Homework: Memory & Brain Mechanism
The goal of this is to understand how the brain and memory processes are intertwined and how certain techniques can improve these processes. In 1,000 to 1,250 words, discuss how memories are formed and maintained in the brain through the actions of neural circuitry. Use at least four scholarly resources to address the following questions:
i. Theoretically, how is working memory similar to and different from long-term memory?
ii. How are memories formed in the brain (using neural circuitry), and how are they maintained?
iii. When is it adaptive to remember, and in what ways may it be adaptive to forget?
iv. Given what we know about brain mechanisms in memory, are our memories accurate? Explain your answer using information on how memories are stored in the brain.
v. How can knowledge of the brain and memory systems be used to help individuals suffering from memory problems (e.g., poor memory, amnesia, PTSD)?
vi. Compare the role age and environment play in how memories are formed and maintained.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.