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by Cyndi Ninja on November 28th, 2007
As for long term memory the possibilities are endless. But there are three types of memory the brain uses, long term, short term and working.
Working is the go-between of long and short term. It is held that the working memory can hold 5 pieces (+ or - 2) of information at one time. Once the working memory has reached capacity, either the information is transferred to long term memory or it is discarded.
How much of the human brain is used?
by Answerbag Staff on March 11th, 2010
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As you age, what goes first your short term or long term memory?
by angel1000 on October 13th, 2011
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Which of these is less likely...a superficial thinker morphing into a profoundly thoughtful thinker or the reverse? Why?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 4th, 2011
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How long does it take for a human brain to decompose?
by GothicRavenGoddess on December 5th, 2011
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Do you always use your brain?
by XT on December 7th, 2011
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