Stress and Memory

There are many types and degrees of stress

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Once a memory has been encoded, it can be remembered, or retrieved, later.

What does "retrieve" mean?

• to change someting

• to delete something

• to find and bring back something

In the first two stages of memory process, moderate stress can actually ....

• prevent experiences from entering your memory.

• help experiences enter your memory.

Helpful is the stress that is related to the memory task (e.g. time pressure), but having, for example, a friend scare you will not help your memory at all.

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Moderate stress is not harmful. The same goes with extreme and chronic stress.

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A little stress can hep you memorize an experience but, it doesn't help you when you want to remember it.

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• False

To fight stress, avoid new conditions. Prepare in conditions similar to the stressful environment (sit on desk, time limits).

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• False

Regular exercise is not a useful tool against stress.

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• False

Next time you find your mind going blank at a critical moment (test), try to...

• take a few deep breaths

• eat a piece of chocolate

• think of a happy memory