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An acronym is a word made up by taking the first letter from each word and making a new word from all those letters. There are also popular acronyms, commonly used for texting and tweeting.

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The terms visual perception and visual processing are often used interchangeably, and refer to the brain’s ability to understand what the eyes see.

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A mnemonic is a specific reconstruction of target content intended to tie new information more closely to the learner's existing knowledge base and, therefore, facilitate retrieval. There are a variety of mnemonic techniques, including the method of loci, pegwords, acronyms, acrostics, spelling mnemonics, and number-sound mnemonics.

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Higher education is not just about job training; it's about personal development, critical thinking, and broadening our horizons. It's about becoming a well-rounded individual, capable of adapting to a rapidly changing world.

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Whatever grades you’re currently getting, you can improve them by changing your habits and following three study principles.

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Memory refers to the psychological processes of acquiring, storing, retaining, and later retrieving information. This article discusses the different memory types and provides a comprehensive program to improve memory.

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Short-term memory holds a small amount of information in the mind for a few seconds. Short-term memory is limited to about seven items and will be lost in about fifteen seconds unless the information is rehearsed.

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Working memory is defined as the ability to hold information in your head and manipulate it mentally; it keeps track of transient information and coordinates mental operations in various cognitive tasks.

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The term “learning styles” speaks to the understanding that every student learns differently. Technically, an individual’s learning style refers to the preferential way in which the student absorbs, processes, comprehends and retains information.

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Long-term memory is the memory process that takes information from the short-term memory store and creates long-lasting memories. Learn more about the types, stages, and how to improve.

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Visual memory is the ability to recall what the eyes have seen. Learn more about visual memory types, its importance, and how to improve it.

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Sequential memory requires items to be recalled in a specific order. In saying the days of the week, months of the year, a telephone number, the alphabet, and counting, the order of the elements is paramount.

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