Mnemonic Devices and Learning Strategies Quiz

Test your knowledge of mnemonic devices and memory techniques with this cognitive psychology quiz. Can you recall the 'method of loci' or the 'Peg System'?

#1

Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic device?

A rhyme
A computer algorithm
A database structure
A mathematical equation
#2

What does the acronym 'HOMES' stand for?

A way to navigate
The names of planets
A list of the Great Lakes
A strategy for remembering the Five Great Lakes
#3

Which of the following is NOT a common mnemonic device?

Acrostic
Acronym
Algorithm
Rhyme
#4

What does the mnemonic 'My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles' help you remember?

The order of operations in mathematics
The order of the planets from the sun
The steps of the scientific method
The elements in the periodic table
#5

What does the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' help you remember?

The order of operations in mathematics
The order of the planets from the sun
The steps of the scientific method
The elements in the periodic table
#6

What is the memory technique known as the 'method of loci'?

A method for memorizing people's names
A method for organizing files on a computer
A method that uses visualization of spatial environments to organize and recall information
A method for solving mathematical problems
#7

Which famous phrase is commonly used to remember the order of operations in mathematics?

PEMDAS
I before E except after C
Keep it simple, stupid
Every good boy does fine
#8

What is the 'chunking' method often used for in memory techniques?

Dividing large pieces of information into smaller groups or chunks
Rearranging information randomly to improve memory
Forgetting irrelevant information
Connecting unrelated pieces of information
#9

Which mnemonic device might be used to remember the order of the colors in a rainbow?

PIE
FANBOYS
VIBGYOR
BLAST
#10

What does the mnemonic 'Never Eat Shredded Wheat' help you remember?

The order of operations in mathematics
The order of the planets from the sun
The cardinal directions
The elements in the periodic table
#11

What does the mnemonic device 'ROY G. BIV' help you remember?

The colors of the rainbow
The names of the planets
The elements in the periodic table
The steps of the scientific method
#12

What does the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' help you remember?

The order of the planets from the sun
The order of the colors in the rainbow
The notes on the lines of the treble clef staff in music
The steps of the scientific method
#13

What does the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos' help you remember?

The order of the colors in the rainbow
The order of the planets from the sun
The steps of the scientific method
The elements in the periodic table
#14

What does the mnemonic 'FANBOYS' help you remember?

The order of the colors in the rainbow
The names of the planets
The coordinating conjunctions in English
The steps of the scientific method
#15

What does the mnemonic 'KISS' stand for?

Keep it simple, silly
Know it, secure it, share it
Knowledge, intelligence, strategy, success
Kindness, integrity, selflessness, service

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