What you'll learn
Strategies that make memory more effective.
Key ideas
- Chunking increases STM capacity.
- Mnemonics and the method of loci aid recall.
- Retrieval cues (including context cues) trigger memories.
- Deep processing and spaced practice improve long-term recall.
Exam tips
- Explain why each technique works, not just what it is.
- Link strategies to memory theory.
Common mistakes
- Describing techniques without explaining them.
- Confusing cues with chunking.