Essays on Memorization

Abstract

Chunking, the technique of grouping similar concepts together in order to aid memory, has long been associated with better working memory performance. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of chunking on the memorization of words. A total of 18 participants were given a list of 18 words to remember, with nine of these being informed about the technique of chunking before attempting the memory task. The results of an independent samples t-test show that chunking has a significant (p=0.05) effect on the word memorization skills of the participants (t=8.390). This supports previous research that suggests ...

Introduction

Learning a foreign language is a slow and progressive effort which requires constant and responsible practice. Independent study is absolutely necessary for progress, and the hours spent in the classroom are not nearly enough in order to achieve fluency. This is particularly true for languages which are considered difficult to master, such as Mandarin. In recent years, Mandarin has become one of the most important foreign languages studied in schools throughout the United States of America. Mastering Mandarin challenges students to a great extent, even though many of them choose to study this language. Consequently, many teachers use the ...

The human brain is the central organ for the functioning of the human body. One of the main functions of the brain is memory storage, which is the process of retaining information in the brain. There are certain circumstances, however, where one tends to forget or fail to remember things. Given these facts, one questions arise. How can one improve his/her brain power? One way, is through the use of mnemonic devices. Mnemonic devices or simply mnemonics, is a technique which is said to be helpful in memory improvement. Mnemonics uses different methods in order to help the brain ...

The Miracle In Front of You Jamie Lynnn Schuster's recent article titled “Miracle In Front Of You” interviews pediatric oncologist and Duke University Professor Raymond Barfield on the intersection of medicine, philosophy and theology and his views on integrating palliative care for children and adults alike. In this interview, Barfield speaks of his personal background, history and underlying philosophy that guides his research and work with pediatric cancer patients. He also speaks on his current medical research which examines immune therapies and quality of life issues for children with terminal illness. He also speaks on how his doctoral work ...

Description of Problem and Opportunity

A cursory search of online databases like Google Scholar and EbscoHost shows that there is a dearth of research on memory and methods to recalling information. Most prominent papers on the matter were completed in the 1970’s and 1980’s (Google 2016). This, of course, demonstrates a need for updated findings and potential new methods for information memorization. Looking to sites intending to be scholarly – and indeed, there is no indication of a lack of research – the most common modern methods to memorize any information, empirical or scientific, can be whittled down to precious few. The most typical ...

An emotion regulation refers to the ability of a person to manage constructively and cope with his or her feelings. It can also be defined as means the process by which a person influence the emotions to have, when and how to experience the emotions. Individuals respond or express emotions in three ways. These ways are behavioural, experiential or physiological. Behavioural response means outward manifestation of emotions while experiential response implies internal reaction to an emotion. On the other hand, physiological response is body reaction to an emotion. Emotion regulation can occur prior to emotional response, antecedent focussed, or after emotional ...

The brain is divided into two hemispheres that work in a coordinated manner. In that context, the two hemispheres have been named the right and the left parts of the brain. While both sides have specific functions, research confirms that the parts work complementarily and that each plays a supportive role to the other. The brain works best in a coordinated manner with each side displaying dominance for particular functions. It is noteworthy that not any side can work independently and that coordination remains essential for effective learning and operations. On that premise, it is arguable that either side will control the ...

The reason I find this particular type of research (second language acquisition, particularly of Arabic) appealing is my fascination with intercultural studies and the difficulty of defense language learning. Because Arabic is such a uniquely difficult language for an English speaker, due to their dramatic structural differences, finding new and better ways to learn it is vitally important.

I know many people in the military; as a result, I have several preconceptions toward military and American attitudes toward Arabic as a language. Often, cultural attitudes toward Arabs and the like are relatively negative; the aggression and violence bred by military service, combined ...

The brain has numerous functions, and one function of interest to be considered is the memory. Memory is the most reliable source of information by which people live on, and it is in the brain. Situations in which the memory is most abundantly used is studying, playing games especially mind games and carrying out tests. Memory is attributed to the following operations; encoding, storage and finally the retrieval of information. This paper is concerned with memory and its relation to study skills, how best to memorize information and the strategies used in learning-good of course. According to Margaret ...

Starting a brand new society one can not expect to have everything fall into place immediately. The goal for me is to make sure that the newly established Hindu Earth is a place of respect and order. A society does not need the constant and daily struggle of power and competition amongst ourselves, we already know the level of life we are expected to live. Hindu earth should simply adopt the Guru-shish tradition and this document is going to make an effort to discuss why and convince the new civilization of Hindu earth this is their best option. There will be a ...

