We realized in Types of Forgetting that interference with different reminiscences is a technique that we neglect info. Mnemonics such because the Peg and Loci programs depend on pre-memorized cues. As a outcome, interference can happen once you use the identical cues to recollect totally different lists. Typically, the brand new listing will weaken the reminiscence of the older listing.

There are two methods to get round this. First, you possibly can assemble a number of units of areas for the Loci system, and a number of units of pegwords for the Peg system. Use the totally different units for various kinds of reminiscence duties and you’ll cut back interference.

Another option to get round it is a approach known as “Progressive Elaboration.” This entails the modification of your visualization to include a number of gadgets (one from every listing). For instance, as an instance that you’re already utilizing the Loci system to hyperlink your entrance door to a zebra. Now you wish to use the Loci system to additionally bear in mind an ice cream cone. With progressive elaboration, you’d incorporate all of the gadgets into one visualization (the entrance door with the zebra with the ice cream cone). Now you possibly can bear in mind a number of lists utilizing the identical loci or pegwords.