Illustrations by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff

Take our research-based quiz for tips on improving recall when it matters most

Have you ever struggled to remember somebody’s name at a party or crammed for an exam only to blank during the test? In their 2023 book “ Why We Forget and How to Remember Better ,” brain scientists Andrew Budson and Elizabeth Kensinger, both Harvard alums, explain how memory works and offer research-based tips on optimizing your ability to recall. They helped us develop the following quiz so readers can test how much they really know about memory.

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