Many people think the older you get the harder it is to remember, however this is not accurate. Like any other muscle in the body, the brain needs to be used and requires exercise in order to be healthy and active. When it comes to studying and learning there are many mnemonic devices that can be used to help enhance memory. One of the easiest and most effective devices used are called ACRONYMS. Acronyms are …showed first 75 words of 782 total…

…showed last 75 words of 782 total…between comprehension and memory, keeping in mind that understanding is often the best way to remember.3 Some people assume that if they can remember something, that they must "know" it. Memorization does not necessarily imply understanding.4 A second problem with acronyms is that they can be difficult to form. Not all lists of words will lend themselves equally well to this technique. Finally, acronyms, like everything else, can be forgotten if not committed to memory.