Cognitive Bias (memory)
Bizzareness
Moonwalking with Einstein and other tricks
Overview
Bizarreness is memorable; this phenomenon can be used in the context of various tricks to improve memory.
Types
| Name | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| von Restorff effect | That an item that sticks out is more likely to be remembered than other items. | [1] [2] |
| Bizarreness effect | Bizarre material is better remembered than common material. | [1] |
Practical Perspectives
- To improve memory, associate individual elements with an image that stands out from the surrounding context and is itself bizarre. Such strategies are discussed at length in Moonwalking with Einstein.
References & Acknowledgements
[1] Wikipedia contributors. "List of cognitive biases." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 14 Jul. 2020. Web. 23 Jul. 2020. link
[2] Poppenk, Walia, Joanisse, Danckert, & Köhler, 2006
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