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Aris Right There What are the objects in our brain that need to become "fire," called? - “Anytime we undergo an experience, neurons “fire,” or become activated with electrical signals (p.68). What are the two memories mentioned in the chapter called? - The two memories mentioned in the chapter are implicit and explicit memories (p.70). Think and Search What is the difference between our implicit and explicit memories? - Explicit memory refers to the conscious revival of past information or experiences whereas implicit memory refers to an unintentional or unconscious form of retrieval. Implicit memories can be retrieved by a single stimulus whereas explicit memories require multiple rounds of stimulation and response (pp. 70-71) When do implicit memories start forming? - Within the first 18 months of our lives, we encode only implicitly (p.72). Author and You Why do you think the author spoke more about a parent's point of view this chapter? - I think the author spoke about the parent’s view more in the chapter because they wanted to emphasize their perspective and provide guidance or better insight into how adults can better understand and support their children’s cognitive and emotional development. Why do you think our past memories affect our brains? - Our past memories impact our brains by influencing neural connections, shaping emotions, and affecting common cognitive processes. On My Own Have you been put into a situation where your past memories have affected how you react towards certain situations?
- Now that I am beginning to have to really ‘adult’ and do things on my own, I realize how I was treated as a child really affected my life. Something as simple as going into a grocery store by myself or having to pay for something with the money in my hand makes me extremely anxious because when I was just 6 years old, my sickly grandmother had me go into Walmart on my own for groceries. Not the same store my mom would take me to, but this was in a different state, and it even had an escalator going from the parking garage to the actual store, so 6-year-old me went wandering around this store terrified out of my mind. Even after I managed to get everything that was on the list she gave me, when I reached the checkout line the $20 she handed me that was “more than enough” turned out to be only half of my full purchase. I cried as she set half of the items to the side and took my $20, leaving me with just a few cents left, since then I have had extreme anxiety when I am alone in public and I also use a calculator on my phone to track how much my cart is worthwhile I’m shopping, even though I am in a position where I shouldn’t worry about it at all, it’s just a habit. What strategy do you think is better between the two for helping children integrate their memories? - While both would be great to implement into your child’s life to aid in integrating their memories, I personally would prefer ‘Replaying Memories’ since it allows for a more in-depth narrative around past experiences aside from just that given day. It can help aid in more long-term memory consolidation.
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