Create mnenomics for the terms: stores, encoding, processes, retrival, iconic memory, echoic memory, primacy effect, recency effect, semantic memory, and episodic memory.
We will be happy to critique your mnenomics.
As a side issue, the research linking mnenomics to memory is very mixed. Research in cognitive functioning centers on, or variations of, learning by repetition spaced over time as a central issue: That is, we learn by repetition spaced over time, whether mnenomics or used or some other technique, such as flash cards, writing defining sentences, use orally, or whatever. Personally, as a teacher, flash cards seem to be the most effective. They are fast, cheap, efficient, and have a proven record as a system of learning. Of course, flash cards have to be repeated, spaced over time. I am not a fan of creating mnenomics as an efficient method of learning, it seems to me to be more centered on side issues involved in learning. Good luck.
Can a mnenomic be a saying? The mnenomic is supposed to help us remember the definition of the word right? I'm just having trouble creating mnenomics. Is there a website or something that can explain mnenomics and give examples so I have a clearer understanding when I create mine?
A quick Google search for mnemonics produced these sites.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=mnemonics
The mnemonics you create need to be those with most meaning for you. The associated meaning of the terms might be helpful. For example, you see icons and hear echoes.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
Sure! Here are some mnemonic devices for each term:
1. Stores: "Squirrels Tend to Organize and Remember Every Seed." This reminds you that stores refer to the memory's ability to organize and retain information.
2. Encoding: "Every Naughty Cat Only Roars In Naughty Games." This reminds you that encoding is the process of converting information into a format that can be stored and retrieved later.
3. Processes: "Properly Organized Subjects Exercise Simplified Skills." This reminds you that processes refer to the mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, and using information.
4. Retrieval: "Remember Every Treasured Item Via Experienced Learning." This reminds you that retrieval is the process of accessing and bringing information from the memory stores into conscious awareness.
5. Iconic Memory: "Images Creating Ongoing New Impressionable Connections Yearn." This reminds you that iconic memory is a visual sensory memory that lasts for a very short duration.
6. Echoic Memory: "Echoing Calls Hold Over Important Conversations Memorably." This reminds you that echoic memory is the auditory sensory memory that briefly retains sounds or echoes.
7. Primacy Effect: "People Remember Initial Moments in Conversations, Yes?" This reminds you that the primacy effect refers to our tendency to remember the first items in a list better than those in the middle or end.
8. Recency Effect: "Recent Encounters Can Overwhelm Nostalgic Youths." This reminds you that the recency effect refers to our tendency to remember the last items in a list better than those in the middle or beginning.
9. Semantic Memory: "Semantic Memories Encapsulate Meaningful Absurdities, Nonstop Imaginations, and Creativities." This reminds you that semantic memory is our general knowledge of facts, concepts, and meanings.
10. Episodic Memory: "Every Pleasurable Incident Stays In Cups, moments held on the front desk permanently." This reminds you that episodic memory is our ability to recall specific events, experiences, and episodes in our lives.
Remember that creating your own mnemonics using words that have personal meaning or associations to you can be even more effective!