mnemonics
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Use the ‘Method of Loci’ to Remember Anything
The method of loci (or the loci technique) is a mnemonic memorization trickwith a number of uses, from helping people with mild cognitive impairment learn and remember information to getting someone ready to give a speech. You can use it, too—for whatever you need to remember. What is the method of loci? “Loci” sounds like…
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Use the ‘Chunking’ Method to Actually Remember What You Studied
Studying is a necessary pain when one is in school, which is why we have devised so many ways to do it. Everyone learns differently, but some methods are more trusted than others. “Chunking,” for instance, is a real-deal psychological trick that the biggest brains in psychology swear by. Here’s how to do it if…