Effective Memorization Techniques有效的记忆技巧.pptxVIP

Effective Memorization Techniques Why is this Important? Memory is like a muscle - the more it is used, the better it gets! Learning effective memorizing strategies can help improve your efficiency with a variety of tasks, including: Studying for a Test Memorizing Lines Memorizing a Speech Remembering names, phone numbers, passwords, zip codes, recipes, complicated procedures, etc. …The possibilities are endless! Using Your Whole Mind to Remember Mnemonics are methods for remembering information that is otherwise difficult to recall. Effective memorization begins with using as many of the best functions of the human brain as possible to code information. This includes: Images, color, structure, sounds, smells, tastes, touch, spatial awareness, emotion, and language. Additionally, symbols (red traffic lights, pointing fingers, road signs, etc.) can code quite complex messages quickly and effectively.  Create Associations Memory is a network of neurons. The brain learns by associating new information with existing information. It adds new networks to existing networks of neurons. What does this mean? Linking the information to familiar ideas, personal experiences, or physical senses is the most powerful means of memorization. A similarly beneficial technique is linking together the information you wish to memorize. For Example: If you are trying to remember items on a grocery list, such as corn, bananas, potatoes, and milk, associate the items together in a visualization. Use your imagination! Funny or peculiar things are easier to remember than normal ones. Example: “Cornanasilk” = Corn, Bananas, Milk Use Repetition…Use Repetition Repetition is one of the most basic learning techniques. Infants use it to learn to speak. Athletes use it to perfect athletic skills. Repetition helps the brain to form a stronger connection related to that piece of information. People can only hold an average of 5-9 pieces of information in their short term memory at a time, there