Psychology TopicsLearning & memory
Learning and memory are closely related concepts. Learning is the acquisition of skill or knowledge, while memory is the expression of what you’ve acquired. Another difference is the speed with which the two things happen. If you acquire the new skill or knowledge slowly and laboriously, that’s learning. If acquisition occurs instantly, that’s making a memory.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
What You Can Do
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How the brain stores trivial memories, just in case
January 21, 2015, The New York Times
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Naps may be good for a baby's learning
January 12, 2015, The New York Times
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Imagination and reality look different in the brain
December 26, 2014, Fox News
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Fast food may lead to lower school results for US kids
December 22, 2014, Fox News
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Why painful memories linger
December 11, 2014, Fox News
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Improving learning
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Teachers' aids
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Snails on meth have better memories
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