Vocabulary Instruction

Volume of Words The number of words presented every week should vary depending on the needs for the class topic. Often, vocabulary words are related to what the students are learning in class. If the current topic has a lot of unknown words that the students need to grasp, then the vocabulary list for the week might be longer. However, vocabulary list should be kept short, of possible. According to Bromley (2007), teaching a few, meaningful words is more effective than teaching several words that have little to do with students current subject topics (p 8).

Start by posting the words ...

Curse:

Police Socialization Socialization within an organization refers to the process where novice individuals learn the necessary skills to become competent members of the organization. In the context of police recruits, socialization means that they learn various forms of cultural knowledge that include presumptions, values, and behavioral norms associated with the organization. As such, gaining knowledge of the law, various codes, as well as the rules, become part of the socialization process. The recruits must adopt the assumptions and attitudes that are compatible with their work description and with the other officers within their organization. It is important to ...

There is trouble brewing in America today. The issue stems from a topic in education regarding the effects of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as they pertain to ESL students. In other words, how do the Common Core State Standards effect ESL students? First, an understanding of the CCSS protocol and implementations must be understood. According to the official TESOL International Association, several acknowledgments must be taken into account. The organization communicates an overview of CCSS intentions and practices, as well as a framework for its structure and implementations. Therefore, the first step and task of this research paper is ...

Composition 1: English 111

Introduction “In academia, writers most often respond to arguments that are formally delivered (in an essay or editorial). They respond to a particular text or person and to particular statements or claims.” This is true in almost all cases, as unless there is evidence to prove otherwise, everything is taken on face value, or on whatever is available to them. This is the case with college admissions as well. Little is known about a student who is applying for a particular course except for the marks provided for their memorization of rote knowledge. Therefore, colleges are bound to consider the marks ...

The movie “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring” starts with showing a small Buddhist temple on the river. In the temple, there were both old and young Buddhist monks. Leafy trees and clear spring weather evoke peaceful background of this movie. To gather medical herbs and to get into land, two monks have to take a small boat. A young monk teases small animals like frogs, snakes, and fish by suspending stones to them with his innocent smile; at the same time, the old monk observes young monk without any comments. That night an old monk suspends rock to young monk ...

Independent Research

Independent Research Education is the process through which organized knowledge is passed from one generation to the other. The passing of knowledge occurs through teaching, research or can happen through guidance from educational specialist. Education is a basic right recognized by the international convention on Economic, social and cultural rights. Most governments in the world have recognized the need for education. Education is compulsory in most jurisdictions, unlike the schooling. Schooling in western countries is not compulsory. The need to go to a classroom and get instructions from a tutor has been replaced by e-learning. E-learning creates a virtual learning environment ...

Personal Development Profile Analysis

Introduction Reflecting on my own personal development is sometimes a difficult thing to do; it can be hard to accurately determine how you have improved, what aspects of your work still need improving, etc. However, over the course of my work, I believe I have come a long way from where I have started, and I look forward to continually improving my own abilities. In the beginning, I found myself having difficulty with some aspects of learning, but I have made substantial progress toward increasing the speed of my presentations, being more inclined to think critically while learning, and having a ...

Commentary 1: Neural Imaging to Track Mental States while using and Intelligent Tutoring System

Researchers have been on the frontline to try and determine what goes on in a student’s brain as they try to solve problems, in this case mathematical problems. The article offers insight on the capacity of utilizing neural imaging to aid student modeling in intelligent tutoring systems. The intelligent tutoring system is a computerized application that notes the activities of the brain as one engages in problem solving activities following data collected from the actions that the student opts to choose. The study conducted was significant as a continuation of research carried out on intelligent tutoring systems since it proved effective ...

Introduction

Research Topic Eating chocolate has been associated for a long time with silhouette and weight problems, but recent research indicate that consuming chocolate can improve memory. Based on Jones and Wilson’s (2011) study, who found that eating chocolate two hours before taking math tests significantly improves scores, this report aims to investigate whether this information is valid, and if so, how does it relate with men versus women population.

Research Question

What is the effect of eating chocolate upon memory? Hypothesis Based on the previous research that found that women are better than men on memory tests after ...

Introduction

The Fertile Crescent is a region that is crescent shaped that contains a fertile land that is usually called the arid and semiarid in the western Asia, Nile delta of the north east of Africa and the Nile valley. James Henry Breasted who was an archaeologist named the term Fertile Crescent. The countries that lie in the Fertile Crescent are Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Egypt. In the modern countries are Kuwait, Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria. It is presumed that education began since the human existence where parents pass on the traditions on values to their children who will do the ...

