How are memories processed?

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Jesse_J

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on: Jul 16, 2013

Psychology homework question help. Also, what are some psychological recomendations for improving memory?

Yolanda

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2013

There are many theories as too how memories are processed.
You should research into the terms, Episodic Memory, Working Memory, Long-Term Memory, Short-Term Memory.

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