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The human brain has a unique property-neuroplasticity. This is the ability to change, to self-learn, depending on external circumstances. It is thanks to this property that we can constantly develop our brain, subjecting it to regular cognitive loads. And it is precisely because of this property that brain functions fade if it is not trained.
Memory is one of the three main cognitive functions of the brain, and, accordingly, the rule of neuroplasticity also applies to it — if it is trained regularly, it will only become stronger. It turns out that the memory can be trained to remember information faster, more, and also more quickly extract it from memory at the right time.
For memory training, 2 aspects are important: attention training and an integrated approach. Attention activates the brain, so often the problem of “bad memory” lies in simple inattention — we do not remember what is not paid our attention. A comprehensive approach implies a general training of all types and properties of memory: short-term, working, long-term; volume, speed of memorization and reproduction, storage duration.
Proven, well-known methods of memory training-reading and memorizing poems, learning foreign languages, playing board games-are effective, but not comprehensive. For versatile brain development, modern technologies offer online cognitive simulators in a playful way.
разработал developed 45+ such simulators based on scientific research of memory, attention and thinkingThe Wikium service. Daily training for 15 minutes increases concentration, improves memory and stimulates thinking. The development program is designed in such a way as to first activate attention (warm-up), and then alternately train the rest of the brain functions. The approach here is individual for each user — based on introductory testing, a development plan is selected so that the strengths are supported by the weaker ones. In addition, in addition to daily training, you can additionally engage in simulators aimed specifically at developing memory — there are 12 of them.
Perhaps even easier and faster than building up your muscles!
Recently, scientists from Radboud University proved that a phenomenal memory is accessible to everyone, publishing the results of their work in the journal Neuron.
Scientists have found that in 40 days, training the brain for 30 minutes a day (using the method of strategic memorization), you can remember 62 words from a list of 72 words, when as without training, on average, a person can remember only about 26.
Briefly about the experiment:
The researchers recruited 51 people and divided them into 3 groups: two training groups and one control group. Before and after the exercises, their brains were scanned.
The first group was trained in short-term memory – a special tactic was used to help record sequences in memory, which was similar to a game for concentration of attention.
The second one was trained in “strategic memorization -” taught a systematic method of memorizing lists (the most popular method among mnemonic athletes is “locus memory training”)
After training, participants had to memorize a list of words�and recall. Group 1 (which trained short-term memory) was able to recall 11 words, while group 2 (locus memory training) was able to recall more than 35 words.�
According to the results of tests (brain scans), scientists found that those who memorized “loci”, functional connections and patterns of connections became similar to those of athletes.�
You can read more here
Mnemonics books with different mnemonics techniques:�
1.�A quick mind. How to forget unnecessary things and remember what you need
2.�Remember everything. Mastering knowledge without boredom and cramming
3.�Phenomenal memory. Methods of storing information
Author of ” Phenomenal memory. Methods of memorizing information ” – Стани Stanislav Matveev-an expert in the field of memory development, trainer, author of courses on the development of abilities and rapid memorization. I remember 8332 decimal places in the number “Pi”. This achievement is included in the “Phenomenal Memory” section of the Russian Book of Records.
I answer the above question:
Yes, it is possible, of course. Personally, I studied poetry(I love poetry) and languages. Initially, the goal was to learn exactly 100 medium-length poems. Since I was bilingual, that is, I knew two languages – Kazakh and Russian, it was not difficult to learn English. After English, I learned German. This experience has improved my abilities: concentration of attention, good memory, analytical abilities.
But that's not all. After I learned poetry and languages at school age, I took up art: cinema, painting, music, games, literature. I studied these areas in detail at the age of 18, and I also keep a lot in mind. Friends, for example, are surprised that I remember almost every movie that I saw and know it in detail. It's the same with books.
However, I am not proud of it, I am moving forward and conquering new heights(I study philosophy, history, and psychology in detail). Now I am 21 years old and I have a memory, God forbid, as they say. After reading something once, I won't forget it. And if you also really like the information, it is immediately printed.
At school, I was an excellent student, a gold medalist. At the moment I am getting my third higher education and studying French. Thus, I have a great memory, which I still develop, because there is always room to grow. Again, I started by memorizing classical poetry and playing chess.
I'm not a scientist, I'm a practitioner. I teach languages to children, teenagers and adults. So, I can tell you a case from practice. I have been studying English for 4 years now with a woman who is now 56 years old. Her profession is not related to memorizing large amounts of information, and therefore she developed memory only in school, where she studied for a very long time. When she first came to me, she couldn't remember 10 words in a week, and now, a few years later, she can easily remember 50 words a week, with a subsequent memorization of 85%, which is a very high result even among school-age children. To achieve this result, we were able to take regular classes according to my author's method, the main meaning of which is to learn to think in English. This is a vivid example of the fact that even at such an age as 56, you can develop memory, there would be a desire. Therefore, the answer to your question is the following: memory is quite possible to train, because according to the evidence of many scientists, our brain is the same muscle, which means it can be pumped up!
Choose a gym to train your memory to your liking (learning foreign languages, using mnemonic exercises, etc.) and train your memory for health!
Memory training is a delusion. First, you need to get familiar with the theory of memory to understand that phenomenal memory is not memory training, but the installation of an “encoder” in the head – a memory system that converts data into the language of the brain. And already the memory in this form remembers them phenomenally and without any training.
Website of a developer of modern mnemonics. That's all. You will read for a year. You can learn. The tutorial is free. http://mnemonikon.ru
The mechanisms of memory have long been discovered and described in this memory system. Two new types of memory that mnemonics work on.
Yes, the answer to the question. You can't train your memory. This is stupid. You can learn to remember. From the outside, it looks like a phenomenal memory. But it's not about memory… read the theory of mnemonics.
I've experienced it myself:
1)� “Memory development according to the methods of special services” – a book + electronic exercises
2) wikium.ru
3)�Lumosity and Memorando
4)�neuronation.com
I consider it best (1) to start and get involved, and (4) to effectively develop memory, attention, and concentration. (3) suitable for a child, (2) – also an option, better than nothing and more budget-friendly like.
It really helps, but with constant classes for at least a couple of months.�
I have been practicing 5-7 times a week for more than 2 years. Even in extreme situations: in the morning after drinking strong alcohol, on a business trip, when tired from the road and lack of sleep, cognitive functions are not inferior to those that were on average in a normal state before the start of training)
Yes, the memory is being trained.
Have you ever thought about why you were forced to learn poems by heart in school and kindergarten?
You can learn how to memorize certain types of information or work them out in the course of practice yourself.�
You can use special exercises to practice concentration and memorization skills. There are many books on this topic (for example, “Developing Memory using Special Services techniques”) and memory development games (for example, Lumosity).
And you can just continue to learn and remember what is relevant to you now, and be sure that over time (if you do not have the mechanisms of displacement and you cope with minimal concentration) things will go better.