Lesson 7: Memory Development

Question 1

what are the 3 types of memory that are important for MI?

Answer 1

1. very short-term memory
2. short-term memory
3. long-term memory

Question 2

what is very short-term memory and how long does it last?

Answer 2

can hold information like a string of numbers for 5-7 seconds and the information will be forgotten afterwards

Question 3

what is short-term memory

Answer 3

it can help recall concepts or ideas for a short period of time

Question 4

what is long-term memory

Answer 4

this is information learned in the past that stays with you over time and can be improved by studying something over a long period of time

Question 5

what are 7 methods that can be used to improve short term memory as an MI

Answer 5

1. concentrating
2. visualizing
3. repeating key phrases
4. counting points
5. writing down numbers
6. chunking
7. word association

Question 6

how does concentrating help improve your short-term memory

Answer 6

to better retain information it is important that an MI have a clear mind and silence one’s own mental voice to hear what the patient/provider is saying

Question 7

how does visualization help improve short-term memory?

Answer 7

visualizing the series of events being recounted like a video helps to remember the series of events

Question 8

how does repeating key phrases help improve memory

Answer 8

it creates a clear pathway in brain that makes it easier to find the key words again

Question 9

how does counting key points help memory

Answer 9

assigning numbers to a series of words or items can improve memory

Question 10

how does chunking help improve memory?

Answer 10

chunking is helpful when trying to remember a long string of numbers

Question 11

how does word association help improve memory?

Answer 11

this method of linking a word with a concept or another word one is familiar with helps create stronger associations making it easier to remember

Question 12

how does shadowing help improve memory?

Answer 12

shadowing is when listening to a section of spoken words then repeating them back what was said in the same language

Question 13

what are the 4 guidelines if an MI wants to take notes

Answer 13

1. ask the patient’s permission first
2. in the pre-session, mention that you may take notes but that those notes will be destroyed after the session
3. take notes discretely and in a small notebook, rather than in an obtrusive way that makes note-taking obvious
4. dispose of notes in a way that confidentiality is maintained even if your notes would not make sense to someone else