The Power of Mnemonics

Arbitrary lists are easier to memorize when they're put into song or rhyme. One possible explanation for this phenomenon is the idea that when word lists are paired with the more meta-linguistic feature of rhyme, different parts of the brain are cooperating in the memorization. Just as in people with synaesthesia, this cooperation makes the task much easier.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• animaniacs
• nations
• states
• capitals
• world
• mnemonic
• mnemonics

[qwebecc]

If I'm not mistaken, you missed Kazakhstan

[RealityApologist]

Indeed. When the song was written, the USSR was still the USSR, so "Russia" covers many of the nations that have arisen since then.

[baraldosix]

try saying them all without singing, but still, well done ;)

[RealityApologist]

I couldn't, BUzisero, and that's precisely my point. :)

[andresrojas22]

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep. Remember. Miles to go before I sleep.

[adamsee123456]

that's mnemazing!

[kamzok]

and uzbekistan?

[RealityApologist]

I think that might be a problem on your end: it works fine for me.

[legalrule]

That would be a waste of good a song and of mnemonics!

Please don't insert demonic and satanic religion into this wholesome video!

[izaak791]

damn! thats good! u kno if u master the 99 beautiful names of GOD ,that 'll be awesome.