🏛️ Method of Loci
The method of loci or the memory palace is a mnemonic technique based on the visualization of a familiar location or space where the information is placed and then navigating mentally through these locations to recall items systematically and effectively.
🔤 Acronyms & Acrostics
Acronyms and acrostics are memory aids that involve making up words from the initial letters of a set of words or sentences, helping the retention of complex materials in a simpler way.
🎨 Keyword Method
The keyword method associates a new word with a familiar sound and a vivid mental image. It is especially effective for foreign language vocabulary and abstract terms.
🔗 Chunking Technique
Chunking groups related information into meaningful units, reducing cognitive load and making large amounts of data easier to remember, like phone numbers or credit card numbers.
📖 Story Method
The story method connects items through vivid imagery and coherent narratives. It creates meaningful links between otherwise unrelated pieces of information, aiding memory.
🔢 Peg System
The peg system associates numbers with rhyme words or images, linking information to these pegs. It is especially useful for remembering ordered lists or recalling sequences.