Encoding Flashcards

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1
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tendency to recall the first and last items in a list more easily

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encoding

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2
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enhances our ability to recall items near the beginning of a list

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primacy

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3
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enhances our ability to recall items near the end of a list

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recency

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4
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A memory trick or technique using rhyming or special lettering

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mnemonics

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5
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Organizing information into meaningful units (more information can be encoded if organized into meaningful chunks)

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chunking

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