QUESTION: 1. Why do we forget?

2. Chose two types of memory. Describe the type & provide an example of each type. 3. Based on his/her experience, do you agree on the statement below? why? "The two types of memory that come to mind, right off the bat are short term and long term memory. Short term memory is being able to retrieve memory from a recent time. Long term memory is being able to do so from a further back time. A personal example of short term memory is remembering that I had Chinese food for lunch earlier today. A personal example of long term memory is being 21 years old and still able to remember details from my birthday party when I was 5 years old: I got hit in the eye on accident, and it ruined my day haha." 4. Are you in agree with the following statement given his/her experience? why? "The two types of memory that come to mind, right off the bat are short term and long term memory. Short term memory is being able to retrieve memory from a recent time. Long term memory is being able to do so from a further back time. A personal example of short term memory is remembering that I had Chinese food for lunch earlier today. A personal example of long term memory is being 21 years old and still able to remember details from my birthday party when I was 5 years old: I got hit in the eye on accident, and it ruined my day haha."