Chris Drew (PhD)

The human brain can process auditory stimuli, such as sounds and spoken words, and transform them into a readily retained format. This cognitive mechanism, called acoustic encoding, facilitates the rapid retrieval of auditory experiences when necessary. Acoustic encoding has emerged as a fundamental aspect of human cognition. It enables the recollection and comprehension of various

Encoding is the process of transforming external information into a format we can store in our memories. It’s our brains’ process for remembering and recalling knowledge later. As the first step of developing memory, psychology recognizes encoding as an integral process. It encompasses perceiving environmental stimulus and transforming it into something that can be saved

The encoding specificity principle is a cognitive principle stating that an individual’s recall of information is enhanced when the environment in which they originally learned something is similar to the environment in which they are attempting to recall it. It states that associating material with its context or situation can help people retrieve it more

Elaborative encoding is a method for improving memory through verbal or visual associations and explanations. It is done by linking newly acquired information to details already present in the learner’s existing knowledge base.  An elaborative encoding example can be seen when learning a new language: individuals can connect the foreign words they are learning to