Psych Study Skills

Why Now?

Can make changes, deep learning as a background for other classes, most people are ineffective/shallow

How to make meaningful notes

be present, focus on verbal cues on what to write down, only write basic ideas or questions, add to notes and fill in gaps after class

What to do with Notes

Talk through content, reread notes/textbook, test yourself, make idea web, rewrite notes

Key methods for study

keep things challenging, space out study sessions, mix things up, test yourself a lot

how to self test

use available tools, shuffle content, teach it to others, start early