mnemonics

Question 1

mnemonics

Answer 1

devices or techniques used to aid the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information

Question 2

acronyms

Answer 2

a mnemonic device in which the first letters of items form a pronounceable word to aid memory (KFC)

the first letter of the word acts as a retrieval cue
and uses chunking

Question 3

Acrostics

Answer 3

a mnemonic device in which the first letters of items create
a phrase, rhyme, or poem to aid memory (never eat soggy wet - bixs)

links new information to familiar phrases and the first letter of each word acts as a retrieval cue

Question 4

the method of loci

Answer 4

a mnemonic device that converts items into mental images and associates them with specific locations to aid memory

Question 5

steps of method of loci

Answer 5

1. visualise a familiar place (e.g house).
2. select several memorable places in chosen place (e.g. their bedroom).
3. create visual imagery for each item that needs to be remembered (e.g. a milk carton)
4. link each item to one of the identified memorable landmarks.
5. imagine they are walking through the house and retrieving each item by observing the items at each landmark.