Psychology learning techniques

Chunking

Process of taking individual pieces of information (chunks) and grouping them into larger units

Mnemonics

Aka memory aid, is a tool that helps you remember. Mental structures.

Visualization

Most people remember images better than verbal or written information

Chaining

Linking information from one thing to the next, you want to make information interact with each other

Memory Palace

Technique for memorizing info by placing a mnemonic image for each item to be remembered at point along an imaginary journey

Massed Practice

Studying for a long, intense period of time close to an exam

Distributed practice

Involves returning to learned material several times over a longer period, adding depth to your understanding during each study session

Dunning-Kruger Effect

The less you know about something the more likely you are overestimate your knowledge or abilities

Testing Effect

Testing an individuals memory makes the memory stronger and easier to retrieve

Brain Dumps

Writing or drawing everything you know on a piece of paper