Whole brain super learning ability

Chapter 16 Magic Memory Technique (4)
Learning and memorizing various lists is the basic method of analysis and association.It's an easy way to test memory, and psychologists have been doing it for years.Using the learning memory list to test memory performance can not only illustrate the effectiveness of memory technology, but also is a practical means in daily life.Because people can do many things in daily life through practice, such as writing letters, paging, making phone calls, going to the market to buy things, and other daily chores.It is useful to write items that people tend to mistake or forget on a piece of paper to enhance memory.After you have begun to practice learning the list, you may continue to use the slips of paper, and keep them in your pocket, as a safety measure or as a means of checking the effectiveness of the memory, though it becomes less and less necessary.Be aware that by relying too much on notes and note pads, people neglect and dull their memory.In order to memorize the list, it is necessary to analyze the different items on the list and make the necessary associations.When people analyze an item, they can observe it from the following different angles.

1.Analogy: Emphasizes the similarities between two items.The method of analogy is to find out the similarities through imagination between two or several items that are originally different in structure or substance.Example: "She reminds me of my sister Christina because they both have blue eyes."

2.Difference method: Emphasize the difference between several items in comparison and find out the differences between them.For example: "I remembered the name of Mr. Black (meaning black in English) because he has pure white hair."

3.Classification: According to the characteristics of different things or different spots, they are classified separately.Sorting is the natural law of organizing thoughts, and forming even numbers is the simplest of them all.Shoes and socks, water bottles and cups, eyes and glasses, always complement each other.

All of these ways of thinking are complementary and can be combined to improve memory.Kenneth Higbee announced that using categorization techniques he improved his ability to remember list items from 19% to 65% for a list.No matter what kind of classification and association can be used, it is better to use than not.The organization of the memory material is directly proportional to the effectiveness of its recall.That is, the higher the organization of the memorized material, the greater the effectiveness of the recall.

In addition, when making associations, it is best to use imagery consciously, which can further improve memory efficiency.Here is an example of using categories to enhance memory:
A. Send a letter

B. To withdraw money from the bank
C. haircut

D. Sharpen the scissors
The things in this list can be combined into the following even numbers: Items A and B are paired because there is a mailbox in front of the bank, and items C and D are paired because the barber needs scissors to cut hair.

If you want to classify different things, you need to make associations; if you want to make image associations, you must imagine the relationship between different things.It comes down to using your imagination to enrich your associations.

If item A and item B in the above example are paired, you can imagine the following: people put the checkbook in the mailbox, but hand the letter to the bank staff to withdraw money.This comically tragic image connects banking and letter-sending while separating the two actions.The analogy between them lies in the fact that the two actions take place in a similar place.

If you pair items C and D, you can make the following associations: the barber misuses the blunt old scissors to cut hair, how painful the barber's expression is!
Due to long-term training, associative thinking will become second nature to people.Count the different things on a list, classify them separately, use analogy to make image associations between them, find out the differences or opposites between them, it all depends on people's imagination, it will make Things on the list become really easy to remember.

The principle of image association can be implemented in the following way: when acquiring a memory, first observe the thing to be remembered (such as a key); then, carefully watch its surroundings.Then, make a mental image of the objects around the key (in this case, next to the telephone, ideally).The third step is to make an image association of the key - the telephone.When remembering where the key was placed, the key and the telephone form a single image that comes to mind at the same time.When people recall where they put something.They are such spontaneous associations. People see in their imagination both what they are looking for and where they put them.Turning this spontaneous association into a conscious action, people will get rid of the habit of forgetting things in the past and ensure that they will remember what they have stored.

