C/PS/13. What is memory and memory strategies?

This paper begins with a short reference to the cognitive term of memory. It illustrates several theories related to memory following a chronological approach. The theories of Bartlett are mentioned but more recent approaches such as the work of Baddeley are also put down. The way information are stored to the brain through the short-term memory and long-term memory systems are what is mainly stated. The final part of this essay deals with memory and learning strategies. Methods through which learning and memory recalling can be improved are mentioned and implication related to education are put down (with some suggestions for teachers).