D espite all the memory devices we have at hand, computers, phones, auto-reminders, and calendars, we still need to remember a variety of information. Few of us have the memory recall we wish we had. Therefore, it is of some value to know memory techniques. Improving memory is our common goal, and there are several well-established techniques that can help. Which one to select is a personal matter. Here are some of the most common and effective memory techniques. 1. Mnemonics: This broad category involves creating associations to help remember information. · Acronyms: Using the first letter of each word in a list to create a new word (e.g., ROY G BIV for the colors of the rainbow). · Acrostics: Creating a sentence where the first letter of each word represents an item in a list (e.g., "Every Good Boy Does Fine" for the notes on a musical staff). · ...
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