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Visualization & Association

By Randy Salars

Memory improves when recall has strong cues. Visualization turns abstract information into concrete sensory material. Association links that material into structures you can traverse: chains, scenes, and substitutions that feel obvious in the moment of recall.

Quick Rule

If the cue feels normal, it’s easy to forget. Make it specific, exaggerated, and sensory.

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Vivid Imagery

Turn abstract information into striking images; unusual and emotional cues recall better.

Linking

Create a chain of associations so recalling one item triggers the next.

Substitution

Replace unfamiliar ideas with familiar images or sounds to make them easier to store and retrieve.

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