personal memory

Personal memory refers to the ability we have to store, retain, and recall information and experiences from our own lives. It involves processes like encoding (taking in information), storage (keeping it in the brain), and retrieval (accessing it when needed). Personal memory shapes our identity and influences our decisions, relationships, and sense of self. It can include memories of events, facts, emotions, and skills, and is influenced by factors such as attention, significance, and repetition. Essentially, personal memory is the mental record of our individual experiences that persist over time and can be accessed when we need to remember.