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Memory and Concentration
Memory and Concentration
Concentration
Center for Academic
Advising and Retention
Services (CAARS)
Memory and
Concentration
• Memory
• Knowledge
• Concentration
• Managing Memory
• Mneumonic Devices
• Effeciency
Memory
• Sensory memory
• Short-term memory
• Long-term memory
Memory
Create connections:
•“Brainstorm” the information
•Create or recall examples
Tips for Managing Memory
Make a connection
between new information
and what you already
know.
Tips for Managing Memory
ROY G. BIV
Mnemonic Devices
• Inefficient processing of
information is the weak link
in the memory chain
Memory and Concentration
• Begley, S. (2011). Can you build a better brain. Retrieved January 16,
2011, from Newsweek: http://www.newsweek.com/2011/01/03/can-you-
build-a-better-brain.html.
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Heather Unger-Robertson
Learning Support Coordinator/Academic Advisor
University of North Alabama
Keller Hall 119
256-765-5949
hurobertson@una.edu