A problem faced by many young individuals is that of studying more effectively. Researchers in psychology have made a few suggestions in this regard. Some of these are given below: a. It has been found that regularity of study timings improves our understanding and learning. The individual will do well to set apart regular hours of study and also a [...]
This article throws light upon the seven main factors that influence retention. The factors are: 1. Repetition or Practice 2. Meaningful Learning 3. Whole Vs. Part Learning 4. Massed and Spaced Practice 5. Motivation 6. Feedback 7. Passage of Time. Factor # 1. Repetition or Practice: Learning a task involves repeating acts related to that particular task. Many tasks are [...]
This article throws light upon the three main stages of memory. The stages are: 1. Sensory Stage 2. Short-Term Memory Stage (STM) 3. Long-Term Memory (LTM). 1. Sensory Stage: The term 'sensory memory' is used to describe the state when the sensory registers receive incoming information and hold them for enough time to be processed. This type of memory is [...]