myths about memoryMemory is important in everyday judgments and decision-making.  In some way or another, memory affects most aspects of our lives.  It is no surprise that there are many myths about memory.

Memory involves processing of information in different stages: sensory, short-term, and long-term.  However, the mechanics of memory are not my concern in this article.

Here, I’ll focus on a couple of popular myths about memory.  Donald Varakin, cognitive scientist, sheds light on these myths. So I posed the following question to Dr. Varakin…

Continue reading… »

Join the Conversation!

Before posting, please read our blog moderation guidelines.

Post a Comment:


(Required, will be published)

(Required, but will not be published)

(Optional)

« Blog Index

World of
Psychology

Recent Comments
  • Chris "Forever" Young: I agree, and was searching for my Authentic Self post-divorce, after retiring from Fighting...
  • Jennifer: Here’s a question for your list… What was your dream when you were a teen? What did you want to...
  • Zipped: I am being abused too- on a massive scale! I find myself doing it to others when I don’t mean to. I...
  • Zipped: Hi, I am glad that Im now able to identify what’s been happening in my life, I can totally relate with...
  • ed: My spouse is currently in hospital for the second time in just over twelve months she was diagnosed on her first...
Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter


Find a Therapist


Users Online: 8078
Join Us Now!