How memory works--and how to make it work for you
By: Robert Madigan
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9781462520374; 9781462520381
Subjects: Mnemonics; Memory
Description: "Do you wish you could remember the names of people you just met? What if birthdays, anniversaries, and online passwords rarely slipped your mind? Robert Madigan is an expert in the "memory arts"--practical, proven methods for improving the ability to retain and use information. Like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, it's important to exercise memory in simple ways every day. Dr. Madigan explains the science of how memory works and presents innovative mnemonic devices and visualization techniques that will help everyone--from students to seniors--sharpen their mental skills; avoid embarrassing lapses; and remember faces, appointments, facts, numbers, lists, and much more"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-269) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : The art and science of memory; title: Four ways of remembering; title: Working memory : it's short-term memory and more; title: Attention : "the secret of good memory"; title: How dragons make strong memories; title: How we recall memories; title: Paths to better memory; title: Remembering names; title: Remembering to remember; title: Remembering facts; title: Remembering numbers; title: Remembering skills; title: Remembering life; title: The PARIS mnemonics; title: The memory palace; title: Mindsets and memory.