Nelson's Memory Method Techniques

Nelson Dellis, the 2011 USA Memory Champion, explains his method for memorizing a deck of cards. He encodes each card with a person, action, and object, then groups them into stories. These stories are placed in a mental map of familiar locations. Dellis provides examples using his girlfriend's apartment, associating cards with vivid images and actions to aid memory retention.

Who is the 2011 USA Memory Champion?

• Britney Spears

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Harry Potter

• Nelson Dellis

What is the first step in Nelson's method for memorizing a deck of cards?

• Grouping cards

• Encoding each card with a person, action, and object

• Placing images in a mental map

• Creating a story

In Nelson's method, what does the first card in a group of three represent?

• A place

• A person

• An object

• An action

What familiar location did Nelson use to memorize a deck of cards in the 2011 USA Memory Championship?

• A library

• A park

• His girlfriend's apartment

• His office

What does the five of diamonds represent in Nelson's example?

• A horse

• Harry Potter

• A sword

• A wand

In the hallway area, who is swallowing a sword?

• His ex-girlfriend

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• His former boss

• Nelson

What action is associated with the queen of spades?

• Dropping something

• Running

• Dancing

• Swallowing something

Who is dancing with a car in Nelson's example?

• His former boss

• Nelson

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• His ex-girlfriend

What does the nine of spades represent in Nelson's example?

• A wand

• A sword

• A Rubik's cube

• A car

What is the action associated with Britney Spears in Nelson's method?

• Running

• Dropping something

• Singing

• Dancing