Memory: Mnemonics

Question 1

Acronym

Answer 1

Word or sentence formed from initial letters

Question 2

Acrostic

Answer 2

Poem or sentence where the first letter of each line forms word or phrase to be remembered

Question 3

Chunking

Answer 3

Dividing information into memorable chunks

Question 4

Rhymes

Answer 4

Groups of words with identity and rhythm

Question 5

Method of Loci

Answer 5

Material associated with places on a mental journey

Question 6

Keyword

Answer 6

Association of visual image with word needed to be recalled

Question 7

Spider diagrams

Answer 7

Making notes in the form of a drawing, ideas radiating outwards from main topic

Question 8

Grunberg AO2

Answer 8

Demonstrated effectiveness of verbal mnemonics through survey of students revising for exams - 30% used them for revision

Question 9

O’Hara et al AO2

Answer 9

Training in the use of mnemonics has LTM benefits for older adults

Question 10

Major research limitation

Answer 10

Lack of ecological validity - most conducted in lab environments

Question 11

Role of organisation

Answer 11

Establishing links, association

Question 12

Role of elaborative rehearsal

Answer 12

Elaboration and rehearsal = enduring memories

Question 13

Dual coding

Answer 13

Multiple techniques used ie. visual and verbal, words and images = double encoding