![]() ![]() Meanwhile, Kahneman added that people have two “selves” when it comes to memory: the experiencing self and the narrating self. The sibling professors and authors say that “peak” moments are characterized by one or more of four things: connection such as weddings and reunions, pride or moments of courage or achievement, elevation or times of intense happiness that come with pleasure and surprise, and insight or moments that give us clarity about ourselves and the world. They add that people recall these “highlights” more than the actual duration of the event. Kahneman and the Heaths theorize that our recollection of an event is influenced by what we felt during the “peaks” or most intense points, whether positive or negative, of that occurrence and the ending of that experience. Meanwhile, psychologist Daniel Kahneman and brothers Chip and Dan Heath explain that people don’t remember all the details of their past and instead remember “snapshots” of events. A separate study by the California Institute of Technology said that neurons in our brain are key to long-term memory. Researchers at the University of Birmingham found out our minds retrieve memories by reconstructing a past experience in reverse order. Recent findings reveal fascinating information about how memory formation. Whether it’s sharing a meal during the holidays and special occasions or going on a road trip, enjoying the presence of one another makes a lasting imprint in our minds, something that we relive and talk about long after the activities are over. ![]() Creating Positive Memories that Boost Relationships. ![]()
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