SDV 100 How Can I Remember?
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The document discusses techniques for improving memory, including committing things to memory through active learning techniques like asking questions and creating summaries. It also discusses avoiding forgetting memories by distributing study sessions over time and using cues. Finally, it recommends exercising the brain through daily challenges and learning new skills.
SDV 100 How Can I Remember?
- 1. Memory How Can I Improve?
- 2. Knowing Something About Your Memory Might Help 2
- 3. How Do I Commit Things To Memory? 09/26/12 template from www.brainybetty.com copyright 2006 3
- 4. How Can I Avoid Forgetting The Things I Have Committed To Memory 09/26/12 template from www.brainybetty.com copyright 2006 4
- 5. What Happens When The Cues We Use to Re ? 09/26/12 template from www.brainybetty.com copyright 2006 5
- 6. Forming Your Memories Thinking about what it means doesnt always work Have a specific task to force you to think about meaning Ask yourself questions, write summaries, or outline parts of text Re-reading notes and text only gives false sense that you know the information When you need help finding meaning use mnemonics 09/26/12 template from www.brainybetty.com copyright 2006 6
- 7. Retrieving Memories Have distinctive cues for what you want to remember Distribute studying over time Over learn Test yourself the way you will be tested 09/26/12 template from www.brainybetty.com copyright 2006 7
- 8. Exercise Your Brain Use your opposite hand Learn phone numbers Prepare one new story every day Go a different way Solve a problem Read a book Make lists 09/26/12 template from www.brainybetty.com copyright 2006 8
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