Mnemonic devices aid in memory retention from "summary" of Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown,Henry L. Roediger III,Mark A. McDaniel
Mnemonic devices are strategies that help us remember information by linking it to something familiar or easy to recall. These devices can take many forms, such as acronyms, rhymes, or visual images. By creating these associations, we make the information more meaningful and memorable, which aids in retention.
One reason mnemonic devices are effective is that they tap into our existing knowledge and mental structures. When we connect new information to something we already know, we create a stronger memory trace. This process, known as elaborative rehearsal, helps encode the information more deeply in our minds.
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