Michael Craik

Michael Craik was a Canadian psychologist renowned for his research on memory and cognition. He contributed significantly to understanding how people encode, store, and retrieve information, emphasizing the importance of meaningful processing for long-term memory. His work explored how factors like attention, depth of processing, and context influence learning and recall. Craik's insights helped shape theories on how our minds handle information, informing educational strategies and cognitive development. His research continues to influence cognitive psychology and our understanding of human memory systems.