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HUMAN MEMORY

is our ability to encode,store,retain and subsequently recall information and past experiences in the human brain. it is also the sum of what we remember and gives us the capability to learn and adapt from previous experiences as well as to build relationships. in recent years psychologists have attempted to develop theories of memory using computer as a model. what they do is relating the human brain functions with that of a computer. And it is from this where they came up with the information-processing model. Information follows certain stages such as; input,storage and retrieval TYPES OF MEMORY 1:SENSORY REGISTER It is the first stage of memory in which an exact image of each sensory experience is held until it can be processed. it holds information for our sensory organs for only an instant or less than a second. auditory visual and other sensorial information doesn't last longer.
 * INPUT:information enters the memory system through sensory receptors example;entering data/information in your computer or hearing a speech.
 * STORAGE:keeping information in the brain. it involves transfer of selected information into a more permanent memory storage example;saving information on a computer disk.
 * RETRIEVE:recall of information whenever is needed example;printing or correcting your assignment stored in a computer disk.

2:SHORT-TERM MEMORY the information stored in here are retained for only as long as 30 seconds. it is a working memory because the space in it is used when old memories are temporarily brought out of long term memory to be used or updated.

3:LONG-TERM MEMORY involves storage of information that is kept for a long time. it is the store house for information and has unlimited memory capacity. conclusively, memory or human memory is very important because it connects us with the world we are living with and also it helps us in learning. if the memory is destroyed it will be hard for someone to cope with the environment and the world.