MEMORY STEPS
This is the first step of memory and means getting information into your brain.
What is ENCODING?
Encoding means learning new information and putting it into your memory.
You must do this before you can remember anything.
What is PAYING ATTENTION?
If you don’t pay attention, memory cannot form.
Learning by listening uses this sense.
What is HEARING (AUDITORY LEARNING)?
Listening helps the brain remember information.
Repeating information using your own words.
What is PARAPHRASING?
Paraphrasing means putting information into your own words.
Getting enough sleep helps your brain form new memories.
What is SLEEP?
Sleep helps the brain store memories.
This step of memory means saving information in the brain so it can be used later.
What is STORAGE?
Storage means keeping information in your brain.
Putting information into groups (like a grocery list) helps memory.
What is ORGANIZATION (CATEGORIZATION)?
This means grouping similar information together.
Writing information down helps memory because it uses this type of learning.
What is WRITING (VISUAL / MOTOR LEARNING)?
Writing helps lock information into memory.
Saying what you are doing out loud so you don’t forget.
What is TALKING TO YOURSELF?
This keeps your attention focused.
These can make it harder for the brain to form memories.
What are ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR SOME MEDICATIONS?
These can interfere with memory formation.
This memory step means finding information in your brain when you need it.
What is RETRIEVAL?
Retrieval means getting information back out of your memory.
When information is messy or mixed up, this memory step becomes harder.
What is RETRIEVAL?
It’s harder to find information when it’s not organized.
Saying information out loud helps memory because it uses this.
What is SPEAKING (VERBAL LEARNING)?
Talking out loud helps keep attention and memory.
Good notes focus on this instead of every word.
What are MAIN IDEAS?
Writing key points helps memory more than writing everything.
Remembering a tall man named Jeff by thinking of a giraffe exemplifies this strategy.
What is ASSOCIATION?
Using similarities helps memory stick.
This is the memory step we have the most control over.
What is ENCODING?
This is the step where we choose how we learn information.
Organizing appointment cards by date or doctor helps memory because it makes information easier to access.
What is FIND (RETRIEVE) INFORMATION?
Organization helps us find memories faster.
Learning by hearing, writing, and speaking works best because it does this.
What is USING MULTIPLE PARTS OF THE BRAIN?
More brain areas = stronger memory.
Connecting new information to something you already know.
What is ASSOCIATION?
Association links new memories to old ones.
Writing things down, saying them out loud, and paying attention all help with this memory step.
What is ENCODING?
Encoding is how memories begin.
Name one way you help yourself remember things in daily life and explain why it works.
Writing notes, talking out loud, association, reminders