2006-09-24 15:32:14 · 4 answers · asked by Kelbells 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
How can being conscious of new information aid in memory or retention of that information.
For example; short term memory lasts less than 15 seconds. If you consciously make a connection to something that you already know it aids in understanding and the ability to recall it later is improved.
Take a random list of words (10 of them; numbered 1-10 but 2 words for each line) and read them. Do not allow anyone to write them down. For example, if you say basket, tablecloth for #1 and then 2 may be cat, curtain, etc. Then read just the first word and see how many people can recall the second word. Then explain to them that if they make a connection between the 2 or create a visual picture they will be able to recall most or all of the words. Do it again with a new group of words and see the improvements.
2006-09-24 16:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about how memories are formed and the chemical differences between short-term and long-term memory
2006-09-24 23:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by Tiramysu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe something about concious and unconcious memories. cause there's stuff your brain picks up and you remember yet don't know why you remember this.
2006-09-24 23:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by Starry_night 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am I the only person who sees the irony in this question?
2006-09-24 22:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