Glossary of Memory Systems and Terms Flashcards
Familiarize yourself with the terms and techniques for all major memory and mnemonic systems.
1
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Define the term:
Chunking
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Grouping together items, words, or numbers so that you can store them as a single concept.
2
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Define the term:
The Major System
A
Presumably named after Major Beniowski, the Major System is a phonetic number system used to memorize numbers, playing cards, and other information. The actual technique is hundreds, and possibly thousands, of years old.
3
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Define the term:
Dominic System
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A mnemonic system similar to the Major System, invented by Dominic O’Brien. The Dominic system is a “person-action” system, which simplifies memorizing long sequences of numbers by first converting them into pairs of letters, and then associating those letters with easier to remember people and actions.
