College Level Psychology

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KEY TAKEAWAYS •

There are several types of memory that vary according to the length of time the data can be remembered.

The parts of the brain helpful in memory include the amygdala, hippocampus, cerebellum, and prefrontal cortex.

There are many different things that can affect a person’s memory so that things are ultimately forgotten.

Memory aids will help in remembering things that are considered too difficult to remember by themselves.

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