain surgery and memory loss. Because of an accident during childhood, H.M. got an internal brain injury. Because of this injury, he was suffering from Epilepsy attacks. His condition became serious…
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Memory And Brain (Neuropsychological Basis of Learning And Memory)
Memory Memory is the ability to take the information and store it in the brain and then recall it when required. Without memory, we can’t learn anything. Memory is broken into three stages: – Brain Brain is the body organ which is situated in the skull. The brain is responsible for various mental processes, control…
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Learning & Memory
LEARNING AND MEMORY: – Learning and Memory are closely related concepts. Learning is acquiring the new knowledge, skill, values and behavior while Memory is the expression of what we have already acquired. Learning and Memory both depend on each other. For Example: -We are learning a new language by studying it, but we are speaking…
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DOMAINS OF COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
There are 12 basic domains on which the various cognitive theories and techniques are based as per modern world. Cognitive Neuroscience: – Cognitive is the study of mind and Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. Psychologists try to find the connection between the human mind and the nervous system. Psychologists seeking an explanation…
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COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered how people think about any information?? If Yes Let me tell you it is all based on Cognitive Psychology. Cognitive Psychology is related to our internal mental process. It is termed as a “Study of Mind”. It includes attention, thinking, perception, learning, knowledge representation, remembering, decision…