Memory is all without exception. But for someone it is better developed, and for someone it is worse. If the second option is closer to you, you should not be upset - everything is fixable. There are many ways to memorize. Why not take advantage of them? We will tell you how to remember the most complex information.
Memory in terms of physiology
The memorization process is one of the main functions of memory. Without it, its further functioning is impossible. Memorization allows a person to reproduce previously seen or heard information, correct it, use it in later life.
Sometimes a person hardly reproduces the material. There is a reverse process - forgetting. This situation is natural for people of any age. This happens because the brain filters out information that it does not need, or that information that has not been used for a long time. But the mechanism helps to concentrate on the new material, to remember it better.
The process of memorization (as well as forgetting) is purely individual, depending on the characteristics of the brain.
Memorization in psychology
To remember is to build an imaginary connection of something with something: for example, the name of a person with his style of clothing, the date of the event with its content, etc. In psychology, this is called "associative connections."
Building such links provides a phased memorization of information with all the details. Many techniques are based on associations.
Important: determine your type of memory
When setting a goal to remember “as much as possible and faster”, we often forget that there are certain factors that influence the speed, the effectiveness of memorization. Taking them into account, you can simplify this process.
- Psychological features of memory. That is, the definition of which type is developed more.
- The nature of the material to memorize (text, audio text, event, image).
- If this is a text, it is worth considering its subject, complexity of composition, volume, plot.
- For what period, how much detail you need to remember.
To determine which type of memory prevails, you can pass the test. To do this, you need three sheets of paper that need to be numbered. The next step is to write (or ask someone about such a service) on each sheet of 10 words. For example:
- deer;
- grass;
- house;
- an Apple;
- autumn;
- night;
- magazine;
- television;
- music;
- dad.
It is necessary to read the words out loud, then turn the sheet, write them down from memory.
We proceed to the next sheet with the new 10 words. Now they need to read about themselves, then turn over and write.
The third step, the third sheet - reading words, writing them in the air.
Now we check the results: if the greatest number of matches is on sheet 1, this indicates a better work of the auditory (auditory) memory. Large matches on sheet 2 indicate a well-developed visual. It prevails in many people. The third sheet is responsible for kinesthetic memory. Such a tendency is quite rare, but still occurs.
Effective methods of memorization
Now there is not a small number of different techniques, exercises aimed at the development of memory. They are based on psychological strategies or concepts.
Method of multi-touch reception.
The more receptors of perception are involved in the process of perception, the more effective the result will be. If the goal is to memorize the names of objects or objects, it is best not just to read, memorize words, and look at their image. In the same methodology, some scholars recommend associating memorization with elements of art, for example, listening to classical music when studying a text.
Associative practice.
Associating helps the brain to build logical circuits related to memorizing necessary objects or events. When associating an object with a significant event or its physical incarnation, it is easier to remember something.
The principle of sorting material.
This principle is guided by those who want to save time. It consists in sorting the material into blocks or topics, learning it in parts. This helps to remember the material quickly, efficiently, firmly.
Method of buffet.
Such methods of memorization are completely opposite to the sorting principle; they consist in learning, repetition of information in a row, without breaking it into blocks. Many champions of memorization tournaments use this technique, arguing that it is better to study subjects, mastering the skills of various categories. They associate the technique with the tasting of various dishes of the buffet, and not the usual order using the menu.
A way to drop words.
The necessary material for the study is written by hand, with the rejection of some words (you only need to leave the first letter). After - read the text, restoring the missed moments from memory. There are specially created programs that, after loading text, overlap parts of words. This method helps with memorizing poems.
Rhyme.
The technique is often used to memorize rules. Maybe the phrase "rules in verses" sounds childish, but then you can remember for a long time that "The emphasis in the word catalog falls on the third syllable!".
Numbers.
There is a technique of linking words with numbers. This is a kind of association technique. For example, a 0-bagel, 2-swan, 8-points ... This technique can be used when studying words with a child, giving similar examples for simple memorization.
Cicero's method is to represent objects in a familiar setting. The technique is effective while learning languages. When the need arises to remember a word, an association occurs with a familiar setting: cat lies on the bed, and the wardrobe is in the corner.
How to remember everything without any problems: 8 secrets
These details will help to concentrate on the necessary information, make the memorization process interesting.
- Important thoughts should be recorded.. Writing down the necessary material, we develop mechanical memory. Writing a diary will be very useful. Scientists argue that the brain is able to firmly concentrate on negative thoughts. "Splashing out" bad thoughts on paper before starting to memorize will have a good effect on the result.
- Nature helps. Learning material in nature increases concentration by 20%. If you cannot get to the fresh air, you can simply devote time to yourself and relax a little.
- The volume level matters. The pronunciation of words out loud and loudly increases the efficiency of memorization by 10%. This is especially true of learning foreign words.
- Using a voice recorder to record your voice involves several types of memory.
- Changing the situation will help when the brain does not want to work, and the words "do not climb" in the head. This indicates a general fatigue, which means that we should not forget to give the body a rest, change the environment.
- Health first. Doing constant mental stress, you need to remember about the right lifestyle, sports and good sleep.
- Stimulate yourself with a nice reward for the material you have learned and learned.
- Repetition is an integral part of learning any information. Especially helpful to repeat before bedtime.
I would like to finish with the words of American writer Jack Kerouac: "Trust your memory, the results will surprise you." Use our recommendations and share them with your friends. Working on yourself, you can remember everything.
