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CHAPTER FOUR For All the List- Based Things That Your Mind Wishes It Could Remember Forward and Backward Flashcards

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What analogy does the author use to describe memory storage?

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Memory storage is like real estate: It’s all about location, location, location.

This analogy emphasizes the importance of organizing memories for easier retrieval.

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What is the main purpose of the Linking Method?

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To create a chain of associations that helps in memorizing large sets of information.

This method allows for recalling an entire list by remembering the first item and its connections.

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How does the author suggest we visualize information to memorize it?

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By creating a narrative with outrageous images that represent the information.

This technique leverages visualization to enhance memory retention.

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What is the first step in the Linking Method?

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Start with the first item, SEE it, then LINK it to the next.

This process continues with each subsequent item until the entire list is linked.

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Fill in the blank: The first president is represented by a _______.

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WASHING MACHINE

This image is used to remember George Washington.

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What technique does the author recommend for memorizing the U.S. presidents?

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Using a series of linked images to create a narrative.

This approach simplifies the memorization of complex lists.

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True or False: The author believes that creating detailed associations is unnecessary for effective memorization.

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False

Detailed associations help in the retrieval of information more efficiently.

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How can you mark every fifth president in the list?

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By adding specific details to the linked images for quick identification.

This method aids in recalling specific positions within the list.

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What is a suggested way to remember that a president died in office?

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Incorporate a common image to represent ‘death’, such as using the color red.

This visual cue helps in recalling additional facts about the presidents.

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What should you do to add more detail to each president’s image?

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Give each image more detail and link it to sub-data you wish to add.

This enhances the memorization process by making associations more vivid.

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What is the final goal of using the Linking Method?

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To memorize large amounts of information quickly and retain it for a long time.

The method is designed to make memorization enjoyable and efficient.

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Fill in the blank: The action of _______ is represented by the image of a necktie poking.

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POKING

This image is used to remember James K. Polk.

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What should you focus on when creating your linked story?

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The interactions between the images and their associations.

This interaction forms a seamless sequence for easier recall.

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What is a common theme in the images used to remember the first fifteen U.S. presidents?

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Bizarre and outrageous scenarios that create memorable associations.

Such narratives help in enhancing memory retention.

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True or False: You only need to remember the first item in a linked list to recall the entire list.

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True

If the associations are strong, recalling the first item allows for the entire list to cascade back into memory.

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What is the Linking Method used for?

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The Linking Method is used to create a seamless sequence for memorizing items by associating each item with the next.

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What is a key advantage of the Linking Method?

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It allows you to remember only the first item and its association to the next, reducing the cognitive load.

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When is the Linking Method best applied?

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It is best for shorter lists that do not need to be memorized for long periods.

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What is a good example of using the Linking Method?

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Turning a to-do list into a visual sequence of memorable images.

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How can you visualize ‘Email Steve back’ using the Linking Method?

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By imagining typing an email on a stove, associating ‘stove’ with ‘Steve’.

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What steps should be taken to create images for difficult words?

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  1. What does it remind you of? 2. If nothing, what does it sound like? 3. Break it down into smaller chunks.
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How can the word ‘liberty’ be memorized using visualization?

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By associating it with the Statue of Liberty.

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What is the first step in remembering a word that doesn’t conjure an image?

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Identify what it reminds you of.

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Fill in the blank: The Linking Method is useful for memorizing _______.

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[sequences or lists of items]

