The most recent discoveries about the brain provide a powerful framework for understanding and boosting memory and recall. The number one way to trigger recall is by strong associations, especially with emotions. Effective recall also depends on the Types of Memory Memory and Emotions Memories associated with emotions are enhanced. Emotions drive attention, index events, set priorities, and create meaning.
Emotions have their own biologically automated pathways, which are the superhighways of the brain.
Response to emotion occurs before response to thinking. The chemicals produced by emotions are dispursed throughout the brain and body and linger to strongly influence our behavior and capacity to learn. Emotions are a critical source of motivation. We use thinking to plan and set goals but emotions supply the energy and drive to accomplish them. Whenever we reduce fear and threat, students learn more successfully.