Don’t Forget: The Basics of Our Memory
Presenter:
Brain Facts
Time:
3:45
Summary
Why do we remember some things but not others? The answer relates to the process of how our brains encode, store, and retrieve memories. We are more likely to remember something based on how much attention we’re giving it, how engaged we are, and our level of investment in a particular experience. Input from our senses gets stored with memories, too — all contributing to how memorable something may be.
Transcript
Any of us can remember what it was like to ride a bike for the first time, but can't seem to remember why we entered a room or the name of a person you just met.
Why do we remember some things and not others?
The answer lies in our memory. Let's first understand how memories form. There are two types of memory: declarative memory is the memory for facts, datas and events, like remembering that time you fell during the school play. Non declarative memory, on the other hand, is memory that is stored and received without conscious effort, like knowing how to speak or riding a bike.