In this section,we will consider some ways in which you can increase the meaningfulness of the movements you are trying to remember ad you learn a skill. By doing so,you will find that it becomes easier to learn the skill as you practice it. By considering this type of strategy, we are able to relate our knowledge about a characteristic of movement known to influence the memorability of movement known to influence the memorability of a movement with a memory strategy that applies this knowledge. One of the most commonly used strategies to increase the meaningfulness of a movement involves the use of imagery. Imagery as a memory strategy involves developing in your mind a picture of what a movement is like. It is best to use an image of something that is very familiar.
We know that this strategy is effective because there is research evidence supporting the benefit of the use of imagery to increase the memorability of a movement.