We believe that we are consistent in our beliefs, behaviours, options, attitudes, etc.
We tend to remember things that have more depth of mental processing.
Memory inhibition is the ability **NOT** to remember irrelevant information.
Absent mindedness is a mental state where people are not focused or might be forgetful.
Recollection of memory is better if we try to remember that information at specific intervals.
Memory error that can create slightly wrong or wildly inaccurate recollection that the person is very confident about.
We remember things better if our own mind makes it up rather than when we just read it.
We might not be able to recall information without memory aids/cues that we used at study.
Spaced repetition is learning technique for better recall using flash cards(or related digital tools) to test your memory at specific intervals to strengthen memory.
We remember things better if we are affected by the information.
We judge an experience based on what happens at either the peak(most intense part of the experience) or at the end of the event rather that the entire event.
Our memory can change and become less accurate based on information we get after the event.
There are times when we can't recall a word from memory - even though we think that we are close to remembering it.
We some times remember something that was forgotten - but we think that is an original thought that we made.