Do Doorways Actually Make Us Forget Things?

The video explores the 'doorway effect,' a phenomenon where walking through doorways can cause forgetfulness. Psychologists at the University of Notre Dame found that this effect occurs because our brains segment events into models, updating them as we move through different environments. This segmentation can lead to memory interference, but it also helps structure information better. The video concludes that while the doorway effect might be annoying, it is a normal part of how our brains process events and is not indicative of aging or dementia.

How do event models function in our memory processing according to the text?

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What implications does the doorway effect have on our understanding of memory and forgetting?

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