Question

Desmond must enter a long string of numbers (1 4 9 2 1 6 2 0 1 7 7 6) into an old computer every two hours or the computer will mysteriously shut down. desmond finds that combining the numbers into three meaningful years (1492, 1620, 1776) makes it easier for him to remember the string. desmond is relying on which memory aid to help him recall the numbers?

Answer 1

Chunking is a kind of learning or memory technique in which a large sum of information is divided into chunks so that the person is able to assimilate the information easier and more efficiently. In this case, he grouped the numbers similar to years so that there are 3 pieces of information which he has to remember only instead of 12 numbers.