Benchmark Assignment: Memory & Brain Mechanisms
1) Theoretically, how is working memory similar to and different from long-term memory?
2) How are memories formed in the brain (using neural circuitry), and how are they maintained?
3) When is it adaptive to remember, and in what ways may it be adaptive to forget?
4) 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.
5) How can knowledge of the brain and memory systems be used to help individuals suffering from memory problems (e.g., poor memory, amnesia, PTSD)?
6) Compare the role age and environment play in how memories are formed and maintained.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.