U3 AOS2 - DP7: Mnemonics

Question 1

Mnemonics (definition)

Answer 1

devices or techniques used to aid the encoding, storage and retrieval of information

Question 2

Mnemonics (other facts)

Answer 2

strategies to help convert difficult to remember information into something more meaningful

Question 3

How do mnemonics work?

Answer 3

organising and linking new information to fit in with existing information from LTM, improving the initial encoding of information

these elaborate connections can create strong retrieval pathways to target information that improves the likelihood that information will be retrieved

Question 4

Three types of mnemonics

Answer 4

acronyms, acrostic and method of loci

Question 5

Acronyms

Answer 5

the first letter of items forms a pronounceable word to aid memory eg. FOMO

Question 6

What do acronyms aid

Answer 6

encoding and storing of memory as they link information to words or sounds we already know. The first letter of the word acts as a retrieval cue to help bring the targeted information into STM for use

Question 7

Acrostic

Answer 7

first letter of items create a phrase, rhyme or poem to aid memory which may be helpful when you need to remember things in a certain order eg. “Never Eat Soggy Weet-bix (compass directions)

Question 8

Method of Loci

Answer 8

converts items into mental images and associates them with specific locations to aid memory

Question 9

What does the method of loci assist with?

Answer 9

encoding and storage of memories by visually linking new information to familiar places or routes

During retrieval, mentally walking through the familiar location acts as a retrieval cue and individuals are able to retrieve the items

Question 10

Sung narratives

Answer 10

Stories that share important cultural, ecological and survival information through the use of singing, dancing, harmony and rhythm

Question 11

What do sung narratives assist with?

Answer 11

enhance encoding, transferring and retrieval of vital cultural and survival information

Question 12

Songlines

Answer 12

one of many sung narratives of the landscape that weave across Country and enable every significant place in Aboriginal Dreaming to be known

Question 13

What do songlines asist with?

Answer 13

the use of rhythm and narrative to communicate information linked to the landscape enhances encoding of the information

Question 14

Mnemonics used to ATSI

Answer 14

sung narratives and songlines