FREE ESSAY ON MEMORY

MEMORY

Question 4: There are many techniques which have been developed to increase the efficiency
of memory . Select 3 techniques , discuss them in detail and present examples of when
they can be used.
In the world today it is a must to be able to remember things. Memory is a big part in
everyone's life. Their is hardly a day that goes by when you do not have to remember
something. If someone doesn't have a great memory it could cause somewhat of a down fall
in their professional life. In this paper I will discuss three different memorization
habits and how they can be contributed to one's everyday lifestyle. One of many ways that
help people memorize things is in a verbal sense called Rhymes. Rhyming is an easy way
for someone to memorize certain things. This method is most common with children in
school. Many people that grow up still remember these little detailed Rhymes that help
them get threw school. Rhymes are nothing other than little saying's which sometimes make
no sense , but when repeated in your mind it helps 
your recall what is need to know . The Rhyme that I remember best was used in math class
" I ate and ate until I was sick on the floor eight times eight equals sixty-four '' that
saying is really kind of ridiculous , but I always new what eight times eight was . There
are so many saying's out there and everyone of them will help anyone memorize. Rhymes
have been and always will have a big impact on helping people in memorization. Another
strategy to help on to memorize things is called Acrostics. Acrostics is 
nothing more than a saying in which the first letter of each word of the saying is the
cue to help recall information you need to know . This method is very similar to the
method of Rhyming , but you only use the one letter from each word to represent the cue
for your needed information. One of the Acrostic phrases that many people were taught for
learning notes in music class was '' Every good boy does fine '' . This saying helps
people remember notes E, G, B, D, and F , which are five main chords, in order , used in
music. Acrostic is not used as much as Rhyme; however, though they are very similar in
style. Many people use this method , but really have no idea what it is called nor really
care as long as it works , and it does . All people tend to do things the easy way , and
their is nothing wrong with that as long as it works . There are certain methods for
everything and it always helps to have some help when needed.The third method that will
be discussed is the method of Loci. The method of 
Loci involves taking an imaginary walk along a familiar path where images of items to be
remembered are associated with certain locations . The first step is to commit to memory
a series of loci, or places along a path. Usually these loci are specific locations in
your home or neighborhood. Then envision each thing you want to remember in one of these

locations. Try to form vivid images . When you need to remember the things , imagine
yourself on your path , which should serve as cues for the retrieval of the images you
have formed ( Wayne Weiten, 2000 ). The usefulness of Loci helps assure yourself of
remembering items in a certain order and the order is 
determined by the location sequence along the certain path. In this paper I have
discussed and gave examples for three different ways to improve one's memory. There are
many other methods in to help with memorization ;however , I believe these are the three
most common used help methods. Each method has it's own direct way in helping one to
memorize something for long periods of time. Memorizing is a everyday thing that is
nearly necessary for everyday life. People have methods for doing everything and just
because you do something one way doesn't make that the only right way. Most methods are
not tought ,some are just distinguish to what is available. No one can remember
everything , but with a little help it makes it somewhat easier to try. Some methods are
learned from experience . Experience helps the person know what they are doing and then
one can do the same task in a certain way which is easier to them . Everyone forgets
things every now and again no matter who you 
are. People usually forget things when something else is on there mind , but their is
something for everything to help us memorize what it is we need to do.