Memory Review - Part 1

What are the three stages of memory?

• encoding, storage, forgetting
• input, processing, output
• encoding, storage, retrieval
• recognition, recall, relearning

What is one reason that neurodivergent brains have trouble recalling information?

• We struggle with long term memory

• We are too important to remember trivial information

• We can't remember what we don't understand

• We have deficits in hearing

What does working memory have to do with encoding information (3 answers)?

• Working memory is not necessary for encoding informaion

• Working memory has to hold on to information long enough to file it.

• The more working memory we have, the easier it is to encode information.

• Working memory helps us to compare information to what we already know and figure out where to file it.

What will happen to information our working memory is holding on to if we don't "file" it fast enough (3 answers)?

• New info keeps coming in and our working memory "drops" it.

• We forget.

• We don't learn the information.

• We will grow more working memory slots (or tentacles).

What stage of memory do ADHD brains struggle with the most?

• retrieval

• storage

• decoding

• encoding

What makes it easier for our working memory to encode information (2 answers)?

• Nothing really makes it easier.

• Take better notes

• Being familiar with the topic

• Having some background knowledge on the subject

What is another reason that neurodivergent brains struggle with memory?

• We can't remember what we don't remember to remember.

• We have not mastered object permanence.

• We are good at cued recall.

• We have issues with recall.

Which type of recall are ADHD brains not good at?

• serial recall

• long term recall

• cued recall

• free recall

Choose all the options that we can use in our "Toolbox" to help with remembering things (2 answers)?

• Use an "assistant"

• Buy stock in post it notes

• Make sure people have low expectations of you

• Lower the demand on your working memory

Identify 3 types of "assistants" that can help you to save our working memory slots for more important things (3 answers)?

• to-do lists

• journaling

• post it notes

• project management software