Memory and the amnesia: Terms and definitions

Authors

  • Ανδρέας Παπανικολάου University of Texas
  • Παναγιώτης Σίμος University of Crete

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26248/eleutherna.v1i0.174

Keywords:

brain mechanism, agnosia, aphasia, retrieval, consolidation

Abstract

A distinction may be drawn between (mnemonic phenomena) and memory functions. The latter may be conceived as sets of procedures necessary to generate the former. In this chapter we briefly overview basic concepts related to (a) the constituent operations involved in memory function (encoding, consolidation, retrieval), (b) the types of phenomena generated by memory functions (episodes, facts and information, symbols and conventions), and ( c) additional cognitive operations that accompany many memory functions (attention, executive functions). Finally, the most common neurological and psychological conditions associated with disruptions of memory (amnesias) are described.

Author Biographies

Ανδρέας Παπανικολάου, University of Texas

Andreas Papanikolaou
Professor Department of Neurosurgery, Health Science Center-Houston, University of Texas

Παναγιώτης Σίμος, University of Crete

Panagiotis Simos
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Crete

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Published

2018-02-15

How to Cite

Παπανικολάου Α., & Σίμος Π. (2018). Memory and the amnesia: Terms and definitions. ELEUTHERNA, 1, 199–222. https://doi.org/10.26248/eleutherna.v1i0.174

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Vol. 1 (2004): ΤΟΜΟΣ ΠΡΩΤΟΣ / VOLUME Ι

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