The Era of Meta-Skills: AI can’t replace these
For eons we have been a civilization that used skills to adapt and adjust. We used skills to alter our environment by building things. One …
For eons we have been a civilization that used skills to adapt and adjust. We used skills to alter our environment by building things. One …
At the simplest level, memory can be viewed as a 3-step process – encoding, storage, and retrieval. But you’ll see the story gets a lot …
Monkey see, monkey do. We aren’t just monkeys, but a learning technique they used – learning by observation – still is one of the most …
Mnemonics (ne-maw-nix) are methodical ways to assist and improve memory. They are mental tools that make information meaningful and easier to recall. Some mnemonics are …
As we get older, our memory declines. This is age-related memory loss. It’s natural and expected, but sometimes an indication of Alzheimer’s disease. If you …
A version of this article[1] first appeared on psyguitar.com, where I write about how psychology and neuroscience help guitar playing. Visualization is a way to …
The main contributing factor[1] in how note-taking improves learning is the encoding effect – notes help the learner improve information encoding, which is translating the …
Memory for facts is called declarative memory which has 2 subtypes – semantic memory (concepts, facts, and details you put into words) and episodic memory …
Researchers say there are 4 basic ways to improve memory[1]. First, process information actively. Second, use recall to reinforce memory. Third, space out your remembering …
If you are a psychology student struggling to understand psychology, these study tips will make learning easier, especially if you are new to the subject. …
In any learning context, practice is important to improve learning. Whether you are learning a holistic skill like photoshop and music, or studying for an …
Instead of focusing on the most productive study habits, students can improve their grades and learning quality just by getting rid of their bad study …
Summary: Studies show you can learn from video content more efficiently by speeding up the video during revision, using subtitles, and taking notes strategically because …
There is no shortage of advice on how to study better. But, there is a shortage of holistic guides to help you improve the quality …
Many of us want to improve memory for many reasons – to get more out of life, move ahead in jobs, ace exams, counter memory …
We are lucky that our brains are readily capable of learning new things by design. Even when we are not motivated? We grow about 700 …