Mälufraktsioneerumine

Mälufraktsioneerumine refers to the process by which memories are not stored as a single, cohesive unit, but rather are fragmented into different components. These components can include sensory details like sights and sounds, emotional states, and contextual information such as location and time. This fragmentation is thought to be a fundamental aspect of how the brain encodes and retrieves information.

During memory formation, different neural pathways are activated to process various aspects of an experience. These activated pathways then contribute to the creation of distinct memory traces. When a memory is recalled, the brain must then reassemble these fragmented pieces. The accuracy and completeness of this reassembly can vary, leading to potential distortions or gaps in memory recall. Factors such as the strength of the original memory traces, interference from other memories, and the state of the individual at the time of recall can all influence how well these fragments are pieced back together. This concept is important in understanding phenomena like eyewitness testimony accuracy and the nature of post-traumatic stress.