Plurality of memory

Several common systems come into play as part of the mémoire.

Any stimulation is first captured by the sensory memory, i.e. via the visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory or gustatory memory. In the context of studies, it is the first three that are essentially involved.

The information is then transmitted to the short-term memory (or working memory), whose capacity is limited in terms of time and storage space. It is used for everyday tasks such as calculating, reading, writing and chatting.

The challenge for students is to store information in the long-term memory so that it is available for the long term. This process will depend very largely on the quality of the information storage and the frequency with which the material is replenished.

Although there are areas of the brain dedicated to the different senses, there is none where the memory is located. Memory has no anatomical location, it is everywhere.

Some people will be more visual, others more auditory. While it's more desirable to start with your mental presence, don't neglect the other channels: you'll multiply the chances of success. Use the different memories in such a way that they complement each other. When the time comes to recall, you'll have several ways of finding the information.