Stress messes with your memory because it floods your brain with a chemical called cortisol. When you're nervous or stressed, this chemical can block the parts of your brain that help you remember things, like trying to find your keys when you're late for school! It's like having a loud radio on in your brain while you're trying to listen to a teacher talking.
Examples
- You forget your friend's birthday because you were worried about a test.
- You lose your train of thought during a presentation when someone interrupts you.
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- What is memory?
- What is Gorichenco et al. (2017)?
- What Is the Difference Between Memory and Recall?
- What is the science behind déjà vu?
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