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June 2013 PMID 23754441

Making lasting memories: remembering the significant.

James L McGaugh

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What people are saying

The overall conversations highlight the significance of stress hormones like cortisol and the amygdala in memory formation, with posts supporting the article's view that emotional significance enhances long-term memory. For example, one commenter suggests learning to cope with stress instead of avoiding it, indicating a practical application of the article’s insights, while others recognize the importance of stress in memory retention, emphasizing the article’s relevance to understanding emotional memory.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments support the idea that emotional arousal and stress hormones play a crucial role in strengthening memory, indicating general agreement with the article's themes.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest in the topic by discussing potential shifts in understanding stress and memory, especially with ideas like coping with stress instead of avoiding it.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some discussions delve into the implications of stress hormones like cortisol and their role in memory, reflecting moderate engagement with the scientific details.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a moderate impact, with ideas such as rethinking stress management and its effects on memory potentially influencing future research and practices.

Abstract in brief

  • Emotional arousal strengthens memory storage, making emotionally significant experiences more likely to be remembered long-term.
  • The amygdala and stress hormones like epinephrine and corticosterone play crucial roles in this process by regulating how memories are consolidated.
  • Studies suggest that individuals with exceptional autobiographical memory have structural brain differences, which may offer insights into why certain memories are more enduring and selective.]
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izzy
@izzyz · X

Skateboarding is also super stressful because of the inherent danger involved. This is another win for memory: https://t.co/OqK7p3ewq1

Mar 21, 2022 · 1 like · 3,486 followers View post →
Wapie72
@ThinkLikeAPi · X

What if we would see stress (cortisol) not as a result of how we live, but as a hormon created by a strong amygdala to be able to use our longterm memory. https://t.co/QnrIKSgHrL In place of avoiding stress we should learn to cope it.

Mar 23, 2022 · 140 followers View post →

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@ARAWNBEST · X

@kurabikxte @recepaliakin @sekuleratak @Baranntula @alfakanunlari Sexual Imprinting and Human Mate Preferences (Kayser J.) The nature and significance of memory disturbance in posttraumatic stress disorder and Annual Review of Clinical Psychology (Brewin C.R) Making lasting memories: remembering the significant. PNAS. (McGaugh 2013)

Aug 29, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Wapie72
@ThinkLikeAPi · X

What if we would see stress (cortisol) not as a result of how we live, but as a hormon created by a strong amygdala to be able to use our longterm memory. https://t.co/QnrIKSgHrL In place of avoiding stress we should learn to cope it.

Mar 23, 2022 · 140 followers View post →
izzy
@izzyz · X

Skateboarding is also super stressful because of the inherent danger involved. This is another win for memory: https://t.co/OqK7p3ewq1

Mar 21, 2022 · 1 like · 3,486 followers View post →