Learn How to Study Effectively: Strategies for Success

What are some effective strategies for studying?

When studying for a test in his lifespan development class, Mario thinks about the material deeply and applies it to his own life. What strategy is Mario using?

Effective Strategies for Studying:

One useful strategy when studying for a test is to think deeply about the material and apply it to your own life. This approach is known as elaborative rehearsal and self-reference effect.

When studying for a test, one useful strategy is to think deeply about the material and apply it to your own life. This approach is known as elaborative rehearsal and self-reference effect. Elaborative rehearsal involves processing information deeply by linking it to other information and memories, making it more meaningful. The self-reference effect involves making the material personally meaningful by relating it to your own life.

Another effective strategy is distributed practice, where you study across time in short durations rather than cramming all at once. This allows for memory consolidation and prevents information overload. Finally, rehearsing the material over time in spaced and organized study sessions, linking new information to what you already know well, can help reinforce the learning.