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Online Memory Improvement Course
| Research in memory psychology shows that it is possible to improve your memory
performance in specific areas by applying memory techniques. We explain a number of
systems ranging from simple to sophisticated. The training steps are clearly laid out and
in most cases online training software is provided. You do not have to download this
software, because it is written entirely in JavaScript, a programming language that is
already present on your browser. |
Basic mnemonics
| These mnemonics can be applied immediately, although it certainly pays off to practice
them first. All of these mnemonics are based on elaboration and association, which why we
start out with these. Elaboration adds more meaning to a word, while association makes
sure that two words are thoroughly linked together in memory. |
Peg mnemonics
| In the simplest version of this technique, a peg words is associated with each of the
digits 1 to 10. It is then possible to associate the peg word with things-to-remember, for
example, a shopping list or a speech. Variants include peg systems for the alphabet and
months of the year. Peg mnemonics allow more advanced mental filing than the basic
mnemonics. Most of these techniques can be learned in 20 to 30 minutes, although it
requires some practice to get the most use out of them. |
Advanced mnemonics
| This technique requires a greater time investment (at least two hours, plus
regular practice afterwards), but the pay-offs are considerable, such as
remembering lists of over 100 items. |
- Expanding existing mnemonic systems
Applications
- Names and faces
- To-do lists and shopping lists
- Speeches and lectures
- Birthdates and other dates
- Pin-codes and other numbers
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University of Amsterdam
