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A general system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations which helps with remembering something.
mnemonics
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acronym
narrative chaining
An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word, example: NASA
mnemonics
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acronym
narrative chaining
A poem, word puzzle, or other composition in which certain letters in each line form a word or words
mnemonics
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narrative chaining
Visualizations with the use of spatial memory, familiar information about one's environment or home, to quickly and efficiently recall information.
method of loci
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narrative chaining
The process of taking individual pieces of information and grouping them into larger units.
method of loci
chunking
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narrative chaining
Find the purpose of the following well-known mnemonic.
"My very educated mother just served us nachos"
Colors of the rainbow
History dates
Music notes
Solar system
Find the purpose of the following well-known mnemonic.
"Richard of York gave battle in vain"
Colors of the rainbow
Music notes
Shopping list
Spelling rule
Find the purpose of the following well-known mnemonic.
"Change y to i and add -es"
Colours of the rainbow
History dates
Music notes
Spelling rule
What is a mnemonic device?
Learning technique that helps us remember things to then be able to recall them later when we need to
A device used to clear unwanted memories in the human memory
Device used to store data for long term in the human memory
Learning technique that helps to store data for short term in the human memory
"Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" is an example of:
Location
Mnemonics
Chaining
Chunking
All of the following are tips to improve memory EXCEPT...
visualizing the information.
listening to a recording of yourself reading the information.
making up stories about it.
wait 24 hours to review it.
