Processes of Memory
Students will explore how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved in the human brain. They will evaluate different types of encoding and the factors that affect memory retention.
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Students will explore how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved in the human brain. They will evaluate different types of encoding and the factors that affect memory retention.
Key Questions
- How do we encode information?
- What is the difference between storage and retrieval?
- Why do we forget things?
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