In the field of psychology, fascinations with the human mind and its capabilities have led researchers to continually question and evaluate the complex concept of memory. Memory is the ability to process, store and recall information we obtain from external stimuli and sources. Once exposed to stimuli, successful memory development involves a three-step process. The first step, the encoding phase, is responsible for entering the data. The next stage, called the consolidation phase, stores the information and leads to the third stage, the retrieval phase, which makes the stored information easily accessible for later use. Besides the three-step process, memory can include three different types of systems: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. The most instantaneous type of memory, which can typically retain an auditory or visual source that is within your field of vision for a brief period of time, is called sensory memory. The second system is called short-term memory and has been proven to hold seven plus or minus two items at a time. ...