We’ve all experienced that moment of panic when we realize we’ve forgotten something essential, like our keys or wallet, just as we’re about to leave the house. It’s a universal experience, and according to a recent study, it’s completely normal.
Two psychologists, Megan Sumeracki and Althea Need Kaminske, delve into the intricacies of memory in their latest work, The Psychology of Memory, challenging common misconceptions and shedding light on the complexities of how we store and retrieve information.
In their book, Sumeracki and Kaminske highlight the disparity between popular media portrayals of memory, which often depict extraordinary abilities like a photographic memory or savant-like recall, and the reality of how memory functions for most people.
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