The study sums up several up-to-date psychological approaches to the u
nderstanding of memory. It introduces the clinical model of memory by
Lezakova; it discusses the problems of using tests of memory in practi
ce. Several Czech studies on memory are referred to. The study analyse
s in more detail the contribution of Russell for the diagnosis of memo
ry. It presents the differentiation of testes of memory, as well as th
e problem of lateralization of memory processes. It recommends the com
bination of different tests of memory in practice, especially the figu
re and verbal ones. It points out the usefulness of dividing the short
and prolonged memory also in clinical practice and the use of retarde
d recall after a longer interval of time.