1)
Memory Involves:
Noticing-attention to information
Storing- maintaining information overtime on the brain.
Reclaiming/Retrieval- recalling of events or information from the past.
Forgetting involves:
Retrieval failure of past gathered information.
Interfering of new experiences that disrupt memory.
2)
Why memory blocks occur
Emotional blocks: past experiences that hidden reclamation of information.
Physical blocks: the wellbeing of the body e.g. lack sleep.
Mechanical blocks: unclear and unrecognizable storage of information in the brain.
3)
Retrieval failures and corrective measures
Poor labeling: evaluate and relate connections between subjects.
Disuse: use stored information ASAP. Set specific time intervals to review information.
Response competition: get some breathing space.
Situation variation: rehearse content in different situations.
4)
Guidelines for effective listening
Focus: pay attention, stay away from distractions, and take notes.
Find relevance: find something you connect with from a conversation.
Participate: use own words to rephrase.
Ask questions.
Provide an alternative explanation in discussions.
5)
Understanding
Involves making information accessible and useful to use.
Can be improved through:
Creating mental pictures.
Continuous practicing and application of acquired information.
6)
Findings
Learning involves sound memory and understanding.
Active listening can be achieved through practice.
It helps to understand your memory blocks.
Apply the necessary strategy to counter-memory blocks.
Apply what is learned as soon as possible.
7)
Improving memory
Practice, practice, practice: through continuous rehearsal.
Apply all sense in listening and memorizing.
Come up with an efficient “filling” system in the brain.
Study a few things at predetermined intervals.
Use mnemonic devices.
8)
Mnemonics
Tools applied to help remember information mostly facts. Includes;
Songs
Acronyms
Phrases
9)
Forgetting
When information that had once been entered in the long-term memory cannot be reclaimed.
Caused by;
Not noticing
Failure to store information.
When a newly acquired behavior replaces an existing one.
10)
Remembering names
Make a conscious decision to remember the names
Actively listen and repeat the name.
Connect the name to the face.
Appreciate unique physical feature e.g. brown eyes.
11)
Memorizing and Understanding
Understanding is remembering in the long run
Memorizing remembering in the short run.
Passing an exam necessitates good memory.
However, passing does not amount to a good understanding.