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Organizing information in a meaningful way aids in memory from "summary" of Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown,Henry L. Roediger III,Mark A. McDaniel

The manner in which information is organized plays a crucial role in how well it is retained in memory. When information is arranged in a way that makes sense and has a clear structure, it becomes easier for the brain to process and store it. This is because our brains are naturally wired to seek patterns and connections in the information that we encounter. By organizing information in a meaningful way, we are essentially providing our brains with a framework to latch onto, making it easier for us to recall the information later on. This process of organizing information helps to create a mental map or schema that allows us to make connections between new information and what we already know. When we connect new information to existing knowledge, it becomes integrated into our long-term memory in a more effective way. This is known as the process of elaboration, where we actively relate new information to what we already know, thereby enhancing our understanding and retention of that information. Furthermore, organizing information in a meaningful way helps to reduce cognitive load, as our brains are not overloaded with disjointed pieces of information. Instead, a well-organized structure allows us to focus on the most important elements of the information, making it easier to encode and retrieve later on.
  1. By organizing information in a meaningful way, we are essentially creating a roadmap for our brains to follow, making it more likely that we will retain that information in the long term. This process of organization and elaboration is essential for effective learning and memory retention, and can significantly enhance our ability to recall information when we need it most.
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Make It Stick

Peter C. Brown

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