Unraveling the Neuroscience of Memory.

A new book co-authored by Elizabeth A. Kensinger and Andrew E. Budson, M.D. explores the science behind memory and memory loss, including why forgetting is a crucial property of memory, as well as strategies that help people remember better. The book explains how memory influences our behavior without our awareness, underscoring the fact that what and how we remember influences everything from our social relationships to the decisions we make on a daily basis. The authors offer evidence-based lessons and strategies readers can use to improve their memory, including ways to control what you remember and what you forget, ways to distinguish between a true and false memory, and effective methods to study for an exam.