Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Mnemonic Devices01:23

Mnemonic Devices

Mnemonic devices are cognitive tools that facilitate memory retention by linking new information to familiar patterns or organizational strategies. These techniques are beneficial for remembering complex or lengthy sets of information by simplifying and structuring them in easily retrievable ways.
Acronyms
Acronyms are created by using the initial letters of a series of words to form a new word or phrase. This approach condenses complex information into a single, memorable entity. For example,...
Chunking and Rehearsal in Sensory Memory01:22

Chunking and Rehearsal in Sensory Memory

Improving short-term memory can be achieved through techniques like chunking and rehearsal. Chunking involves organizing information into larger, more manageable units. This technique is particularly useful for information that exceeds the typical memory span of between five and nine items. For instance, logging into an online account with a password like "ta89vq0179gz" involves grouping letters and numbers into three chunks—ta89, vq01, and 79gz. It makes large amounts of information more...
Forgetting01:21

Forgetting

Forgetting is an intrinsic aspect of human memory, characterized by the gradual loss or inaccessibility of information over time. Hermann Ebbinghaus, a pioneering psychologist, extensively studied this phenomenon and formulated the forgetting curve. This curve illustrates that memory loss occurs rapidly immediately after learning and then decelerates over time. Several mechanisms contribute to forgetting, including encoding failure, storage decay, retrieval failure, and interference.
Encoding...
Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon01:10

Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon

The tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) phenomenon is a cognitive experience characterized by a temporary inability to retrieve specific information from memory despite having a strong feeling of knowing the information. Although individuals cannot access the target word or detail, they frequently recall related elements, such as its initial letter, syllable count, or context. This partial retrieval often causes frustration, as one might recognize a familiar face or know that a name starts with a specific...
Higher Mental Functions of Brain: Learning and Memory01:26

Higher Mental Functions of Brain: Learning and Memory

Memory is one of the most vital higher mental functions of the brain. Memory is closely related to learning because it enables us to retain information and experiences from our past to use them in our present life. It also helps us to remember facts, events, and skills, such as riding a bike or swimming. There are two types of memory — declarative memory, which involves memorizing facts or events, and procedural memory, which enables us to remember how to do something like writing or playing an...
Implicit Memories01:24

Implicit Memories

Implicit memories, also known as non-declarative memories, are long-term memories that function outside of conscious awareness. These memories influence behavior and skills without explicit knowledge. This type of memory is evident in tasks like playing tennis, snowboarding, and texting. Implicit memory has three subsystems: procedural memory, conditioning, and priming. This type of memory is essential in various activities, from everyday tasks to specialized skills.
One key aspect of implicit...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Overview of Australia's state-wide cardiovascular program and reflections on its piloting between 2021 and 2024.

Health policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands)·2025
Same author

Effect of a needs-based model of care on the characteristics of healthcare services in England: the i-THRIVE National Implementation Programme.

Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences·2025
Same author

Improving TB case notification and treatment coverage through data use.

Public health action·2022
Same author

Behcet's Disease (BD) Presenting as a Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST).

Irish medical journal·2022
Same author

SARS-CoV-2 monitoring at three sewersheds of different scales and complexity demonstrates distinctive relationships between wastewater measurements and COVID-19 case data.

The Science of the total environment·2021
Same author

The influence of a 16-week exercise program, APOE status, and age on executive function task performance: A randomized trial.

Experimental gerontology·2021
Same journal

Impact of virtual case conferences between primary care clinicians and an interdisciplinary chronic pain clinic.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2026
Same journal

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2026
Same journal

Predictors of high-performing family medicine clinics: Prospective cohort study in Alberta.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2026
Same journal

Acetylsalicylic acid use for artial fibrillation and bleeding risk.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2026
Same journal

Clinical practice guidelines: Important tools to teach the art of medicine.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2026
Same journal

Paratonia in advanced dementia: Challenges and evidence-based interventions.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Simultaneous Monitoring of Wireless Electrophysiology and Memory Behavioral Test as a Tool to Study Hippocampal Neurogenesis
07:25

Simultaneous Monitoring of Wireless Electrophysiology and Memory Behavioral Test as a Tool to Study Hippocampal Neurogenesis

Published on: August 20, 2020

Mnemonics, anyone?

B Morris

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |January 27, 2011
    PubMed
    Summary

    No abstract available in PubMed .

    More Related Videos

    Examining Recall Memory in Infancy and Early Childhood Using the Elicited Imitation Paradigm
    06:35

    Examining Recall Memory in Infancy and Early Childhood Using the Elicited Imitation Paradigm

    Published on: April 28, 2016

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Jun 5, 2026

    Simultaneous Monitoring of Wireless Electrophysiology and Memory Behavioral Test as a Tool to Study Hippocampal Neurogenesis
    07:25

    Simultaneous Monitoring of Wireless Electrophysiology and Memory Behavioral Test as a Tool to Study Hippocampal Neurogenesis

    Published on: August 20, 2020

    Examining Recall Memory in Infancy and Early Childhood Using the Elicited Imitation Paradigm
    06:35

    Examining Recall Memory in Infancy and Early Childhood Using the Elicited Imitation Paradigm

    Published on: April 28, 2016