Storage - GCSE Psychology Definition

In GCSE Psychology, storage refers to the process of keeping information in our brain over time, so we can use it later. When we learn something new, our brain stores this information in our memory. There are different types of storage: short-term memory, where information is kept for a short time, and long-term memory, where it is stored for a longer period. Imagine short-term memory as a small shelf where you can quickly put things for immediate use, while long-term memory is like a big library that keeps information for future reference. Understanding how storage works helps us learn how we remember things and explains why we sometimes forget.