Memory
Definition of Memory: The definition of memory is the power of the brain to recall past experiences or information
Origin of the word ”memory” : Middle English memorie, from Anglo- French memoire, memorie, from Latin memoria, from memor mindful; akin to Old English gemimor well- known, Greek mermēra care.
Factors of memory : Learning
Factors of memory : Learning Retention
Factors of memory : Learning Retention Reproduction/Recall
Recognition Factors of memory : Learning Retention Reproduction / Recall Recognition
Localisation of Space & Time Factors of memory : Learning Retention Reproduction / Recall Recognition Localisation of Space & Time
Factors of memory : Learning Retention Reproduction / Recall Recognition Localisation of Space & Time
The Laws of Association: The Laws of Association explain how we learn and remember things. The philosopher Aristotle came up with the three basic Laws of Association: a) law of contiguity, b) law of similarity, and c) law of contrast.
The Law of Contiguity : The Law of Contiguity states that we associate things that occur close to each other in time or space. For example, if we think of thunder, we immediately think of lightning, since the two often occur one after the other.
The Law of Similarity : The Law of Similarity states that when two things are very similar to each other, the thought of one will often trigger the thought of the other. For example, when we think of coffee, we often think of tea as well. .
The Law of Contrast : The Law of Contrast states that the thought of something is likely to trigger the thought of its direct opposite. For example, when we hear the word "hot", we often think of the word "cold“. .
These three basic laws were later revised and expanded by other associationists, but the Laws of Association can be considered as the seeds from which we can trace the beginnings of Psychology. .
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