It is called long-term potentiation.
Information Processing Theory divides memory into three stores--two temporal stores(sensory and short term) and one long term.Sensory memory: stores information in its sensory form (be it audio, visual, etc) for a fraction of a second.Short term memory: can store a limited amount of unrehearsed memory for 20 seconds.Long term memory: can store an unlimited amount of information over a long period of timeThe process goes as followed:input - > sensory memorywith attention, information from the sensory memory is transfered into short term memory (which last for 20 seconds)if you want to maintain information in short term memory you would rehearse (the process of repeating the information verbally/mentally?) the informationinformation is then stored into the long term memory
The process you are referring to is called consolidation. It involves the strengthening of newly acquired information and its transformation into a stable and long-lasting memory trace. This process helps make the memory resistant to interference and decay over time.
After information has been encoded in working memory, it moves into long-term memory for storage. Long-term memory has a relatively infinite capacity and can store information for extended periods of time.
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The three stages are sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
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.
The three main levels of memory are sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Sensory memory holds sensory information for a very brief period, short-term memory stores information for a short time without rehearsal, and long-term memory has a more permanent storage capacity for information.
Long-term memory can be further subdivided into recent memory, which involves new learning, and remote memory, which involves old information.
A variety of memory tests can be utilized to assess an individual's ability to attend to information, utilize short-term memory, and store and retrieve information from long-term memory.
The part of the memory unit used for storing information for a long period is known as long-term memory. This type of memory can retain information for extended durations, ranging from days to a lifetime, and includes both explicit memories (such as facts and events) and implicit memories (such as skills and tasks). Long-term memory is distinct from short-term memory, which holds information temporarily. It is essential for learning and retaining knowledge over time.