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S4E25 Understanding Memory: Strengths, Failures, and Resilience

S4E25 Understanding Memory: Strengths, Failures, and Resilience

Update: 2025-02-11
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We explore the fascinating complexities of memory, discussing how it functions, the different types, and the factors affecting recall. Listeners gain insights into the fragility of memory, including false memories, the nature of repressed memories, and the impact of memory disorders like dementia. 
• The distinctions between long-term and short-term memory 
• The influence of sensory input on memory recall 
• The phenomenon and implications of false memories 
• Understanding repressed memories and their controversies 
• Exploring memory disorders like dementia and their emotional toll 
• Practical tips for enhancing memory retention

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S4E25 Understanding Memory: Strengths, Failures, and Resilience

S4E25 Understanding Memory: Strengths, Failures, and Resilience

Peter Economou, Ph.D. and Nikki Rubin, Psy.D.