Exploring Memory and the Importance of Skepticism

Misconceptions about memory are abundant, so Jessica Wynn is here to let us know which ones we're better off forgetting on this latest Skeptical Sunday!

• Our memories are more complex than just being videos that we can simply file away and retrieve at will.
• There are three main processes that characterize how memory works: encoding, storage, and recall.
• Forgetting is a feature, not a bug.
• Some memories are more easily recalled than others, and our memories can be manipulated by a variety of factors.
• While hotly debated, the concept of "repressed memories" doesn't seem to have the science to back it.
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