Science of Memory
What is sensory memory?
Memory of things we hear, see, smell, taste, touch
What does memory create?
Self Identity
How many seconds are letter memories stored?
9 seconds
What is repetitive thinking?
where a person can only think about a distressing memory
What is translation?
Encoding informantion into the brain
What emotions do bad memories create?
sadness, fear, anger (either one is correct)
How many seconds are number memories stored?
7 seconds
What’s the best thing to do to help yourself if you’re struggling?
Ask for help
What is the temporal lobe in charge of?
Personality, morals, emotions, and decision making
What can cause memory loss?
High amount of emotions
Who has better memory, lefthanded people or right handed people?
Left handed people
How should you stop surpressing?
Talk about it
Where does memory formation happen
Hippocampus
A daily function inhibited by negative memories?
Decision making
How many pieces of information can be held in short term memory?
7
What is writing your feelings or emotions down in a journal
Journaling
What are the 3 basic types of memory?
Short term, long term, and sensory memory
One mental health disorder that can come from negative memories?
PTSD
What is always being created?
Brain cells
What should you do if the healthy tips aren’t working
Talk to a trusted adult or therapist