Some researchers suggest these are not distinct types of memory, but rather stages of memory. In this view, memory begins in sensory memory, transitions to short-term memory, and then may move to long ...

Distinct examples of memory mistakes are more newsworthy to us than examples of accuracy, but every so often we should acknowledge our remembering. In fact, one reason mistakes are remembered is that ...

In this Review, we outline evidence supporting the concept of evolving knowledge through a process of memory triage that first identifies which memories should go through sleep-dependent memory ...

“I have trouble remembering dates, like birthdays, anniversaries or appointments. I feel like I’m letting people down or missing out on things.” “I often forget where I put my keys, wallet, phone or ...

A person’s memory is a sea of images and other sensory impressions, facts and meanings, echoes of past feelings, and ingrained codes for how to behave—a diverse well of information. Naturally, there ...