Memory Systems Theory

Memory Systems Theory suggests that our brain organizes different types of memory into specialized systems to efficiently process and store information. For example, sensory memory captures immediate stimuli, short-term (working) memory temporarily holds information for current tasks, and long-term memory stores knowledge over extended periods. Each system operates differently, with unique processes and functions. This theory helps explain how we learn, remember, and forget, highlighting the brain's versatile and compartmentalized approach to managing our experiences and skills.