Involuntary memory: features and development

Human memory is so multifaceted that it is difficult to tell about it in a nutshell. Human intelligence differs from other inhabitants of the Earth in that it is endowed with very powerful properties. First of all, they are provided with memory. Without it, we cannot learn and think logically. There is voluntary and involuntary memory. The latter must be discussed separately.

When there is no regulation of a certain program, then such a process is called involuntary memory. Just memorization in the human brain occurs involuntarily, that is, the individual does not make efforts to memorize.

Voluntary and involuntary memory are revealed by the nature of the participation of the will of the individual in the memorization process. They differ. Involuntary memory is a process that occurs "by itself", namely, the individual does not set a goal to remember information and does not take an active part in this stage. Sometimes, in order to turn on involuntary memory, you need to turn on emotions. If we are talking about arbitrary memory, then here the basis of separation is a conscious process, which involves the application of efforts to memorization. In psychology, it is generally accepted that a person's memory moves forward thanks to the improvement of the means of memorization. A trained intellect is mastering the ways of memorizing.

As a result of numerous studies, a whole structured series of memory development. For example, such areas as the age of a person, her dependence on activity, her degree of mastery of memorization methods, the quality of the material that needs to be memorized, motivation, etc. were identified. And if memory is developed, then involuntary memorization cannot be considered weaker, in contrast to voluntary. The former is even superior to the latter in most cases.

Involuntary memory is the result of an action and a simultaneous condition for taking practical action. We do not even suspect what process is taking place in our minds when we say about an event like this: “it was remembered by itself”. Nevertheless, this process has a strict pattern.

Research has shown that the productivity of involuntary memorization depends on the content of the main goal of the activity. The material for assimilation can take different places in the activity, therefore it also has different meanings. As a result, he is endowed with a different orientation. It requires activity when you need to achieve a result. This means that if there is active mental work, then the material is remembered well.

However, material can also be deleted from memory. This process is provoked by the impossibility of updating information. It is also associated with motivation that contributes to its removal. Usually, inappropriate information is removed from memory. For example, if you have been hurt, then your psyche will turn on protection so as not to be injured even more from the damage caused. This will drive out negative memories.

But this does not mean that it will be completely lost. It's just that with such a loss, unconscious processes are at work. For knowledge to reappear in memory, the individual needs to understand incomprehensible motives. It is they who stimulate the removal of unpleasant moments.

Freud argued that travelers on the same cruise would describe their journey in completely different ways. And all this will happen because each person has their own sensations and perceptions, and the motives for memorization are also individual.

And all this is due to the fact that the content of our memory strongly interacts with perception. For example, the events that have taken place can be hard-hitting, horrible moments can be combined with them. And, nevertheless, it is not just the negative side that can be forgotten, but the one associated with the negative.

The famous psychologist Z. Freud found a concrete example of this. In his writings, he tells how he promised to buy a box as a gift to his close friend. The store in which the item was on sale stood next to the house where his enemy lived. So, Freud forgot the place where the store is. And this is the most colorful example of how the associative connection affects the forgetting of troubles.

A person intending to perform an action and realizing that he is obliged to embody the intended action will strive for this, despite the passage of some time. However, the same individual may change his mind about doing something. This will happen as a result of awareness of future actions, and then the question arises: "Is it necessary to do this?" After which the desire will begin to fade from memory. And this will happen when feelings collide - of duty and internal denial of forthcoming activities.

If we talk about memory in general, then we can say that this is a cognitive process that includes remembering, forgetting and even dreaming. Sometimes we observe the facts of involuntary memorization when the movement associated with something abruptly breaks off. For example, the lights are suddenly turned off or all data on the computer is closed. However, we involuntarily remember information that was read or written before the shutdown.When the gadget turns on again, then we can determine at what point the process was interrupted.

The needs of any individual subsequently cause certain actions. If the desires remain, then the activity will be carried to the end. When this happens, the individual no longer feels the urge to take any action. The situation is discharging. For example, a person wanted to drink a glass of water. This desire prompts him to go to the kitchen and carry out his plans. Suddenly, a bell rings, and the person is forced to interrupt their actions for a short time. After talking on the phone, he will go to the kitchen, pour water into a glass and drink.

In this process, involuntary memory will be directly involved. Despite the sudden call, the tendency to take action was maintained. This means that the action, until it is performed, will remain in the memory of the individual. So, we can say that need stress affects a person's memory. The content of involuntary memory and its functions are associated with activity and reflect it in full. Therefore, erroneous actions are excluded here. Thanks to the above functions of involuntary memorization, a person can not only start a business, but also finish it. So, involuntary memorization occurs without any effort, "automatically."

Involuntary memory must be developed by everyone, without exception. This will greatly help in life, so follow these guidelines. They serve as an example of the development of memory, and also help to expand intelligence.

• You need to memorize it. This is the most important technique.
• A derivative of memorization is a retelling.
• Experience transfer or extrapolation. Here the conclusions are extended from one part to another, and also patterns in the studied subject are revealed. When a person learns to transfer experience, he will learn to build analytical chains.
• Associations evoke feelings, and the material is better remembered this way.

It is also necessary to apply the following factors, which will also improve memory.

• Develop self-confidence... When you experience this feeling, you have a harmonious psychological state and physiological well-being. The brain cells begin to work with a vengeance.
• Striving for positive emotions activates passive brain cells.
• All-consuming interest makes it possible to quickly memorize.
• Eliminate interference promotes concentration of attention.
• Learn to transform the material. When the material for memorization looks monotonous, then the brain begins to put obstacles to its perception. And if you make it not boring, but interesting, then things will go differently. To get things done, write a short story. It is so easy to assimilate any information.
• Set a goal - be sure to assimilate the information... If you repeat the same thing over and over again, you still won't be able to remember anything if you haven't set a goal.

Therefore, we use this factor and select such sources of knowledge that may shock us. This will store most of the information in your head. For example, if you want to assimilate historical data, then find the most interesting moments that will in all "colors" describe the events that happened in the past.

Also, to develop memory, you can use Schulte tables. A classic table looks like a square with 5 rows and 5 columns. The cells contain numbers from 1 to 25 in random order.First you need to master the 5x5 matrices, and then move on to more complex tasks. There is a large 9x9 table for this.