Mnemonology

Mnemonics for the 21st Century

Andrew Chadwick, John Morfett, Martin Borthwick (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

172 Seiten

2010
Psychology Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84169-894-6 (ISBN)

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This book bridges the gap between basic memory research and mnemonic applications through a careful analysis of the processes that underlie effective memory aids. The book traces the history of mnemonics, examines popular techniques, and discusses the current relevance of mnemonics to both psychological researchers and those seeking to improve their memory. Using a unique approach (termed "mnemonology"), the authors seek not necessarily to promote specific mnemonic techniques, but to provide information which will allow one to improve memory by creating their own mnemonics.

James B. Worthen received his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Texas Tech University. He held positions at Michigan Technological University and the University of Texas at Brownsville before joining the faculty at Southeastern Louisiana University where he is now Assistant Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The bulk of his research has been devoted to understanding the mnemonic influence of bizarreness and distinctiveness. R. Reed Hunt received his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of New Mexico. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Texas at San Antonio, he taught at Dartmouth College, Furman University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research has focused on human memory. He currently is Associate Editor of Memory and of the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition.

1. Is There a Place for Mnemonics in Modern Psychology? 2. General Considerations in Selecting Mnemonics. 3. Basic Cognitive and Mnemonic Processes. 4. Formal Mnemonic Systems. 5. Organizational Mnemonics. 6. Experts and Professional Mnemonists. 7. Mnemonics Returns to Education. 8. Mnemonics in Rehabilitation of Impaired Memory and Associated Disabilities. 9. So, Is There a Place for Mnemonics in Contemporary Psychology?

Erscheint lt. Verlag	13.8.2010
Reihe/Serie	Essays in Cognitive Psychology
Zusatzinfo	4 Tables, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort	Hove
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	408 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeine Psychologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Verhaltenstherapie
	Technik ► Bauwesen
ISBN-10	1-84169-894-6 / 1841698946
ISBN-13	978-1-84169-894-6 / 9781841698946
Zustand	Neuware