Abraham VergheseYou live it forward, but understand it backward.
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A new study shows that some people use a new type of memory: the backward memory. Researchers found that some types of memories are more easily recalled when we think about them in reverse order. This backward method of memory, often called retroactive memory, is used in some brain disorders like amnesia and Alzheimer's disease. These memories can be extremely damaging, especially to children who learn these behaviors from their parents. Some experts believe that the backward methods of memory may be responsible for some childrens’ inappropriate behavior and bad decisions.
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