How Good Is My Memory?

Take this quiz to find out!

Think you have a pretty good memory? Well, we’ll be the judge of that!

In this test, we’ll ask you a series of questions. Do your best to remember images and answers, as they’ll play a big part in your results. At the end, we’ll tell you just how good your short-term memory actually is.

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Questions Overview

1. Take a good look at this photo. Then, when you’re ready, click the button to continue.
  1. I’m ready for the question.
2. True or false: There were 5 bowls of fruit in the photo.
  1. True
  2. False
3. Remember the numbers in the image below. Then, click the button to continue.
  1. I’m ready for the question.
4. What number was not in the image?
  1. 450,800
  2. 458,735
  3. 1,510,800
5. Take a good look at this photo. Then, when you’re ready, click the button to continue.
  1. I’m ready for the question.
6. What color paper was not on the table?
  1. Red
  2. Green
  3. Yellow
  4. Blue
7. Take a good look at this image. Then, when you’re ready, click the button to continue.
  1. I’m ready for the question.
8. True or false: The girl in the dress was holding a black hat.
  1. True
  2. False
9. Remember the number below. Then, click the button to continue.
  1. I’m ready for the question.
10. What was the number?
  1. 813.265
  2. 813.625
  3. 831.265
  4. 831.625
11. Take a good look at this image. Then, when you’re ready, click the button to continue.
  1. I’m ready for the question.
12. How many red cards were in the hand?
  1. 3
  2. 2
  3. 4
  4. 1
13. Final question: What was the answer to the first question of this test?
  1. True
  2. False

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Short-Term Memory: What It Is & How to Improve It

Your short-term memory is in charge of holding all the temporary information you’ve learned within a short amount of time. Your brain can hold about 5 to 7 items in your short-term memory for about 15 to 30 seconds. For instance, you could memorize a phone number, license plate, or the name on a poster. Once information passes through your short-term memory, it can be pushed into your long-term memory, which is the permanent storage location of the brain where all of your memories are kept.

So, why is short-term memory important? Short-term is important because it helps you function on a daily basis. In other words, you use it every second of every day! Recalling where you put your keys, jotting down notes during a meeting, remembering the name of someone you just met, and even following instructions all require short-term memory.

If your short-term memory is impaired, it can affect your everyday life. Short-term memory loss can occur because of age, depression and anxiety, sleep deprivation, medications, or head trauma.

With short-term memory being so vital to your life, how can you improve it? Improving your short-term memory isn’t rocket science! All you have to do is take a few moments every day to do a brain activity and live a healthy lifestyle. For instance, try completing these tasks every day to improve your memory:

  • Repeat and recite what you hear or read.
  • Eat brain foods like blueberries, salmon, broccoli, and dark chocolate.
  • Do a crossword or Sudoku puzzle.
  • Write down information as you receive it.
  • Take on a new hobby or work on a current hobby.
  • Exercise or move your body for at least 30 minutes every day.
  • Get enough sleep each night.


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