Despite centuries of scientific research, the inner workings of the brain remain somewhat of an unsolved mystery — especially the study of memory retention and the process of learning. But theories certainly exist as to how these complex processes work. The How Does the Brain Retain Information Infographic presents some of these ideas in a comprehensive way.

Would you like to know the types of memory? What are the characteristics and operations of short-term and long-term memory? What is working memory? I highly encourage you to read the Memory: Types, Facts, and Myths.

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