how are memories formed Flashcards
1
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how can new experiences form memories
A
Experiencing something new can cause it to enter short-term memory and be retained in long-term memory.
2
Q
when is it easy to form new memories
A
when information is familiar, distinctive, and easy to understand.
3
Q
when is it hard to form new memories
A
when information is unfamiliar, not distinct and hard to understand.
4
Q
how can one form a new memory
A
to link the memory to what is already known.
Repetition can help with forming new memories in long-term memory.
Retrieving things from memory after a delay also helps.
