Memory, for each of us, is the most precious treasure in life. It carries our past, shapes our present, and guides our future. Memory is the cognitive process by which the brain encodes, stores and retrieves information about objective things. However, memories are not always accurate. It has the potential to be influenced by our perceptions, emotions, beliefs, and external environmental cues and inducements. How do we deal with memories that are distorted, distorted, or even tampered with?
In the book "Mnemonics", psychologist Ebbinghaus delves into the mysteries of memory, revealing how the human brain processes, stores, and retrieves information. At the same time, the book also mentions a disturbing phenomenon - the distortion of memory. This phenomenon can stem from our brains misinterpreting, misreading, or deliberately tampering with information. To prove this, some well-known experiments are mentioned in the book.
One of the famous experiments was on the measurement of the time difference between motor nerve signals and conscious signals. This experiment proves that memories can be distorted and tampered with. During the experiment, the subjects need to wear an instrument that measures EEG and motor nerve signals, sit in front of the computer, and they can press the mouse as they wish. With each mouse press, the stopwatch records the time, as do the brainwaves and neurodetectors. The experimental results show that after each click, the motor nerve signal is generated before the consciousness signal, reaching the finger and causing the finger to press the mouse, and at the same time, the brain wave generates consciousness. And the time difference between the front and back is exactly 03 to 06 seconds. This means that the subconscious mind of the person gives instructions and executes them before the conscious mind, but this process is something that we are not usually aware of.
What is more interesting, however, is that the consciousness is 03-0.It took 6 seconds to receive the signal, see the result, and give it a reason. That is, we always think that it is our own consciousness that manipulates everything, but in reality, it is just an illusion of our brain. Because the future 03-0.Everything in 6 seconds is actually decided by our subconscious.
In addition to the above experiments, another suggestive experiment on memory is also interesting. In this experiment, a primary test participant is shown a series of ** or stories and then asked to recall them. In the process of recalling, the test taker will give suggestive hints, such as incorrect answers or misleading questions. These prompts may cause errors in the participant's memory.
For example, if the test leader shows a ** with a red car and a person running, then ask the participant, "What is the person in * doing?" Participants may reply, "By car." However, if the main question asks, "What color is the car in *?" And imply that the participant's answer is red, but in fact the car in ** is blue, then the participant's answer may be wrong.
This error is due to the suggestiveness of memory, as the cues of the main test affect the participant's interpretation and recall of the memory. This experiment revealed that people are susceptible to external factors when recalling information, which can lead to distortion and falsification of memories.
Taken together, these experimental results suggest that memory is not a completely accurate process, but can be tampered with and distorted. The suggestiveness of memory can affect people's memory to a certain extent, causing them to remember the wrong information and ignore the correct information. This distortion of memory is due to the fact that people rely too much on external cues and cues and do not fully consider their own inner memory experience.
The formation of memories can be influenced by a variety of factors, including our perceptions, emotions, beliefs, etc., as well as the cues and inductions of the external environment. Therefore, we need to be more cautious about our memories and recognize the limitations of memories in order to better protect our decision-making capabilities.
When we dig deeper into the mechanism of memory, we will find that the distortion of memory is not an accidental mistake, but a self-preservation mechanism of the mind. Our brains, in order to protect us from painful memories, sometimes deliberately distort memories and give us a beautiful illusion of past experiences. However, this distorted memory can also cause us to lose our perception of reality, leading us to make bad decisions in real life.
This distortion of memories can have a negative impact on our lives. For example, it can lead to misunderstandings or prejudices about a certain person, affecting our judgment and decision-making. Or, it can lead to an inaccurate understanding of an event that can affect our actions and decisions. Therefore, we need to recognize the limitations of memory, and in order to cope with the distortion of memory, we can learn from some methods in "Mnemonics" and improve our memory through training.
Associative memory is a method of making it easier to remember by associating information that needs to be memorized with what is already known, forming meaningful connections. For example, we can associate the numbers that need to be memorized with familiar dates, names, places, etc., to form memory cues. This method can help us recall relevant memories through known information and improve the accuracy of our memories.
Image mnemonics is a method of storing information that needs to be memorized in the mind by converting it into images so that it can be recalled more easily. For example, we can associate words or numbers that need to be memorized with familiar images or scenes to form memory images. This method can help us transform abstract information into concrete images and deepen the impression of memory.
Repetition is a method of deepening the impression of memory and improving the accuracy of memory by repeating the information needed to memorize. For example, we can memorize words or formulas that need to be memorized over and over again so that we can recall them accurately when needed. This method can help us consolidate our memories and prevent forgetting.
Organizational memory is a method that makes it easier to remember by classifying, organizing, and organizing information that needs to be memorized so that it can be transformed into a meaningful whole. For example, we can organize words or concepts that need to be memorized into a certain theme or order to form a memory structure. This method can help us integrate fragmented information into a meaningful whole and improve the efficiency of memory.
Interval Xi is a method that deepens the impression of memory and prevents forgetting by repeating Xi after a certain period of time. For example, we can Xi new knowledge and Xi it at regular intervals to consolidate our memory. This method can help us consolidate our memories, prevent forgetting, and improve the persistence of memories.
By using methods such as association, visualization, repetition, and organization, we can enhance the persistence of memories and make them clearer and more accurate. At the same time, we can also learn how to look at problems from different perspectives to reduce the impact of situational effects and motivational misjudgments on our memory.
Overall, memory is an integral part of our lives, and it can give us both good memories and wrong perceptions and decisions. By gaining a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of memory formation, we can better understand the phenomenon of memory distortion and thus take effective measures to improve our memory and decision-making ability. Finally, I hope these fun memorization methods can help you be smarter, more confident, and happier in life!