Question

Create mnenomics for the terms: stores, encoding, processes, retrival, iconic memory, echoic memory, primacy effect, recency effect, semantic memory, and episodic memory.

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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?

Answer 3

A quick Google search for <u>mnemonics</u> produced these sites.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=mnemonics

Answer 4

The mnemonics you create need to be those with most meaning for <I>you</I>. The associated meaning of the terms might be helpful. For example, you <I>see</I> icons and <I>hear</I> echoes.

I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.