All three memory banks function in the executive control system. Information stored in our long-term memory can be considered implicit or explicit memories. Implicit memories are known but cannot be articulated; things become natural. Explicit memories are memories that can be recalled and recalled. Several factors can influence memory storage. Some of these factors are: other senses used, personal meaning, environment and emotion. There are several strategies used to help remember information. Examples of these strategies are rote learning and organization. Information processing is compared to information stored on a computer's hard drive. Some may believe that information is stored and cannot be changed. However, these are only information processing hypotheses. One of the strengths of this theory is that it gives individuals a process by which they can memorize information. It helps to understand how minds store information and how improvements can be made. A weakness of this theory is that individuals are unable to multitask and memorize at the same time. In fact, there is no such thing as multitasking. It is in fact a