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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Do you ever wish you had a better memory? I'm generally pretty good at remembering things like dates and numbers, but for some reason I am really bad at recalling people's names (which seems a bit odd because I've always had such a strong fascination with names). I recently asked our Facebook page fans to share some of their best tips for memorizing important information and I received lots of excellent and creative solutions   Reader Share Their Best Memory Improvement Strategies Which techniques were recommended the most? Many readers suggested that things like repetition, association, mnemonics, and chunking can be especially helpful. For example, associating a name with a similar-sounding word or linking a set of numbers to a song can sometimes help cement the information in your memory. "When it's something like a name sometimes I use like-words. When it's something to do with numbers, a simple tune helps," reader Maribel explained... Learn more Search Related Topics:  memory  forgetting  chunking 10 More Ways to Improve Your Memory Cognitive psychologists have discovered a number of techniques to help improve memory. If you are sick of forgetting where you left your keys or losing track of important assignments, check out these strategies and discover how you can apply these memory tips to your own studies... Learn more Search Related Topics:  memory  psychology tips  cognitive psychology Fascinating Facts About Memory Our memory helps make us who we are. From fondly recollecting childhood events to remembering where we left our keys, memory plays a vital role in every aspect of our lives. It provides us with a sense of self and makes up our continual experience of life... Learn more Search Related Topics:  memory  forgetting  Explanations for Forgetting Research has not only revealed a great deal about how we store and utilize memory, but also about how and why we forget... Learn more   Search Related Topics:  forgetting  memory  cognitive psychology Related Searches Memory Improvement Cognitive Memory Improve Your Memory Working Memory Memory Strategies Featured Articles Psychology Dictionary - Psychology Terms from A to Z Where Do Psychologists Work Spotlight On: Mary Ainsworth What Should You Do If You're Failing Psychology? Need a Project for a Psychology Fair? Can Psychologists Prescribe Medications?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Psychology? 8 Stages of Human Development 10 Most Influential Psychologists How Colors Impact Moods Which Psychology Career Is Best for You?   Follow me on: Advertisement