AP Psychology

Advanced Placement Psychology studying behavior and mental processes.

Study Strategies

Mnemonics and Memory Aids

Boost Your Memory

Mnemonics are tricks that make remembering information easier. Create acronyms, rhymes, or visual images to help recall complex topics.

  • Use catchy phrases for lists (like "ROYGBIV" for colors).
  • Draw mind maps to connect related concepts.
  • Practice teaching concepts to someone else to reinforce learning.

Examples

  • Remembering the Big Five personality traits with the acronym "OCEAN".

  • Drawing a diagram to visualize the brain's lobes.