Techniques of memory
April 12th, 2012 by Jashodhara Purkayastha
I came across many people including young students who are very much forgetful, so this prompted me to write the topic. They can not remember things properly. Even I can not remember the names easily. Recently I found that my mother can’t remember the recent incidents properly but she is neither emotional nor is she aggressive. Keeping these things in my mind, I thought of writing some memory exercises. These techniques are useful for all. Students can do the exercise regularly for better performance. 
There are many techniques to improve memory. The memory depends on age. Some old people remember the old experience well but forget the present. We tend to forget the name, password, telephone numbers etc, etc. very often and sometimes it is very difficult to memorize again.
Lets find out some of the common & simple techniques to remember the things well.
Mnemonics: It is a greek word which means “Aid to memory”. This system usually makes use of visual imagery to provide useful association and connection to memory. Some popular devices are—-
a) Pegword method: We build up a picture in our mind. We have to remember a set peg words rather than a location.
The peg words numbering 1 to 10 may be memorized by—
One is won
Two is tow 
Three is tree 
Four is more
Five is hive
Six is mix 
Seven is heaven
Eight is rate
Nine is Rhine
Ten is hen
If these images don’t attract, then change them for something more meaningful.
b) Link and story method: Link and story is one of the easiest mnemonics. Create a memorable story and link with the present situation.
I’ll mention the remaining techniques in next write up.
Posted in Psychology | 4 Comments »
April 13th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Learn, understand and implement that is a great asset. The more you read the more you forget. The more you forget the the less you learn. So read less lol.
Remembering things by these methods would be interesting.
April 13th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Here’s another in Hindustani
Ek is fake
Do is low
Teen is teen
Char is far
Paach is munch
Chey is che
Sath is saath
Aanth is fart
Nau is no
Dus is bus
May 11th, 2012 at 4:44 am
I would really enjoy reading more on this topic and I would appreciate if you will update your blog more often! Thanks a lot! Cheers
July 11th, 2012 at 4:36 am
Thank you for sharing your ideas and thoughts. I really appreciate it!