The traditional model of memory proposes that different types of long term memory are processed in separate brain modules.

In the fields of American history and American studies, there is a concept called a "usable past.” (The term was coined by literary critic and historian Van Wyck Brooks in the early 20 th century.) ...

A study from the University of East Anglia is helping scientists better understand how our brains remember past events—and how those memories can change over time. Listening to music when you are over ...

Adaptive memory refers to the evolved capacity of human memory systems to preferentially encode and retain information that is pertinent to survival. This phenomenon, known as survival processing, has ...

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In the realm of memories, "where" holds special importance. Where did I leave my keys? Where did I eat dinner last night? Where did I first meet that friend? Recalling locations is necessary for daily ...