A solid understanding of the underlying principles is key to enhancing learning effectiveness.Cooking can be a joy once you master the basic principles of cooking a variety of dishes.To master how to make sorrel sauce, it is necessary to know how to make various sauces, such as white or brown sauce, creamy white sauce or melted ice sauce.Which category does sorrel sauce fall into?You must also know the principles of making white sauce.To make white sauce, you must first heat the butter to dissolve, and stir in the flour while it is hot, then boil until the flour turns brown, and then add the white sauce made of fish, because this sauce is poured on salmon. of.Before eating, whipped cream is also poured in the thickened white sauce to make it more delicious.If you want to compile new production recipes and classify them according to principles, you only need to master the usage of various ingredients and their subtle differences in cooking.For example, the seasoning in the white sauce is added at the end of the cooking, but it must help retain its flavor.In this case, Jerez white wine and crushed sorrel leaves should be added and simmered for a few minutes.Finally, remove the fire, add fresh cream, and adjust salt and pepper according to the severity of taste.The art of adjusting the ingredients of various dishes for taste and health needs is based on the general principles of gastronomy, while the recipe of special dishes still needs to be based on the general principles of gastronomy.Therefore, there are two ways to reduce fat calories, one is to use a non-stick pan with Teflon coating, and the other is to use a small amount of margarine.

Another example concerns the ways of tying knots and how to remember them.One day I attended a demonstration of wearing a Tahitian loincloth.The Tahitian wears a rectangular piece of light cotton that can be worn in 50 ways.The show lady told me that only a few people can remember 3 ways to wear it.I decided to do my best to study the few basic principles on which so many wearing methods have evolved and changed.I succeeded and finally figured out 3 principles from it:
1.Tie the corners of the loincloth together or grab the loincloth a few centimeters from the middle to create new ends, allowing the corners of the loincloth to hang down.This reduces the length of the loincloth when knotting.

2.Knot the loincloth on the front, back, side, on or under the shoulders, loincloth or chest.

3.Wear the loincloth crossed in front or behind the body.If the loincloth is very long, place the bottom part between the legs and tie it where you prefer, such as at the belt, hip or chest.

In this way, anyone can find more than three wearing methods.In order to enhance memory, one must understand the universal law of the transformation of things and master its classification methods.All that remains is to remember the difference, that is, the variation derived from the general principle.

You can also study the following example of the classification memory method: This is a list of errands, including 10 things, some of which have been mentioned before.Now list these 10 things from top to bottom.

Find a cobbler and get a haircut at a hair salon

buy pecans buy lettuce

buy bread grinder scissors
Go to the bank to withdraw money to buy bananas

Send a letter to buy a holy water vessel
First, take a look at these to-dos and categorize them as you like.For example, analyze and classify the food to be purchased, vegetables and fruits can be classified into one category, and walnuts and bread can be classified into another category.Second, weave the food you're buying into a story.For example, by making up a story about "walnut bread" and "banana", three of the five kinds of food can be combined into one image to remember.This memory system facilitates recall, because, at first glance, the various foods have no connection with each other, but according to the classification memory system, they are grouped into a clear and individual unity, which is easy to remember.

When various associations are combined and brought under the imagery of images, a particularly effective tool is at their disposal for improving their memory.Image association and imagination create the necessary preconditions for good memory.The philosopher David Hume well said that association is a "beautiful power" that anyone can learn to master.

Chart memory method

In terms of human senses, as people grow up, the most rapid development is human vision, so if they can't draw maps, they can't visualize, and they may be people with underdeveloped sensory organs.Usually processing or organizing the information seen by the eyes can promote understanding and memory, so training the ability to make diagrams that are easy to understand at a glance is a shortcut to enhancing memory.

Harari, a famous graph theory scholar in the United States, once said: "A thousand words are worth a picture." When a commander of a battle wants to make a decision, he often stands in front of the map and meditates, following the names of places and places that appear in his sight. The label, the memory became active, and the materials provided by the memory helped him formulate a battle plan.For those who are familiar with national maps, if they want to recall the large and medium-sized cities that the Beijing-Guangzhou Line passes through, the railway map first emerges in their brains, and they can recall the names of these cities in order.Another example is that the structure of an internal combustion engine is difficult to remember if it is expressed in words alone, but it is easy to remember with the help of a structure diagram.

