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  2. Method of loci - Wikipedia

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    Referring to mnemonic methods, Verlee Williams mentions, "One such strategy is the 'loci' method, which was developed by Simonides, a Greek poet of the fifth and sixth centuries BC." [ 21 ] Loftus cites the foundation story of Simonides (more or less taken from Frances Yates ) and describes some of the most basic aspects of the use of space in ...

  3. Memorization - Wikipedia

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    The method of loci or mind palace is a technique for memorizing practiced since classical antiquity which is a type of mnemonic link system based on places (loci, otherwise known as locations). It is often used where long lists of items need to be memorized.

  4. Art of memory - Wikipedia

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    Referring to mnemonic methods, Verlee Williams mentions, "One such strategy is the 'loci' method, which was developed by Simonides, a Greek poet of the fifth and sixth centuries BC" [48] Loftus cites the foundation story of Simonides (more or less taken from Frances Yates) and describes some of the most basic aspects of the use of space in the ...

  5. Memory improvement - Wikipedia

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    The method of loci is a technique utilized for memory recall when items to be remembered are associated with different locations that are well known to the learner. [21] Method of loci is one of the oldest and most effective mnemonics based on visual imagery. [21]

  6. List of anatomy mnemonics - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of human anatomy mnemonics, categorized and alphabetized.For mnemonics in other medical specialties, see this list of medical mnemonics.Mnemonics serve as a systematic method for remembrance of functionally or systemically related items within regions of larger fields of study, such as those found in the study of specific areas of human anatomy, such as the bones in the hand ...

  7. Category:Mnemonics - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Mnemonics" The following 75 pages are in this category, out of 75 total. ... Method of loci; Metrodorus of Scepsis; Mnemonic effect; Mnemonic link ...

  8. Mnemonist - Wikipedia

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    The term is derived from the term mnemonic, which refers to a strategy to support remembering (such as the method of loci or major system), but not all mnemonists report using mnemonics. Mnemonists may have superior innate ability to recall or remember, [ 1 ] in addition to (or instead of) relying on techniques.

  9. Recall (memory) - Wikipedia

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    A key technique in improving and helping recall memory is to take advantage of Mnemonic devices and other cognitive strategies. Mnemonic devices are a type of cognitive strategy that enables individuals to memorize and recall new information in an easier fashion, rather than just having to remember a list of information that is not related to ...