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of Interest
Neuropsychology
and Behavioral Neuroscience: Memory
This page is part of a larger site designed for medical students who
are learning about the brain and all of its functions. Its approach resembles
that of a lecture and is very easy to follow although it is very text based
with very few graphics or diagrams.
Long-Term
Potentiation: What's Learning Got To Do With It?
Tracey Shors and Louis Matzel present their present an article on long-term
potentiation in which is operationally defined as 'a long-lasting increase
in synaptic efficacy which follows high-frequency stimulation of afferent
fibers'. Their introduction provides a comprehensive and current review
of the literature as it relates to the neural pathways of long term memory.
Procedural Schemas
If you are more interested about Episodic LTM this iste is for you. It discusses the role of procedural schemas in LTM and how it is used in novel situations to accomplish a goal.
Short and Long Term Procedural Learning and Memory
This site is geared towards undergraduate students like yourself. It provides a very good overview of LTM and its neural basis and it goes on to discuss how learning is possible.
BRAINY BITS-Long-Term Memory
The author of this site compares long term memory with a chemical reaction.
Memory
A model of memory consolidation is presented to the reader along with a general overview of the human memory system. This site also discusses short term memory and its relation to LTM.
Instant Replay - Building Long-term Memory
This article discusses the work of Princeton researchers who may have discovered the mechanism whereby information in short term memory is transcribed into LTM. The study outlined involves the use of genetically engineered mice who are put through a battery of tests.
The Difference Between Short-Term and Long-Term Memory
As the name implies, this site provides a general overview of the entire memory system. This site is well referenced and flows very logically.
Memory Diseases and disorders
A site by Britannica.com. This site focuses on damage to the brain resulting from alcoholism, electroshock therapy, and other treatments. This is an interesting site if you are interested in the implications of brain damage since it also provides links to many other related items.
Memory (psychology)
A site brought to you by Encarta.com. A very comprehensive historical trace is provided outlining the major milestones in memory research. This site is linked to the huge Encarta database and is very well organised.
Amnesia
This site provides several theories as to the cause of amnesia. Along the way it discusses several paradigms whereby memory research is conducted.
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