Memory Formation

Memory formation involves the brain encoding, storing, and retrieving information. When you experience something, your brain processes it and converts it into a temporary form called short-term memory. If the experience is important, it gets consolidated into long-term memory through learning and repetition. This process involves changes in neural connections called synapses, strengthening the communication between neurons. Over time, these strengthened pathways make it easier to recall the memory. Essentially, memory formation is your brain’s way of maintaining a record of experiences by modifying its neural network to store and access information efficiently.