2007-01-07 06:38:55 · 4 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, in general, large amounts of stress can cause memory to be impaired.
However, a moderate amount of stress can improve a person's performance (In other words, some stress or pressure to perform well results in a better performance). If there is no stress at all, there is often no motivation to perform either.
2007-01-07 06:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by ambr123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the type of stress, it can either hurt or help memory. For instance, if you are stressed about taking a test, you are more likely to remember the stuff you are supposed to remember because you will study it more. Of course, the stress only improves short-term memory. If you want to remember something for years to come, you need to be totally relaxed at the time you are creating the memory. Traumatic incidents remain in the mind forever but the mind tends to block them out.
2007-01-07 06:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anpadh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brain can cancel operations during severe stress both by chemical and auto actions. Memory for survival is given priority. Good luck learning about the brain... it is awesome you know.
2007-01-07 07:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't recall.
2007-01-07 06:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