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==Ways to Improve Memory==

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.<ref name="laurtwo">Roberts, William A. (June 1972). Short-term memory in the pigeon: Effects of repetition and spacing. ''Journal of Experimental Psychology''. Vol. 94(1). pp. 274-83.</ref> 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.<ref name="laurone">Author Unknown. (2007-2008). Ways to Improve Memory. ''Ways to Improve Memory.net''. Retrieved from 1http://waystoimprovememory.net/</ref> 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.<ref name="laurone" />

# Use the [[Rule of 7]]. Your brain can only story approximately seven items simultaneously in short-term memory 1.<ref name="laurone" /> 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.<ref name="laurone" />

# Use [[mnemonic device]]s and [[acronyms]]. This is a preferable method to memorize lists and increase chances of long-term memory storage 1.<ref name="laurone" />

==References==