Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Tips On Developing A Photographic Memory

By Margaret Myers


Having the ability to recall things at a moment's notice from the brain is a particularly useful skill. Even more helpful is having or developing a photographic memory, which can help in a number of situations or even occupations. Also called an eidetic memory, those who are prone to such a skill are known as eidetickers.

Having such an ability is helpful in situations where things have happened very quickly and information needs to be processed almost instantaneously in order to be accurately recalled later on. An example of such would be in situations of assault or other crimes. Being able to capture an image of the scene in one's mind can make all the difference in the long run.

If you are a victim or even a witness so some such occurrence, having an excellent photographic memory is a good way to assist police officers in solving the crime or catching a criminal. You may remember distinct features of the assailant, and this could be used to accurately sketch what he or she looks like. As a result, this could speed up how quickly the crime is solved.

Even if you don't have this memory naturally, you can develop one. Methods include the Loci System, the Dark Room Method and the Linking Method. The Dark Room Method is said to be practiced by the military, and such a skill in such a profession would be indispensable. The other named methods are actually quite similar.

The Loci System is one that involves using the bizarre to remember simple things. The mind, it seems, is always more likely to remember things out of the ordinary or unusual. This method, along with the art of linking, is particularly useful when it comes to remembering lists or even directions. Associating landmarks or particular items with a crazy story makes it easier to remember.

In the Dark Room Method, the process is very simple but equally effective with consistent practice. If it is practiced daily for about 30 days, then great results are inevitable. All that is needed is a dark room with a light source like a lamp, that can be easily switched on or off. Additionally, required items include a book and a piece of card or paper with a 'window' cut out of it, large enough to see a paragraph of text through.

First of all, place the cutout card over the text so that you can see the paragraph you are going to memorize. Sit in the dark room and let your eyes get used to the darkness before turning on the light for a brief moment. Look at the text through the cutout in the light and then switch off the light again. The image of the text will remain in front of your eyes for a while.

Fifteen minutes of this exercise in one session will help train the brain to record details quickly. Through this practice, it will become much easier to recall other things after just one glance. But of course, it's important to practice consistently to really achieve results that last. Even though this memory can have its flaws, it is still a most useful skill to have.




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