Unit 1 Stages of Memory Copyright 2016 by

Unit 1: Stages of Memory Copyright © 2016 by Masterpiece Living, LLC All rights reserved. No part of this program may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of Masterpiece Living, LLC, except where permitted by law. For information address: 11410 N. Jog Road, Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Buzz!

Unit 1 Objectives • Explore aging and memory beliefs. • Identify the three stages of memory. • Provide ways to exercise your mind.

Remembering & Forgetting

Which do you believe? “Aging equals memory loss and there is nothing we can do about it. ” OR “Aging includes some changes in memory and, with extra effort, we can enhance our memory. ”

3 Stages of Memory

Registering • Attitude • Interest • Attention • Organization

Brain Boosters! Name Generation Anagrams

Retaining • Short-Term Memory – Forgotten in 30 seconds unless rehearsed – Easily disrupted with limited capacity – Not the ability to encode memories of recently experienced events • Long-Term Memory

Retaining • Short-Term Memory • Long-Term Memory – Declarative – Procedural

Retrieving • Recall – Searching for specific information – Reproducing the information Vermont flag • Recognition – Selecting what you already know from the information presented – “Tip of the tongue phenomenon” (the inability to retrieve something you know)

Retrieving • Recall – Searching for specific information – Reproducing the information • Recognition – Selecting what you already know from the information presented – “Tip of the tongue phenomenon” (the inability to retrieve something you know)

Retrieving – Let’s Recall! The Three Rs of Remembering: Registering Attitude Interest Attention Organization Retaining LTM STM Retrieving Recall Recognition Rehearsal

Let’s Review with Dr. Rob!

Brain Boosters! State Retrieval Activity Letter Symbol Activity

“Brainwork” • • Learn to play a musical instrument Play Scrabble® Make new friends Start a new hobby Learn a foreign language Volunteer Stay informed about world events Take classes

Course 2 Preview: Success in Memory • Difficulty in registering/retrieving • Strategies to make memory process easier • Testing it out

Customizable slide for organization • Organization logo here