Surprisingly, Smartphone Use May Help Improve Memory
"A recently published study in Journal of Experimental Psychology: General found that using digital devices may support individuals to remember additional information.
Storage of Information of High & Low Importance
Participants were first asked to complete a memory task on a digital device, which allowed them to set reminders for half of the tasks. Most set reminders on the device for the higher value information and relied on their own memory for the lower value information.
Researchers found that volunteers remembered more of the lower value information as reminders on the device facilitated additional storage in their brains, as results showed that individuals were more likely to remember both saved and unsaved information when using reminders.
Using Technology Strategically
Dr. Lagoy explains that the average reader can apply this daily by storing important information on devices so they do not have to remember it.
Prioritizing Certain Tasks May Help
It makes sense to Dr. Segil that placing an item in your smart phone will make it more likely you remember this activity, just as placing an item on any written list. "This study indicates that smart phones remind us to do things [and] will make it more likely we do them," he says."
Read the complete article available at Very Well Mind!
Good to know! This is exactly how i use smart phone. and i write massive notes fro myself on various topics on a PC.
On the other hand, GPS use makes out memory worse.
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@LostTurtle22 So true! It's very useful.
@comfortableNight4463 This actually makes sense! There are so many activities we do in our smartphones all the time. Thank you for sharing!