Why we forget and how to remember better : the science behind memory
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023].
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9780197607732, 019760773X
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xv, 428 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023].
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English
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9780197607732, 019760773X

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-408) and index.
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"One of us (Elizabeth) had the opportunity to conduct research with a gentleman named Henry Molaison (better known by his initials, H.M.1), who had the interior portion of his left and right temporal lobes (the part of your brain next to your temples) removed in 1953 because of epileptic seizures that were difficult to control. From a technical standpoint, the surgical procedures went fine. But, as he recovered, the doctors and researchers soon noticed something very troubling: he was unable to form any new memories. He could read, and talk, and if you were having a brief conversation with him, you would probably not notice anything amiss. But family members would visit and, although he knew who they were, he would have no memory of them coming. New doctors would introduce themselves and the next day (or even the next hour) he did not recall that he had met them. It was then that the doctors understood that, somehow, the removal of those parts of the temporal lobe caused him to become completely amnestic"--,Provided by publisher.
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"If memory is a simple thing, why does it often go awry? Why is forgetting so common? How can you be certain about something you remember and be wrong about it? Why is it so difficult to remember people's names? How can you study hard for an exam but not be able to recall the material on the test? In Why We Forget and How to Remember Better, Dr. Andrew Budson and Dr. Elizabeth Kensinger address these questions and more, using their years of experience to guide readers into better memory. This fascinating book covers everything you need to know about memory, from how it works, to what you can do to control and improve your memory, and how aging, mental and physical health, and lifestyle (including sleep, consumption of alcohol or drugs, nutrition, exercise, and more) can impact memory. Why We Forget and How to Remember Better uses the science of memory to empower you with the knowledge you need to remember better, whether you are a college student looking to ace your next exam, a business professional preparing a presentation, or a healthcare worker needing to memorize the 600+ muscles in the human body." --,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Budson, A. E., & Kensinger, E. A. (2023). Why we forget and how to remember better: the science behind memory . Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Budson, Andrew E. and Elizabeth A., Kensinger. 2023. Why We Forget and How to Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Budson, Andrew E. and Elizabeth A., Kensinger. Why We Forget and How to Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2023.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Budson, A. E. and Kensinger, E. A. (2023). Why we forget and how to remember better: the science behind memory. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Budson, Andrew E.,, and Elizabeth A. Kensinger. Why We Forget and How to Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory Oxford University Press, 2023.

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