memory tricks
[ˈmɛməri trɪks]
nounpl: memory tricks
técnicas de memorização
1. Techniques or methods used to improve recall and retention of information by creating associations, patterns, or vivid mental images
Using memory tricks like acronyms and visualization helped her ace the exam.
Usar técnicas de memorização como acrônimos e visualização ajudou-a a passar no exame.
2. Mnemonic devices employed to make memorizing difficult or complex information easier and more effective
The teacher taught the students memory tricks to remember the order of the planets.
O professor ensinou aos alunos técnicas de memorização para lembrar a ordem dos planetas.
3. Strategies such as chunking, method of loci, or association techniques used to enhance memory performance
Memory tricks can range from simple rhymes to elaborate mental palace constructions.
Técnicas de memorização podem variar desde rimas simples até construções elaboradas de palacios mentais.
Memory tricks are widely taught in both Brazilian and American educational systems as study aids. In Brazil, they are often emphasized in preparatory courses for vestibular exams (entrance exams for universities). In the USA, they are commonly integrated into academic curricula and professional training programs. The concept has gained popularity with the rise of cognitive psychology and learning sciences, and many self-help and productivity resources feature memory enhancement techniques based on these principles.
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