Memory:1. The capability to retrieve information regarding past events or knowledge.2. The act of recalling information related to previous occurrences or understanding.3. Reconstruction: The brain undergoes an impressive reorganization process to distinguish general aspects from specific details of each moment.Memory can be categorized into short-term (also called working memory) and long-term memory. Short-term memory pertains to recalling recent events, whereas long-term memory involves recollecting events from the distant past.Certain disorders can impair the cognitive processes responsible for memory management. Typically, long-term memory remains intact while short-term memory is affected; alternatively, memories may become confused, resulting in errors when trying to recognize familiar people or places.See also: Explicit memory; Implicit memory.