6.3 Characteristic of Good Memory
Characteristics of Good Memory :-
1. Rapid learning- The quicker an object is observed, the quicker is its memorisation. Rapidity in learning is influenced by the methods of learning, environment and ability,
2. Good retention- A person’s memory is considered good if he has good power of retention, and an individual who can retain and experience for a long period of time is said to possess a good memory. Students possessing little or limited powers of retention face difficulties in passing their examinations.
3. Rapid recall- It is a characteristics of memory that whatever is learned or experienced should be recalled quickly.
4. Rapid recognition- Another important feature of a good memory is that of rapid recognition, because in our routine life there are many situations and experiences which should be recognized at once. A person possessing a good memory immediately recognises related experiences and patterns.
2. Good retention- A person’s memory is considered good if he has good power of retention, and an individual who can retain and experience for a long period of time is said to possess a good memory. Students possessing little or limited powers of retention face difficulties in passing their examinations.
3. Rapid recall- It is a characteristics of memory that whatever is learned or experienced should be recalled quickly.
4. Rapid recognition- Another important feature of a good memory is that of rapid recognition, because in our routine life there are many situations and experiences which should be recognized at once. A person possessing a good memory immediately recognises related experiences and patterns.
Memory : Influencing Factors:-
- Mental set
- Motivation
- Meaningful content
- Repetition
- Physical and mental health
- Method of learning
- Subject matter
- Testing
- The desire to memories