Because the use of diagrams can reveal the relationship between things concisely and clearly, it is convenient for us to master the knowledge of the system, diagrams are widely used in our work and study.For example, Mendeleev's "Periodic Table of Chemical Elements", "List of Areas, Populations, and Capitals (Capitals) of Countries (Regions) in the World", "Chronology of Chinese Historical Dynasties", etc., all seem to be clear at a glance.This method of memorizing using graphs is called "chart method".

Some things have commonalities and subtle differences, such as remembering the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine, and explaining some common nouns in political classes, you can also use the graphic method to distinguish them, which is much better than simple text descriptions, as shown in the figure below .

(Picture: 7S double-speed memory method)

The text in the chart should be as concise as possible, even simplified with the prefix method.If you can use simple graphics or symbols instead of words, the memory effect will be better.For example, to list the rhetorical methods of pictographs, "?" is used for "question", and "L" is used for "reverse question". It is easier to recall these images than to recall words.

To memorize using the chart method, you must understand the content of the chart. Some people try to take the exam just by looking at a "History Review Form", that will not work.When Sima Qian talked about the tables in "Historical Records", he said that "those who are ready to learn read their essentials." Whoever "has not learned" wants to take shortcuts, and he has to fight.

When reading, not only write down the main points in words, but also draw them into diagrams. In addition to strengthening memory, it can also train visualization.In the current Chinese, English, history and other subjects, even when mastering the main points of a topic, it is very important to train the graphic ability.For example, causality, time, characters, etc., if they can be drawn into charts, can make the memory clear and improve the reading effect.Moreover, the notes are arranged visually. Once the notes are put together, the content of the chart will emerge in the mind, which is very helpful for the reproduction of memory.

Sometimes, writing with a thick pen or drawing a figure with a colored pen can produce a three-dimensional effect.If you create and express your own unique mark, then, from the time you write the mark, the memory has already started to work.

So how do you make a memory map?This method is actually very similar to the pictures that teachers sometimes draw on the blackboard when we were in school.

Simply put, the making of a memory map is to write the central concept in the center, and then extend it in all directions to produce an organizational structure composed of keywords and prominent images.This structure continues to develop and improve with the deepening of understanding.The specific method is as follows: The first step of the graphic memory method is to write the key words of the things you want to remember in the center of a piece of paper.Then, jot down the second-level bullet points around the keyword and connect them with the central keyword with lines.Then, write down the next-level points related to each second-level point, and connect them with the related second-level points with lines.These tertiary points may or may not be related to the central point.You'll end up with a drawing with many branches that looks a little bit like an absent-minded work, and a little bit like a child's drawing.

Storing information this way is much more fun and easier than taking notes one by one.It reminds you of some key points at a glance.The graphic memory method is very effective for any material information imparted through language or visual images, such as lectures, meetings, books, reports, video tapes, TV documentaries, audio tapes, etc.

The reason why the graphic memory method works so well is that in the process of writing down the main points of each level and drawing the connecting lines to show their interrelationships, you are constantly thinking, understanding and evaluating related information, transforming them into Terms related to your personal experience.This method is especially useful for those with highly developed visual intelligence (as opposed to verbal intelligence), since summarizing bullet points can be stressful for them.Of course, the graphic memory method is simple and easy to implement, and anyone can use it effectively.

Below is a typical memory map.

(Map 7S double-speed memory method)

There are only some scattered labels and lines on the screen, which may appear confusing at first glance.However, if you start from the main point of view in the center, you will soon find out the meaning of this picture.Along the lines emanating from this, we can find the second point of view; along the lines emanating from the second point of view, we will find the third point of view.The rest of the lines show the second-level ideas, the third-level ideas, and the interrelationships between the main ideas.

One study showed that using memory maps improved recall by 50% compared to ordinary note-taking methods.Memory maps can be used in reading, speeches, conference interviews, etc.In this way, the memory map can help you quickly extract relevant information from your mind whenever you need it.The more creative you are with your memory maps, the better your memory will be.

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