PSYC 305 Consolidation.pptx

Question  Do you know which brain structure is important for the formation of long-term memories? 04/30/2024 1 Answer Hippocampus 04/30/2024 2  Initially memory storage in LTM relies in the hippocampus.  Over time, memories are stored elsewhere in the cortical areas of the brain, allowing for mor...

Question  Do you know which brain structure is important for the formation of long-term memories? 04/30/2024 1 Answer Hippocampus 04/30/2024 2  Initially memory storage in LTM relies in the hippocampus.  Over time, memories are stored elsewhere in the cortical areas of the brain, allowing for more permanent storage. 04/30/2024 3 Consolidation A neuro-process of transforming memory representations into a state in which they are less resistant to disruption. Strengthening memories. 04/30/2024 4 Consolidation  Note that memories continue to strengthen after they have been formed, and that they thus become more resilient to forgetting over time (Brown & Lewandowsky, nd) 04/30/2024 5