A mnemonic device is a technique used to enhance memory and recall. It often involves creating associations between hard-to-remember information and easy-to-remember information.
Think of a mnemonic device as your brain's GPS system. Just like how a GPS helps you navigate roads, a mnemonic device helps guide your brain to the right memory.
Chunking: This is a strategy for making more efficient use of short-term memory by grouping information. It's often used in conjunction with mnemonics.
Acrostic: An acrostic is a type of mnemonic where the first letter of each word in a sentence corresponds to the first letter of what you want to remember.
Method of Loci: Also known as the Memory Palace, this ancient technique uses visualization of familiar spatial environments to enhance recall, acting as an elaborate mnemonic device.
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