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Memory refers to the processes used to acquire, store, retain, and later retrieve information. Learn more about how memories are formed and the different types.| Verywell Mind
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Short-term memory is the capacity to store a small amount of information in mind and keep it available for a short time. It is also called active memory.| Verywell Mind
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Long-term memory refers to the lasting storage of information in the brain. Learn about the duration, capacity, and types of long-term memory, and how it forms.| Verywell Mind
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The hippocampus is a part of the brain involved in emotions, learning, and memory. Learn more about what the hippocampus does and how it is affected by damage.| Verywell Mind