Consolidation theory

How long does it take for information to consolidate into LTM/

at least 30 minutes

An example of consolidation theory

if someone is knocked unconscious they are unable to report any memory of events immediately preceding the accident. This is because the memories didn't have a chance to be consolidated and transferred to LTM.

Physical changes to the neurons in the brain...

occur when something new is being learned and immediately following learning.

For a memory trace to become permanent...

some neurological changes take place and these changes are time dependent. It is proposed that if the memory is disrupted in certain ways during the consolidation phase, memory loss occurs.

Consolidation theory

the proposal that structural changes occur at the neuronal level after learning, and these require time to transfer from short-term to long-term memory and become stable and enduring.