Understanding our memory
By Cindy Sexton
EDI 600 Psychological Foundation of Education
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
March 17, 2009
Funny how the mind works! I thought I forgot someone’s name because I just didn’t like them! I love how you keep us involved and interested with each class. I really loved the lesson on Chinese. It’s not everyday we get a chance to be exposed to a new culture and new language. Because of this class, I feel that we as a group are at a slight advantage than others in regards to memory and brain function. Not many people would know that your sensory register is only a copy machine and only holds information for up to three seconds.
Before this chapter, I didn’t know that a person’s short term memory held about seven bits of unrelated information. Knowing this information is not only vital as a student, but it also helps for memorization in everyday life. Now, we know the tricks and methods on retaining important information. With repetition, there is nothing we can’t remember. We can also consciously decide what we deem important enough for long term memory or be o.k. with forgetting.
I’m amazed at how much our little brains can do. To know that there is no limit to the information it can store is astonishing. I feel at peace now knowing that it won’t explode from an excess of information.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
March 17, 2009
Funny how the mind works! I thought I forgot someone’s name because I just didn’t like them! I love how you keep us involved and interested with each class. I really loved the lesson on Chinese. It’s not everyday we get a chance to be exposed to a new culture and new language. Because of this class, I feel that we as a group are at a slight advantage than others in regards to memory and brain function. Not many people would know that your sensory register is only a copy machine and only holds information for up to three seconds.
Before this chapter, I didn’t know that a person’s short term memory held about seven bits of unrelated information. Knowing this information is not only vital as a student, but it also helps for memorization in everyday life. Now, we know the tricks and methods on retaining important information. With repetition, there is nothing we can’t remember. We can also consciously decide what we deem important enough for long term memory or be o.k. with forgetting.
I’m amazed at how much our little brains can do. To know that there is no limit to the information it can store is astonishing. I feel at peace now knowing that it won’t explode from an excess of information.
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