Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain key memory processes such as encoding, storage, and retrieval, and differentiate between sensory memory, working memory, and long-term memory; identify and describe the roles of brain structures like the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala in memory formation, consolidation, and retrieval; evaluate how memory develops across the lifespan and assess factors influencing memory growth and decline, including neural plasticity and cognitive strategies; analyze the effects of clinical disorders such as Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and ADHD on memory processes, and critically evaluate approaches to memory rehabilitation; apply memory principles to real-world situations, such as improving the accuracy of eyewitness testimony and enhancing educational practices for memory retention; distinguish between various types of amnesia, including anterograde and retrograde amnesia, and explain how these deficits affect memory and behavior; analyze the mechanisms of false memory formation and evaluate the implications of false memories in contexts such as therapy, legal testimony, and media; apply scientifically validated techniques, such as spaced learning and mnemonics, to improve their own memory performance and learning outcomes.