An infographic on the forgetting curve
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation
In 1885, Hermann Ebbinghaus studied his own memory. He wanted to know how quickly he forgot new information. He gave himself tests after different periods of time to see how much he forgot each time. The result is called The Forgetting Curve.
[1] We forget the fastest in the first 24 hours.
[2] And then we forget more and more but the speed slows down over time.
[3] After about six days, we have forgotten most of the new information.
[4] If we revise the information …
[5] ... we make the memory stronger and we slow down the speed of forgetting.
[6] If we revise again and again, we can leave longer and longer periods of time between revisions.
Time is not the only thing that makes us forget something. If we are tired or under stress, we forget faster. If the information was difficult to understand we will forget it faster too. But things that are very important or meaningful to us are easier to remember.
I write them down.
Actually, I use three methods to remember things I need to do. First, I always set alarms with the tasks I need to do at specific times. Second, I put notes on my desk. This actually helps me a lot. Third, I ask my mother to remind me about things because her memory is much better than mine.
good
When I need to remember new words, I practice using them in many sentences. I also write them in a notebook so I can read them again and again. I also try to listen to the audio often so I may still remeber them.
Well, recently i use a notebook on my phone in general.
When it comes to studying i do not prefer to write a lot so i just read the new information and understand it very well either by myself or by using any AI tools to helping me and then i explain it loudly like i explain it to someone.
Absolutely, the review helps you remember, but if you don't use the information for a long time, you will still forget it. So for me, the best way to remember is through use. Sometimes I just explain the information to another person so I can keep it in mind. And if you use the new information in your work, it's the best way.
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very bad
I have a specific relationship with my memory because I feel like I have a very poor memory. I have problems remembering the names of people I meet, for example at work or at social events like parties.
That’s why I think my vocabulary is limited, even though I learn new words all the time. Maybe I’m doing it the wrong way? I hope this article will help me understand why this happens and how I can improve the situation.
I have the same issue. I can go into the hospital for example and be introduced to the anaesthesiologist, the nurse who will look after me and maybe two or three other people such as the doctor performing the procedure and I will forget all their names. I have to hear a name several times to remember it.
Same thing in new courses. I'll even forget the tutors name until I get used to it