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Master of Memory – Memory Strategies. Andrew B. Crocker Extension Program Specialist – Gerontology Health Texas Cooperative Extension The Texas A&M University System 2006. Let’s Review. Crystallized Intelligence The accumulated knowledge on which a person can draw
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Master of Memory – Memory Strategies Andrew B. Crocker Extension Program Specialist – Gerontology Health Texas Cooperative Extension The Texas A&M University System 2006
Let’s Review. . . • Crystallized Intelligence • The accumulated knowledge on which a person can draw • Vocabulary, Judgment, Wisdom, Experience • Fluid • Speed and accuracy of information processing • How quickly something can be learned & recalled
Let’s Review. . . • Three basic types of memory: • Sensory Memory • Momentary sensations and impressions • Short-term Memory • Holds information for several seconds while we decide what to do with it • Long-term Memory • Can Last FOREVER!
Let’s Review. . . • Auditory • Do you need to hear it? • Visual • Do you need to see it? • Kinesthetic • Do you need touch it?
Strategies to Remember • Concentration • Association • Repetition • Relaxation
Concentration • Attention • Priority • Effort
Concentration • Try adding the following numbers while reciting the months of the year • 8 + 5 + 9 + 3 + 7 + 2 • You probably can’t do either well because your concentration isn’t focused
Association • Elaboration • Visualization • Organization • Links • Cues
Association • Turner Medical Clinic • Rose Campbell’s name • Your white-haired neighbor, Marsha
Repetition • Order • Lists • Notes • Rehearsal
Repetition • Finish the following lines • Amazing Grace, how sweet . . . • Over hill, over dale . . . • Plop, plop. Fizz, fizz . . .
Relaxation • Facilitates other strategies • Improves concentration • Clears mind for association • Frees mind for repetition • Consolidation
Relaxation • Close your eyes, take a deep breath and release slowly • Sit down and count to 10 while clearing your mind • Flex and release the muscles of your feet and toes (repeat) • Make a fist and release (repeat)
Stretch Your Brain! • Strategy handouts • Identifying strategies • Association • Repetition • Organization • One Step • Visualization
Homework Time • Memory Diary • Strategy Handouts
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