Memory formation and retention involve multiple processes that help us encode, store, and retrieve information. The hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped structure near the base of your brain, plays a key ...

Paragraph summaries appear to meet the demands of the information-processing theory of learning. This study investigated the effectiveness of reading only, regular note taking, and paragraph summaries ...

A new model is therefore required in which memory systems are distinguished based on the processing operations involved rather than by consciousness.

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer ...

Scientists harnessed a new method to precisely measure the amount of information the brain can store, and it could help advance our understanding of learning.

Targeted cognitive training increased auditory memory, processing speed and perception among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, according to data published in the Journal ...

Information-processing theory is used to examine the differences in planning processes given variable strategy content in the banking industry. Findings suggest that banks implementing different ...

Ever wondered why you "blank" during a test? Neural mechanisms help explain how stress impedes memory and learning functions.