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Scott Volk

Restorff Effect

In 1933 Hedwig von Restorff discovered that: Isolating an item against a crowded or homogenous background facilitates the learning of that isolated item. [1] This is often called the isolation effect, and it is useful when designing mnemonics. 1. Wallace, W. P. (1965). Review of the historical, empirical and theoretical

Mnemonic Liquidity

'Mnemonic liquidity' relates to how readily a mnemonic technique can be deployed for a specific type of memory task. Mnemonic liquidity varies depending on the balance between the mental effort required for encoding information and the effectiveness of recall.

Major System

The Major System, also known as the phonetic number system, is a mnemonic technique used to aid in memorizing numbers.

Number Rhyme

The Number Rhyme pegging system is a mnemonic technique that enhances memory by associating items with numbers through rhymes. This approach is particularly effective for memorizing lists or sequences, leveraging the natural human affinity for rhythmic and auditory patterns. How the Number Rhyme System Works: Assign Rhymes to Numbers: In

Number Shape

The number shape pegging system is a mnemonic technique that involves associating numbers with objects or shapes that resemble those numbers. This system helps in memorizing sequences of numbers or lists of items by linking them to easily recognizable shapes. Here's how it typically works: * Assign Shapes to

Method of Loci

The method of loci, also known as the memory palace technique, is an ancient and effective mnemonic strategy used to enhance memory. It involves visualizing a familiar place or route and then mentally placing the items you want to remember along this path.

Pegging

A "pegging system" in mnemonics refers to the method of 'hanging' information you want to remember onto mental 'pegs'. These pegs serve as fixed, familiar reference points in your memory.

Person Action Object

The PAO system, short for Person-Action-Object, is a mnemonic method for easily remembering number sequences.