Question

Carter is studying for his biology exam. He is trying to remember the process of photosynthesis so he creates a story about a flower growing in a field that includes the flower taking in sunlight. What memory strategy is he using

Answer 1

The correct answer is Mnemonics

Mnemonic techniques are personal strategies used to remember information. They act as a “shortcut” that allows us to associate something concrete with what we want to remember.

Attention is one of the main components of memory. In order for information to move from short-term memory to long-term memory, it is necessary to focus attention on that information. When studying or trying to memorize something, it is important to be in a place without distractions and that allows us to focus attention. Thus, the stimulus that matters is highlighted and memorization is facilitated