Question

Describe two mnemonic techniques that would enable you to remember the following list of grocery items: milk, eggs, margarine, oranges, rhubarb, ice cream, eggplant, and sausage. Explain why each would be effective.

Answer 1

Answer:

-Peg of the hook system

-Chunking

Explanation:

A mnemonic technique is a technique that aids in memory. The following techniques would be effective:

Peg of the hook system:this technique attaches images to objects(what needs to be remembered). This way one remembers image in tandem with object of memory.

Chunking: this technique could be used to remember bulk information. Here individual arranges information into meaningful units or pairs such as when one pairs a particular kind of food with another because they are classified under same food class.