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How we remember, why we forget | Anthony Wagner

From Our Neurons to Yours

CHAPTER

The Impact of Multitasking on Memory Formation and Recall

This chapter delves into the intricate workings of memory, focusing on the role of multitasking and the hippocampus in forming and retrieving memories. It discusses how the hippocampus collaborates with other brain regions, particularly the cortex, and the frontal and parietal lobes in processing and storing episodic memories. The interaction between these networks influences what we remember and how we retrieve information, highlighting the complexity of memory formation and recall.

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