The Science of Memory

Arthur J. Kohn, Ph.D.Fulbright Professor or Cognitive Science

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Let’s Exploreyour Memory…

1. Memory is Constructive

Our brains often “invent” our memories in creative ways

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2. Memory limits can be expanded

The “carrying capacity” of memory can be significantly expanded if you

provide enriched content

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A type of car:A musician: A city:A sport:Type of candy:A state:A TV star;An item of clothing:A colorA kind of tree:A direction:A dinner food:An emotion:

How Much can you Remember?

3. Memory can be unlimited

New information needs to be wrapped within meaningful shells

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4. Memory is Emotional

The brain attaches both cognitive and emotional tags to information

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5. Memory is Malleable

We can determine how memories are shaped by controlling the context

of information

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6. Memory uses heuristics

Brains use shortcuts that we can use to improve memory

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7. Memory is Multi-Dimensional and Active

Rich and interactive experiences are more likely to be remembered

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7 Multi-Dimensional and Active

2 Expandable1 Constructive

3 Unlimited

4 Emotional

6 Uses heuristics

5 Malleable

Do you remember “A type of candy? _____

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Memory is…

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