Improve Memory and Learning Flashcards
What is Distributive Practice
This is when you make smaller sizes of a study and practice them over a long period of time.
What is Massed Practice
This is when you cram and memorize information.
What is Focus your Attention
This is when you actively pay attention to information in order to move it from short term memory to long term memory.
What are Visual Concepts
This is when you visualize the information you study.
What are Mnemonic Devices
This is when you organize information to be learned in order to make it more meaningful and easy to remember. Types: 1. Acronyms 2. Acrostic 3. Keyword mnemonics 4. Face name mnemonics 5. Song, rhyme and story mnemonics 6. Peg word system
What is Method of Logic
This is when you associate words on a list with visualization of places.
What are Retrieval Cues
These are reminders that are associated with the information we are trying to remember, it aids in remembering, retravel cues prime our memories.
What is priming
This is when you activate specific associations in memory consciously or unconsciously.
What is Context Dependent Memory
This is when it is easier to recall a memory when you are in the context or place when it was acquired.
What is State dependent Memory
This is when a persons memory is triggered or enhanced if he or she is in the same state or mood when the memory was created
What is the Testing Effect
This is when the more you test the more you remember.
What are other ways to Improve memory and learning
- Relate new information to things you already know.
- Pay attention to difficult information and spend time on it.
- Get some sleep.