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What mnemonic strategy can help remember directions?
The Linking Method can be used to create a story that follows the steps of the directions.
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What should you prepare for common repeating words in directions?
Create preset images for terms like left, right, straight, etc.
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In the example of New York directions, what does '23' remind you of?
Michael Jordan, as it is his jersey number.
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What is a significant downside of the Linking Method?
It requires memorizing items in a specific order and can lead to confusion if the order is disrupted.
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What does the Peg Method allow you to do?
It allows each item on a list to be remembered independently while still being linked to an anchor.
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What is an example of a peg list that many people already know?
The alphabet or the order of numbers.
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True or False: The Peg Method requires you to memorize an entirely new list.
False, it uses already memorized anchor lists.
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What is the purpose of creating a story in the Linking Method?
To help remember sequences by associating each item with vivid images.
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What should you do to make complex directions easier to memorize?
Break them down into simpler components and create associations.
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What is a peg list?
A memorization aid using a familiar list to associate with new information.
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What are examples of peg lists mentioned?
* Order of planets * Numbers * Alphabet
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What is the SEE–LINK–GO! method?
A technique where you SEE an image, LINK it to a peg, and GO to recall it.
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What is the Alphabet Peg List used for?
To memorize items by associating them with letters A to Z.
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What are examples of images paired with letters A-J?
* A - APPLE * B - BAT * C - CAR * D - DOOR * E - ELEPHANT * F - FISH * G - GRASS * H - HOUSE * I - ICE CREAM * J - JAR
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Who are the first ten monarchs of England listed?
* OFFA * EGBERT * AETHELWULF * AETHELBALD * ATHELBERT * AETHELRED * ALFRED * EDWARD THE ELDER * AETHELSTAN * EDMUND THE MAGNIFICENT
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How can you remember appointments using peg lists?
Use the Days of the Week Peg List to create memorable associations.
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What images are suggested for the Days of the Week?
* Monday - Mountain * Tuesday - Tooth * Wednesday - Wedding * Thursday - Thirst * Friday - French Fries * Saturday - Sitting * Sunday - Sun
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How can times of appointments be memorized?
By overlaying an analog clock on a familiar spatial peg list.
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What is the peg image for Tuesday?
Tooth
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How is a quarter-past appointment visualized?
Add a quarter coin to the image.
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What is a body peg list?
A sequence of body parts used as a peg list for memorization.
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What are the first ten body parts used in the body peg list?
* TOP OF HEAD * EARS * EYES * NOSE * MOUTH * CHIN * ARMPIT * BELLY BUTTON * KNEES * FEET
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What are the ten largest countries by population?
* CHINA * INDIA * UNITED STATES * INDONESIA * BRAZIL * PAKISTAN * NIGERIA * BANGLADESH * RUSSIA * JAPAN
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What image is used for China?
CHOPSTICKS
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What image is used for India?
CURRY
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What image is used for the United States?
HAMBURGER
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What image is used for Indonesia?
IN DOUGH
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What image is used for Brazil?
BRA
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What image is used for Pakistan?
PACK OF CARDS
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What image is used for Nigeria?
CHEERIOS
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What image is used for Bangladesh?
BANG!
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What image is used for Russia?
VODKA
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What image is used for Japan?
PAN
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How do you visualize China in the body peg list?
CHOPSTICKS on the TOP OF HEAD, drenched in soy sauce.
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How do you visualize India in the body peg list?
CURRY dripping out of your EARS.
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How do you visualize the United States in the body peg list?
A HAMBURGER patty in your EYE socket.
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How do you visualize Indonesia in the body peg list?
DOUGH pressed into your NOSE.
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How do you visualize Brazil in the body peg list?
A BRA pulled out of your MOUTH.
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How do you visualize Pakistan in the body peg list?
A PACK OF CARDS on your CHIN.
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What is the purpose of the Journey Method?
To anchor images of things you're memorizing to locations along a path through a place you know well ## Footnote The Journey Method is also known as the Memory Palace technique.
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Who is associated with the story that inspired the Journey Method?
Simonides ## Footnote Simonides was a Greek poet whose experience of identifying guests after a banquet hall collapse led to the development of the Memory Palace concept.
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What is a key benefit of using the Journey Method over other memorization techniques?
It allows for better long-term storage of information by linking visuals to specific locations ## Footnote This reduces interference between memories.
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How does the Number-Rhyme System work?
By using images that come from words that rhyme with the numbers ## Footnote Example: one = bun, two = shoe.
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What is the Number-Shape System?
A method that uses images that look like the shapes of the numbers ## Footnote Example: 1 = stick, 2 = swan.
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What are the first five World Cup champions according to the Number-Shape System?
* 1. GERMANY = BRATWURST SAUSAGE * 2. SPAIN = BULLFIGHTER * 3. ITALY = PIZZA * 4. BRAZIL = SOCCER BALL * 5. FRANCE = EIFFEL TOWER ## Footnote These associations help memorize the champions using visual links.
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What is a disadvantage of using a Number Peg List for memorization?
It becomes impractical for lists longer than twenty items ## Footnote Most systems only extend to ten or twenty.
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What is the key concept behind working memory as discussed in the text?
It relies on a 'visuospatial sketchpad' to create mental images ## Footnote This concept helps explain why visual and spatial memory are distinct.
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What are the ten grocery items in the example provided?
* CHEESE * TOILET PAPER * KIWI * ROPE * WATER * CHICKEN * EGGS * BEER * STEAK * FLOWERS ## Footnote These items are used to illustrate the Journey Method in a practical context.
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What is the highest mountain in the world?
EVEREST ## Footnote The name is associated with the concept of 'resting'.
