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Abstract:

Many theories of learning and memory do not differentiate between features of an eveng (Who? and What?) and its associated context (when?where?how?). In this talk, I will highlight evidence showing that information about people and things may be represented in memory differently than inforamtion about places and situations. I'll also present findings showing how context information is used by the brain to prioritize learning and retention of important information.  Finally, I will present a framework for understanding how the brain might represent and form memories for complex. real-life events.