Everyday life goes by so fast --but does it go so fast that you can't even remember what a real penny looks like?



We all use them! Learn how mnemonic devices help you remember -- then make your own personalized mnemonic devices!



How well can you remember a list of words? Learn about factors that affect your performance, and read a brief explanation of how memory works!



Can you recite the numbers back after hearing various kinds of interference? Learn about how the mind works when something interferes with your short-term memory!


After seeing words or pictures or hearing sound, see how much of it you can remember!

Recognition | Mnemonic | Recall | Interference | Encoding
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