Learning & memory
Learning and memory are closely related concepts. Learning is the acquisition of skill or knowledge, while memory is the expression of what you’ve acquired. Another difference is the speed with which the two things happen. If you acquire the new skill or knowledge slowly and laboriously, that’s learning. If acquisition occurs instantly, that’s making a memory.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
What You Can Do
- Testing makes perfect, finds memory retrieval research
- Enhance your memory
If you have mild memory loss, there are strategies you can use to adapt and overcome the challenge.
Getting Help
News
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Human memory linked to brain cell turnover
August 28, 2010, Psych Central
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Digital devices may deprive the brain of needed downtime
August 24, 2010, The New York Times
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Memory researchers explain latest findings on improving the mind, stopping memory loss
August 13, 2010
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Sorting when early memory loss signals big threat
August 10, 2010, Associated Press
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'Study music' in background may still mess with memory
August 7, 2010, USA Today
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Are we adapting to technology or losing focus?
August 3, 2010, USA Today
Monitor on Psychology Articles
- Snails on meth have better memories
September 2010
- Social awareness + emotional skills = successful kids
April 2010
- Another tool for special ed
April 2010
- Engaging the millennial learner
March 2010
- Tool talk
March 2010