🎨 Programming Framework Color Coding
Triggers: Learning events, retrieval cues, consolidation signals
Enzymes: Transcription factors, kinases, memory-related proteins
Intermediates: Neural patterns, synaptic states, memory traces
Processing: Pattern completion, consolidation, retrieval algorithms
Products: Stable memories, behavioral responses, cognitive integration
💾 Memory Consolidation
Hippocampal-cortical transfer and stabilization
1. Hippocampal-Cortical Memory Transfer
The computational process by which newly encoded memories in the hippocampus are gradually transferred to cortical regions for long-term storage, involving replay mechanisms and synaptic consolidation.
graph TD
A[Learning Event] --> B[Hippocampal Encoding]
B --> C[Memory Trace Formation]
C --> D[Sharp Wave Ripples]
D --> E[Memory Replay]
E --> F[Cortical Activation]
F --> G[Synaptic Strengthening]
G --> H[Memory Consolidation]
I[Sleep Cycles] --> J[Slow Wave Sleep]
J --> K[Hippocampal Replay]
K --> L[Cortical Replay]
L --> M[Memory Integration]
M --> N[Stable Memory]
O[Repeated Retrieval] --> P[Memory Strengthening]
P --> Q[Synaptic Consolidation]
Q --> R[Long-term Storage]
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🔍 Memory Retrieval
Pattern completion and memory reconstruction
2. Pattern Completion Algorithms
The computational mechanism by which partial cues activate distributed memory networks to reconstruct complete memories through pattern completion and associative recall.
graph TD
A[Retrieval Cue] --> B[Pattern Activation]
B --> C[Distributed Network]
C --> D[Pattern Completion]
D --> E[Memory Reconstruction]
E --> F[Associative Recall]
F --> G[Memory Retrieval]
H[Context Cues] --> I[Contextual Activation]
I --> J[Memory Network]
J --> K[Pattern Matching]
K --> L[Memory Selection]
L --> M[Retrieval Success]
N[Multiple Cues] --> O[Cue Integration]
O --> P[Convergent Activation]
P --> Q[Stronger Retrieval]
Q --> R[Memory Confidence]
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🗑️ Memory Extinction
Forgetting mechanisms and memory suppression
3. Active Forgetting Mechanisms
The computational processes by which memories are actively suppressed or forgotten through extinction learning, interference, and synaptic weakening mechanisms.
graph TD
A[Extinction Training] --> B[New Learning]
B --> C[Competing Memory]
C --> D[Memory Interference]
D --> E[Original Memory Suppression]
E --> F[Forgetting]
G[Time Passage] --> H[Memory Decay]
H --> I[Synaptic Weakening]
I --> J[Memory Fading]
J --> K[Natural Forgetting]
L[Interference Events] --> M[Memory Competition]
M --> N[Pattern Interference]
N --> O[Memory Confusion]
O --> P[Retrieval Failure]
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⚡ Working Memory
Prefrontal cortical computation and maintenance
4. Prefrontal Cortical Working Memory
The computational system for temporarily holding and manipulating information in mind, involving persistent neural activity and dynamic maintenance mechanisms in prefrontal cortical circuits.
graph TD
A[Sensory Input] --> B[Information Encoding]
B --> C[Working Memory Buffer]
C --> D[Persistent Activity]
D --> E[Information Maintenance]
E --> F[Manipulation Operations]
F --> G[Working Memory Output]
H[Attention Focus] --> I[Selective Maintenance]
I --> J[Distractor Filtering]
J --> K[Memory Stability]
K --> L[Task Performance]
M[Executive Control] --> N[Memory Operations]
N --> O[Information Updating]
O --> P[Memory Manipulation]
P --> Q[Cognitive Control]
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