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How short-term memory works

Short-term memory can hold information for about 20 to 30 seconds, or even less. People can usually store between five and nine items in short-term memory, but recent research suggests about four ...
It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...
Memory formation involves complex processes within the brain. When you experience something, like placing your keys on a table, neurons in the brain activate in a specific pattern. The strength of ...
Memory can be broken down into multiple types, including long-term memory, short-term memory, explicit and implicit memory, and working memory. Memory is a process in your brain that enables you to ...