in remembering more which they called the methods of PQRST. This acronym stands for Preview, Question, Read, Self-recitation, and Test. Preview refers to giving a cursory look at the chapter and familiarising oneself with its contents. Question means raising questions and seeking answers from the lesson.
Now start reading and look for answers of questions you had raised. After reading try to rewrite what you have read and at the end test how much you have been able to understand. At the end, a note of caution must be sounded. There is no one method that can solve all problems related to retention and bring about an overnight memory improvement.
In order to improve your memory, you need to attend to a wide variety of factors which affect your memory such as your health status, your interest and motivation, your familiarity with the subject matter and so on. In addition, you must learn to use strategies for memory improvement depending upon the nature of memory tasks you are required to accomplish. . What is the meaning of the terms ‘encoding’, ‘storage’ and ‘retrieval’?
. How is information processed through sensory, short-term and long-term memory systems? . How are maintenance rehearsals different from elaborative rehearsals?
. Differenciate between declarative and procedural memories? . Describe the hierarchical organisation in long-term memory?
. Why does forgetting take place? . How is retrieval related forgetting different from forgetting due to interference?
. What evidence do we have to say that ‘memory is a constructive process’? . Define mnemonics?
Suggest a plan to improve your own memory.