Here’s a knowledge organizer I’ve created of the most essential concepts for memory in an introductory psychology course. These knowledge organizers are designed to help you identify the most important factual knowledge you need to have in order to engage … Read More
Biology of Memory: The Hippocampus
In this video I introduce the biology of memory and the role of the hippocampus on long-term memory formation. I discuss several cases of severe memory loss including patients H.M. and E.P., who suffered anterograde amnesia and cannot form new … Read More
Memory Resources
On this page you’ll find a number of resources for understanding the key concepts of memory, including types of memory, memory failures, mnemonics, and more. If I’ve missed a good resource, please share it in the comments section! General Resources Memory … Read More
Brenda Milner reflects on H.M.
Article from the New York Times interviewing Brenda Milner on her classic work with amnesic patient H.M.