memory aid
Mental cue device
A memory aid is any device, technique, or system that helps someone remember information.
The term covers physical objects like sticky notes and string tied around fingers, as well as mental strategies like acronyms and rhymes.
She uses a memory aid app to track her medications.
The related term mnemonic specifically refers to patterns or associations that assist recall, while memory aid is broader and includes external tools.
- chunkingDividing into manageable parts
- acrosticsPuzzles with hidden verticals
- acronymsWords made from initials
- notebooksBound blank pages
- retrieval practiceStudying through self-testing
repetition · post-it notes · reminder · categorization · mind mapping · elaboration · mnemonic · mental shortcut · summarization · flashcards · cue card · rhymes · index cards · visualization · bookmark · storytelling · cramming · pneumonic
- Aid terms
- remindersalarm, alert, notification, reminder app, push notification
- study aidstutor, note cards, CliffsNotes, crib sheet, study guides
- promptsprompt, prompts, prompting, cue, hint
- note-takingnotes, jot, notation, write down, note down
memory aiddistraction
Thing diverting one's attention
interference · confusion · brain fog · cognitive impairment · mental block
memory aidphotographic memory
Flawless visual remembrance ability