Category: Memory

Cache Memory and Virtual Memory: Compare-Contrast Cache memory and virtual memory have some similarities in terms of function and access. First, both cache memory and virtual memory share the same purpose of being proxy and assisting random-access memory (RAM) in processing data. Second, when used in software mode, cache memory and virtual memory can vary…

Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory for Future A large number of computer users today keep their computers switched on day and night to avoid one problem: they do not want to go through the hassle of waiting for their computers to boot up. The problem has 2 parts: firstly, the booting up process eats up a…

High Performance Flash Memory Solid State Disk Table of Contents Performance evaluation of i/o workloads Solid state devices vs mechanical disks Performance design tradeoffs for SSD Caching algorithm The Linux environment Works Cited Performance evaluation of i/o workloads Flash-based solid state disks (SSD) is a performance based data storage technology that optimizes the use of…

Random-Access Memory: Training Manual Table of Contents RAM Description Expansion Cards CPUs Features Safety Procedures References The confident use of a personal computer involves not only utilizing useful functions that modern devices possess but also gaining knowledge in the field of individual structural elements of the system. The assessment of hardware components and the analysis…

Jacob Lawrences Migration Series: a Pictorial Memory of Black America Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Text Conclusion Reference Introduction The current study focuses on the text Jacob Lawrences Migration series: a pictorial memory of black America written by Eliane Elmaleh. It is a commentary of the paintings done by Jacob Lawrence with elements…

Impact of Depth of Processing on Memory Abstract Researchers conducted a study to identify whether the items in deep processing conditions are more remembered than those in the shallow processing conditions. One hundred fifty-three participants were involved in the study, and the gender distribution was 84 males and 69 females with different ethnical backgrounds. The…

Role of Memory in Modern Human Life Memory is the capacity of the brain to retain and voluntarily restore information. It is an ability that allows people to recall events that have occurred, thoughts, feelings, concepts, and the relationship between them. Even though the hippocampus is most associated with memory, it is impossible to attribute…

Types of Memory and Its Functions There are certain differences between short-term and long-term types of memory that are based on specifics of the performed functions and processes. It is also important to note that short-term memory and long-term memory can function differently depending on an individuals age (Windsor, 2015). While discussing other aspects associated…

Neuropsychological Assessment of Memory Difficulties Assessment of memory difficulties especially neuropsychological memory assessment can only be done by clinical professionals (Walsh 1978). Normally negative scores in regard to these assessments do not always mean the presence of serious memory problems. Its only the complete memory assessment that can establish this. While taking these tests the…

Influence of Sleep on Human Thinking Abilities, Emotional State, and Memory Table of Contents Introduction Sleep Disturbance: Effects on the Brain Impact of Sleep on Thinking Ability The Effect of Sleep on Human Memory Influence of Sleep on the Emotional State of a Person Conclusion References Introduction Sleep is a unique state during which several…