| Short term memory is used when recalling information | | | | they learn, the motivation leads to enhancement of the |
| that has been learnt between a few seconds and a | | | | memory. Using known information when memorizing |
| minute ago. This certain type of memory is also known | | | | new ones is also a way to improve short-term |
| as working memory. Although some people believe | | | | memory. |
| that enhancing the memory is not possible, scientists | | | | After keeping something in mind, it is good to tell the |
| have developed several methods used in order to | | | | information to someone else, this time using own |
| improve short term memory. | | | | words. Organizing information is a method to improve |
| Learning-disabled students experience short term | | | | short term memory, too. Writing down notes helps |
| memory problems very frequently. In their cases, | | | | people considerably. Images help people to memorize |
| mnemonics prove to be very effective. Mnemonics | | | | information faster. In conclusion, adding charts and |
| refer to something used for helping the memory. | | | | diagrams to a text increases the memorizing speed. |
| These can be either devices or procedures. The | | | | Using more senses when learning is, as well, a |
| technique is used when teaching new things as people | | | | technique used in order to improve short term |
| learn by recalling something they already know. Of | | | | memory. Reading out loud results in increased attention |
| course, mnemonics are not used only on learning | | | | and motivation. |
| disabled children. They can be used by everybody | | | | People can also improve short term memory by |
| who has short term memory problems. | | | | playing certain games. Usually, a person can memorize |
| In order to improve short term memory, it is important | | | | only 7 things at once. Organizing information, even |
| to know that memory uses mnemonics to set off a | | | | while playing games, leads to a better memory. |
| certain reaction. The mnemonics include images, | | | | Not at last, people who want to improve short term, as |
| sounds, colors, tastes, smells, touch, language and | | | | well as long-term memory are encouraged to follow a |
| emotions. Most of them are related to the senses. | | | | diet based on B vitamins and foliate. Furthermore, |
| Associating a pleasant color or sound to a certain | | | | certain supplements are successfully used by people |
| information helps people to recall faster. | | | | who experience short term memory problems. It is |
| As soon as the mnemonics have been established, | | | | important to know that these supplements help in the |
| people must follow some steps to improve short term | | | | prevention as well as in the treatment of such |
| memory. When people decide to memorize the things | | | | problems. |