If basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal wanted to remember his 16-digit credit card number, which of the following memory techniques would you recommend?
A) He should think of the numbers as a sequence of basketball statistics.
B) He should picture each of the numbers in his head printed in a bright color.
C) He should first memorize a few other sequences of 16 digits to gain some practice.
D) He should visualize the front of his credit card showing a picture of him dribbling a basketball.

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Associating the numbers with something familiar, like basketball statistics, can make them easier to remember by creating meaningful connections.

If Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal Wanted to Remember His 16-Digit