seminal works on memory

Seminal works on memory, like those by Hermann Ebbinghaus, introduced the idea that memory involves processes like encoding, storage, and retrieval. Ebbinghaus’s experiments showed how information fades over time (the forgetting curve) and highlighted the importance of rehearsal. Other key contributions, such as those by Atkinson and Shiffrin, proposed a multi-store model, distinguishing short-term and long-term memory. These foundational studies helped us understand that memory isn’t just a single thing but a complex system influenced by factors like repetition, meaning, and how information is organized. Together, they shaped modern approaches to understanding how humans remember and forget.