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There are several methods that can be employed to improve one’s memory skills. Recall that the decay theory states that as time passes with a memory trace not being used, it becomes increasingly difficult for that pattern of neural activity to become reactivated, or in other words to retrieve that memory 2. The key is that information must be retrieved and rehearsed or it will eventually be lost.
In remembering new information, the brain goes through three stages: registration, [[retention]], and retrieval. It is only in the retention process that one is able to influence the retention rate if the information is properly organized in your brain 1. This can be done using these techniques:
# Recall using cues. Connecting a piece of unfamiliar information with, say, a visual cue can help in remembering that piece of information much more easily 1.
# Use the [[Rule of 7]]. Your brain can only story approximately seven items simultaneously in short-term memory 1. Lists and categories should therefore contain no more than seven items.
# Teach it. This is another way to speed up the process of learning new information 1.
# Use [[mnemonic
==References==
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6 Buhusi, C.V., & Meck, W.H. (2006). Interval time with gaps and distractors: Evaluation of the switch, and time-sharing hypothesis [Electronic version]. Journal of experimental psychology: Animal behavior processes, 32(3), pp. 329-338. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
7 ^ Paul Wetham, Andrew Day, Libby Wetham (2006) Psychology for the use with the IB Diploma.
1. Karimi, Sabah. (June 2006). Easy Strategies and Techniques to Improve Your Memory. Associated Content. Retrieved from http://waystoimprovememory.net/
2. Roberts, William A. (June 1972). Short-term memory in the pigeon: Effects of repetition and spacing. Journal of Experimental Psychology. Vol. 94(1). pp. 74-83
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