What is your most vivid early memory?

Memory and Concentration

Memory is like a

Because

Memory is not like a

Because

Take a good look at these words

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Define “attention”

Attention

• The selective process that controls awareness

Define “concentration”

Concentration

• The continual re-focusing on a perceived message or stimulus

Be here now

Two factors influence attention & concentration

Internal factors• Identify internal factors that influence your

ability to concentrate:

Two factors influence attention & concentration

External factors• Identify external factors that influence your

ability to concentrate:

Developing good attention & concentration requires that

you control these factors

How can you control these factors?

Internal factors External factors

How Memory Works

• Remembering- active process of recalling• Memory-capacity to store, retain & retrieve

information• 3 types of remembering: 1. sensory 2. short term memory 3. long term memory

Visual Strategies that help you remember

• Think Link or Mind Map

Visual Strategies that help you remember

• Time Lines

Visual Strategies that help you remember

• Tables

Visual Strategies that help you remember

• Hierarchy Charts

Can you recall the two lists of words?

Which list was easier to remember and why?

Recite, rehearse, and write

Mnemonic Devices

Visual Images & Associations

Acronyms

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