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What mnemonic is used for K2?
K9 DOG WITH 2 LEGS ## Footnote This is a visual representation to aid memorization.
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Fill in the blank: The Journey Method allows you to remember information by using _______.
[locations along a path] ## Footnote This path can be a familiar place, such as your home.
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True or False: Visual information can interfere with spatial memory.
False ## Footnote Visual and spatial memories do not interfere with each other.
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What method is best for memorizing a shuffled deck of cards?
Journey Method ## Footnote This technique is effective for memorizing large amounts of information.
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What is the mnemonic for Lhotse?
SAYING 'LOTS TO SEE' ## Footnote This aids in recalling the name of the mountain.
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What should you visualize when recalling the item 'beer' in the Journey Method?
Unlimited supply of beer cans tumbling out of a cabinet ## Footnote This vivid imagery helps in memorization.
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What is the mnemonic for Manaslu?
MAN WHO FLEW ## Footnote This phrase helps in remembering the mountain's name.
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What is the significance of pairing mountain names in memory techniques?
It helps in retaining the order of names by associating them with memorable images.
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Which two mountains are paired under the leftmost palm tree?
EVEREST & K2 ## Footnote A resting K9 dog with only 2 legs is used as a mnemonic.
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What activity is Jackie Chan doing by the fire pit in the memory journey?
Playing a game of Jenga while shouting 'LOTS TO SEE'.
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What is the mnemonic for remembering the mountain pair Makalu and Cho Oyu?
Tony Montana from Scarface is MAKING A LOO and saying 'LEMME CHO YOU'.
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What does the dollar-carrying man represent in the memory journey?
The pairing of DHAULAGIRI & MANASLU with a man flying out of a jacuzzi.
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What unique action is taking place with the mango and Anna Kournikova?
A golfer is putting a MANGO for PAR while Anna Kournikova's head is burning.
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How many steps are included in the tahini sauce recipe?
Seven steps.
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Which ingredient in the tahini sauce recipe is represented by two vampires?
2 GARLIC CLOVES.
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What does the image of a two-inch-tall redhead represent in the tahini recipe?
2 INCHES (5 CM) FRESH PEELED GINGER.
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What is the mnemonic for remembering the tablespoon of tamari sauce?
A single Hot TAMALE melting on the stove.
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What happens in the microwave in the tahini recipe mnemonic?
Two bright yellow lemons explode, splattering lemon juice.
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What does the heinie mnemonic represent in the tahini recipe?
2 TABLESPOONS TAHINI, with an image of cutting off the heinie.
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Who is found shivering in the fridge in the tahini recipe mnemonic?
OLIVE OYL, Popeye’s girlfriend.
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What is the visual representation for 2 TABLESPOONS WATER in the tahini recipe?
An island in the center with merging oceans of water.
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What memory technique is suggested for remembering directions?
The Journey Method.
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What is the first direction given for reaching the Notre-Dame Cathedral?
Make your first left onto the Quai du Louvre.
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What image is used to remember the street name Quai du Louvre?
Standing next to the Louvre saying 'Meh, it was okay'.
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What does the image of a sailboat crashing into a bridge represent?
The fourth bridge (Rue de la Cité).
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How does the Journey Method enhance memory retention?
By combining visual memory with spatial memory.
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What are some examples of anchor points in a memory journey?
* Corners of a room * Center of the room * Furniture items like a bed or couch.
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What is the alternative name for the Journey Method?
Memory Palace Method.
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What is a key limitation of the Peg Method compared to the Journey Method?
The Journey Method has no limit to how far the journeys can go.
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What should you do if you can't come up with a long journey?
Subdivide a journey into sections.
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What is the purpose of using short journeys in memory techniques?
To create associations for memorization
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What should you do if you can't come up with a long journey?
Subdivide one journey into sections
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How can you remember specific years for events?
Use anchor points within a journey
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What is an example of a journey mentioned for remembering Oscar winners?
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
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What are some examples of unconventional journeys?
* Jerry's apartment from Seinfeld * Scenes from a favorite movie * Worlds from video games like Grand Theft Auto
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How many anchor points should you aim for per journey?
About ten to twenty anchor points
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What should you do before using your journey for memorization?
Do a walk-through forward and backward
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True or False: Reusing journeys frequently is encouraged.
False
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What happens if you 'tape over' a journey too soon?
You may experience interference
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What is necessary for long-term retention of information?
Regular review
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What is the concept that helps in reviewing information efficiently?
Spaced Repetition
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Who was one of the first researchers to formulate notions of learning curves?
Hermann Ebbinghaus
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What happens to the retention rate a few days after memorization?
It plummets
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What is the ideal time to review information for long-term retention?
Right before you’re about to forget it
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What does a strong memory connection between neurons resemble?
An electrical connection that has been activated multiple times
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What can help strengthen the connection between neurons?
Frequent activation through review
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What is the role of apps like Anki and Memrise in memorization?
They remind users to review information
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Fill in the blank: The Journey Method allows you to study something once and it will be uploaded to your _______.
memory
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What can reviewing information help achieve?
Making information last longer
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What is the forgetting curve?
A model showing how memory retention decreases over time

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