memory types

Foremost to any skillful work such as the development of web sites or writing of reports is the memory process we all possess.

Your memory has two main parts a n active component working with active thoughts foremost in your mind and longer term storage for facts events and learned skills. There are five (5) types focused on here

1. procedural skill based

These include mental and physical skills acquired over time, such as swimming, riding a bike, writing reports, or using a using computer keys. much of this comes "naturally without conscious selection for application.

2. working short term

Temporary in nature this is our routine recollection involving selection of meal items, what to say and so on.

3. episodic personal event

Recollection of special life events such as anniversaries, birthdays and holidays. You can associate family and friends with these bringing pleasant or unpleasant recollections.

4 semantic fact based

Based on general knowledge learned in life that is usually categorized such as; What is the capitol of the United States?; or math tables.

5. Long term large storage

a large amount of the events in your life plus all the things largely not in ready access. this large store of knowledge is what consists of long term. Because it's such a large amount of storage to access, you should keep your brain active and alert. This is a primary concern for Alzheimer's and other age related conditions

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