Memory and Human Behavior

Memory acquisition involves different areas of the cortex, depending on the type of information presented. Our ability to remember events and how to perform tasks affects our ability to work, interact with others, and understand the world around us. To complete this discussion, answer the following question about memory’s contribution to how we perceive the world:

• Assume you are building an electronic learning and memory system for a robot—is there anything that you would change from the human design? Why or why not?