Rumination on Memory and Emotion, Part 7: Repression and Psychogenic Amnesia
The repression of traumatic memories is a widely discussed concept in psychology; the idea that an event can be so shocking that the brain hides its memory deep in the unconscious, only for it to be later recovered through therapy.
Rumination on Memory and Emotion, Part 6: Flashbulb Memory and Mood Congruence
Several studies have shown that strong emotions help humans retain memories. But, does emotional significance aid in their accuracy or stability over time?
Rumination on Memory and Emotion, Part 5: Tunnel Memory
Generally speaking, emotion appears to improve memory for central information over peripheral information.
Rumination on Memory and Emotion, Part 4: Arousal Theory
What determines the importance of a memory, and therefore what is ultimately retained long-term?
Rumination on Memory and Emotion, Part 3: Limbic System
The limbic system is an intricate set of structures in the brain pivotal to our behavior and emotional responses.
Rumination on Memory and Emotion, Part 2: Physiology
Knowing that our memories are processed through the same parts of the brain as our emotions, we can see why memory and emotion are so closely linked, and it comes as no surprise that emotion has an influential role in memory.
Rumination on Memory and Emotion, Part 1: Types of Memory
This semester I completed my senior thesis about memory and emotion. Fascinated by the topic, I will be sharing what I learned through my research, in digestible blog-style posts with some slight alterations and additions to the original essay.