Introduction

Research shows that there are a lot of facts that are considered to be intriguing in regards to the language. Further investigation shows the fact that every human being has it, and those that are called non-humans do not. Studies show the fact that some learners are able to sponge things more easier than others. Second-language acquisition, is the procedure by which individuals began to learn a second language. Second-language acquisition or SLA also refers to the scientific discipline dedicated to studying that process. Studies show that second language denotes to any language learned in addition to an individual's first language; ...

English has quickly become the global language for higher education and business, but for non-native speakers, learning English can be a daunting task. The English language is full of strange conventions that must be memorized and learned for use in conversation, unusual spellings and pronunciation, and idiomatic language whose meaning is not immediately self-evident. There are, however, effective and efficient ways to teach the nuances of English-language grammatical structures. The way we have chosen to structure this lesson plan for teaching tag questions analyzes the options for effective grammar teaching from standard reference works, provides a rationale for our options selected ...

1. The experiment with the dog revealed important facts about learning. Pavlov’s findings allowed us to comprehend how certain fears, aversions and sympathies become integrated in our behavior. His research also provided therapeutic implications for eliminating maladaptive behaviors created by classical conditioning. In that way he provided a key that helps a lot in modifying dysfunctional behaviors 2. Child visits a doctor and receives an injection. After that painful experience the child manifests fear from doctors.

3. I used to drink a lot of coffee and since coffee is diuretic I had to go to bathroom about half an hour after ...

In the 21st century, competition in all aspects of life has tremendously increased. As a matter of fact, success and achievement of goals forms the basis of individual hard work and perseverance. Arguably, one of the main activities that makes people competitive and provides easy survival is studying. Studying entails activities related to writing and reading. The activities of reading, writing and research are aimed at receiving skills and knowledge to face the defy in the world and gain knowledge. In fact, studying is a process that entails various activities that are done progressively. Generally, there are various advantages and disadvantages ...

The educational system in Saudi Arabia is under the control of the government. It has given priority funding to education which accounts for 23% of the national budget and 7.5% of the GNP. Over the years, the education system has evolved in incorporating subjects that equip students with the knowledge that they require to actively participate in nation building.

The education system has embraced certain aspects in preparing the students to face the outside world. It is diversified both geographically and in terms of the subjects covered in school. As opposed to the past, the system emphasizes vocational training, ...

As the world becomes one global village, individuals from different cultural backgrounds intermingle with each other in areas such as schools, businesses, sports, and the internet. This necessitates the understanding and appreciation of each culture. The cultural background plays a very important role in the academic life of a student. Highlighted herein is a case of Chinese student studying in America, a totally different culture. The paper is based on Louise Pratt’s article Arts of the Contact Zone. The article is analyzed and used in the context of this paper.

Introduction

In the article Arts of the Contact Zone, Pratt talks about the ...

Introduction

This research paper is based on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD). ADHD is a developmental disorder with a characteristic of attention problems and hyperactivity. The two aforementioned problems manifest themselves infrequently and independently with signs starting as early as seven years. This syndrome is characterized by serious and persistent difficulties in impulse control, attention span and hyperactivity.

ADHD is currently the most commonly studied and researched theory as a psychiatric disorder in children. It is sparingly prevalent in school going children up to 16%. It is surprisingly a serious chronic disorder in maturity age. Research indicates that 30% to 50% of individuals ...

Introduction

Memorization is a primary concern among many individuals, and many are in dire need of the memory improvement techniques in order to enhance their memorization. In order to critically analyze how effective the memory improvement training techniques are, it is vital to have an depth understanding of the differences between memory losses that occur suddenly and those the occur gradually such as memory loss associated with aging (Dingfelder, 2005). Various psychologists have proposed various training techniques that can help in the attainment of memory improvement (Kennedy, 2010). The prime concern of such techniques is their effectiveness in helping in memory ...

Impact of Modernity on Islamic Ethics

Modernity refers to the state of being present after a transition from traditional or original status to the current trends. It tends to emphasize on social relations with reference to rise of capitalism. Capitalism is a system in economy in which resources are privately owned and run for a gain. In Islam, ethics and Islam law are one and the same. So we cannot separate the two whenever an analysis is being made (Abdullah, 1987: pp.102). Muslims from time immemorial get the Islamic ethics from the Quran and Hadith. The Quran is a holy book which has several laws that the followers of ...