FACTOR AFFECTING THE MEMRIZATION PROCESS.pptx

FACTOR THAT INFLUENCING THE MEMORIZATION PROCESS

1. FACTORS AFFECTING MEMORY

2. Memory refers to process of remembering. The factors ,which influence memory are divided into extrinsic factors and intrinsic factors. EXTRINSIC FACTORS - Meaningfulness of material to be memorized. Amount of material to be memorized. Time required to vocalize responses. Distraction

3. INTRINSIC FACTORS – Age of the individual
Will to Learn
Interests and Attention Intelligence Rest and Sleep Medical Conditions
Nutrient Deficiencies Alcohol
Medication Psychological Problems

4. EXTRINSIC FACTORS - Meaningfulness of material to be memorized - Meaningful and motives and purposes of an individual can be properly retained for a long time and may be reproduced easily ,when needed. 2. Amount of material to be memorized – Size and quantity of the material to be memorized.

5. Time required to vocalize responses – Memory span is consistently higher for short words than for long words. 4. Distraction- Greater distraction present in the situation, the poor would be the performance of the individual. Clam and quite atmosphere proves to be an effective aid to learning.

6. INTRINSIC FACTORS Age Of the Individual – This is a factor ,which is affected memory span .span increases between 16 to 26 years level. youngster can remember better than the aged . 2. Will to Learn – Material read ,heard or seen with out genuine interest difficult to be remembered or recalled at a later time.

7. 3. Interest and Attention – Interest as well as attention is essential for learning and memorization .A person who has no interest in what he learns will not give due attention to it and will not be able to learn it . 4. Intelligence – More intelligent person will have Better memory than a less intelligent person. 5. Rest and Sleep – Adequate sleep and rest helps to relieve fatigue .A mind which is fresh us naturally able to learn more and retain it for a longer period than a mind which is dull and fatigued.

8. 6. Medical Conditions – Major causes for memory loss contributed by medical conditions and eating habits . High Blood Pressure Brain Tumor Alzheimer’s Diseases Attention Deficit Disorders 7. Nutrient Deficiencies – Deficiency of certain Minerals, Vitamins and other nutrients can cause cognitive problems.

9. 8. Alcohol – Alcohol act as a depressant. Short term memory is affected by excessive drinking. 9. Medication – Some drugs like Benzodiazepines can cause temporary memory disturbance. 10. Psychological Problems – Psychological problems like patients with anxiety and depression suffer with memory impairment . Head Injury .