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Short-Term Memory

TL;DR


The amount of information that can be stored in short-term memory can vary.

Modern research suggests that we can store between four and six pieces of information in short-term memory, depending on the complexity of each piece.



As we focus on a subject, we fill up our short-term memory.


Eventually, our short-term memory reaches capacity.


If we force ourselves to continue focusing, old information is pushed out to make room for new information.


Taking a break instead will allow our brain to determine which pieces of information important and which are not.


The important information is encoded in long-term memory and the rest is forgotten.



TL;DR


Our short-term memory can only hold a few pieces of information at a time. To avoid frustration and increase recall, it's important to take frequent breaks while learning to allow information to be assimilated in to long-term memory.





Created by Keegan Good, 2021