The Brain Retrieves Memories In Reverse, Study Finds (S)

When we try to recall something, we reach for the 'gist' of it first and then try to fill in the details. → Enjoying these psych studies? Support PsyBlog for just $4 per month (includes ad-free experience and more articles). → Explore PsyBlog's ebooks, all written by Dr Jeremy Dean: NEW: Accept Yourself: How to feel a profound sense of warmth and self-compassion The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything Activate: How To Find Joy Again By Changing What You Do

https://www.spring.org.uk/2019/01/brain-retrieves-memories-reverse.php

Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 15, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Memory subscribers-only Source Type: blogs