Theories of Memory and Identity

Theories of memory suggest our recall is shaped by processes like encoding, storage, and retrieval, influenced by factors such as attention and emotion. Different models, like the modal model, view memory as a system with short-term and long-term components. Theories of identity explore how we see ourselves over time, proposing that a continuous sense of self arises from consistent memories and experiences, or that identity can be fluid and constructed through social and psychological factors. Together, these theories examine how our memories form our understanding of who we are and how we maintain it across life's changes.