Psychology · 21 min
How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens
By Benedict Carey
This episode challenges conventional study habits, revealing how counter-intuitive strategies like productive struggle and spaced repetition are scientifically proven to build more robust and lasting knowledge.
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Psychology
Duration
21 min
What it is about
learning science, cognitive psychology, memory
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of learning science, cognitive psychology, memory and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Benedict Carey brings a credible and useful lens to learning science, cognitive psychology, memory, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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