I am not sure since I have been doing some research, and turned up little data. However, anecdotally my interest comes from being unable to recall much of my childhood from before I went off ADHD meds at the age of 9-ish (about 3 years). I am only 25 & have heard of others having similar experiences--but there is not much study on the issue. Hopefully we can find out more.
Basically, be cautious with psyche meds. They can in many cases be quite harmful, but make a really positive impact on some people's lives. Just track how you or your child/friend/etc are doing & don't let yourself get carried away by a drug-happy psychiatrist . Good luck
Answer: No. It should definetly not cause memory loss. It should actually help you focus and concentrate, and lengthens your attention span.
yes
It can cause confusion in the short term. But it would not cause long term memory loss, unless there was some type of brain damage.
The conversion of short term memory to long term memory is called memory consolidation.
Short term memory is where you store stuff that you won't need for a very long time. Long term is the opposite.
Yes, a 6-year-old can have short-term memory. Short-term memory refers to the ability to hold and recall information for a short period of time, which is a cognitive skill that develops as children grow. It is normal for 6-year-olds to have varying levels of short-term memory capacity.
No
Memory loss can be caused by many things including head trauma, dementia, medications, malnutrition and sleep deprivation. The effects can be short-term or long-term.
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Short term memories are transferred to long term memory through a process called consolidation, which involves strengthening the connections between neurons in the brain. This process is thought to involve the hippocampus and other regions of the brain working together to encode and store the information in a more permanent way. Repeated activation of the memory over time can also contribute to its consolidation into long term memory.
Yes and a long term memory too.
Short-term memory is important for temporarily holding and manipulating information for immediate tasks, such as following instructions, solving problems, or engaging in conversation. It plays a crucial role in cognitive functions like reasoning, learning, and decision-making. Strong short-term memory can enhance overall cognitive abilities and daily functioning.
sensory menory-->short-term memory--> long term memory
There are two types of memory. Long term and short term. Long term memory is when a person retains or learns something and it stays in the memory. Short term is a memory that doesn't stay very long, like the phone number and a person has to keep looking it up. Short term memory can be turned into long term if a person makes an effort to put it there with rote learning. Unknown to a lot of people the use of drugs effects both long and short term memory. Pot is particularly bad for memory.