How do these Homer quotes relate to the underlying cognitive theories (if at all)?

Bingo! I love that game, but I can't remember what to say when you win.

How is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain - remember when I took that home winemaking course, and I forgot how to drive?

You know those balls that they put on car antennas so you can find them in the parking lot? Those should be on every car!

I hope I didn't brain my damage!

I saw this movie about a bus that had to SPEED around a city, keeping its SPEED over fifty, and if its SPEED dropped, it would explode! I think it was called "The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down."

Shut up, brain, or I'll stab you with a Q-Tip!

I am so smart, I am so smart, S M R T, I mean S M A R T.

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Examine the different mnemonic techniques discusses in your text. Apply that technique to learn a new language. See how many words you can learn in a week. Document your progress.

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