An Introduction to Memory

Memory in simple terms is defined as the ability of an individual to store information in his brain and recollect it at a later period. Retention is defined as the process of holding information in the brain. The information a person chooses to remember or retain ranges from simple day to day facts like the date, day of the week, names, numbers etc., to complex data like events, incidents, images etc,. memory is a very crucial part of a person's personality, specifically to his learning process.