<Li> Detection paradigm--individuals are shown a number of objects and color samples during a certain period of time . They are then tested on their visual ability to remember as much as they can by looking at testers and pointing out whether the testers are similar to the sample, or if any change is present . </Li> <Li> Savings method--compares the speed of originally learning to the speed of relearning it . The amount of time saved measures memory . </Li> <Ul> <Li> Transience--memories degrade with the passing of time . This occurs in the storage stage of memory, after the information has been stored and before it is retrieved . This can happen in sensory, short - term, and long - term storage . It follows a general pattern where the information is rapidly forgotten during the first couple of days or years, followed by small losses in later days or years . </Li> <Li> Absentmindedness--Memory failure due to the lack of attention . Attention plays a key role in storing information into long - term memory; without proper attention, the information might not be stored, making it impossible to be retrieved later . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Transience--memories degrade with the passing of time . This occurs in the storage stage of memory, after the information has been stored and before it is retrieved . This can happen in sensory, short - term, and long - term storage . It follows a general pattern where the information is rapidly forgotten during the first couple of days or years, followed by small losses in later days or years . </Li>

Blank memory involves remembering information about doing something in the future