How to study effectively, based on cognitive psychology (THERAPIST TIPS)

In this video, I explain how our brains process information, as well as the different types of memory. Then, I provide my favorite studying techniques that do not involve rote memorization/flashcards. The key is to associate new information with information already in your long-term memory!

Intro music: Church of 8 Wheels by Otis McDonald

Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:45 How we process information
5:33 The parts of the memory
8:44 Rehearsal techniques
12:30 My personal study tips

[Michiee_]

Summary of vid:
There are different ways we pay attention:
- Selective --> Choosing what we pay attention to
- Divided --> Focusing on multiple things at the same time, not very effective
- Maintained --> Paying attention to one thing for a long period of time
- Executive --> Paying attention to a goal with a plan

After paying attention to something, we absorb the information.
Then, we store the information in our memory bank.
Lastly, we retrieve information to keep it stored.

We have different stages of memory.
1. Sensory memory --> Memorization by using our senses (smell, taste, etc). Lasts a few seconds.
2. Short-term memory --> When we pay attention to our sensory memory, the information gets to our short term memory. Also lasts a few seconds.
3. Long term memory --> Information that stays for a long period. Achieved by active recall (rehearsal), or making associations with the information, such as relating emotions, using imagery, giving examples or recreating it in your own words.

Tips:
- Taking notes and later converting them into smaller study guides
- Teaching to someone else
- Give examples relating to your life
- Using flashcards for things that are harder to remember (use Quizlet)
- Don't just take notes and repeat, associate it

[jasminealiara]

I successfully used imagery back in high school to memorize a long list of random things. To this day, I can repeat that list of things backwards. It works!

[sofialozano]

Omg i cannot state it enough your channel is weirdly so connected to my life situations😂 literally currently I am studying to take an exam and just the act of studying is honestly an art in itself.

[xenoxorus]

Rare education videos like this with no BS advice. Just straight up helpful advice with factual information!

[lhcenjoyer]

You probably just saved my next academic year. I have been learning about learning since i was applying to medschool 2 years ago, and it worked very well with me being among the youngest on my class. I applied all of these concepts when i was studying for entrance. But then i went downhill along my first year and was so lost on why this was happening since i technically knew how to study. But now i finally figured out that my problem was studying automatically with a lack of purpose or emotion. When i was studying for entrance, i had a strong motivation to learn what i needed to pass because the exam i was studying to was THE EXAM of my life. Now studying for a test among dozens of other tests is not as thrilling. But i dont want to fail again so i guess this part is fixed.
And here comes my example because i also love learning and explaining things with examples: my most effective learning experience was a discipline where we had groups and each group would present a seminar of a specific topic, although all groups prepared seminars of all topics and thats because they would SORT at the same day who's gonna present what. And obviously everyone divided within the group what topic each member was going to prepare so it saves effort. So besides you needing to learn to teach, you also had the terrifying feeling of not knowing if you were going to be sorted AND if you failed your whole group would take the bad grade because of you. And the groups were also sorted so not friends.
Terrifying. Never learned anything better. I wish i had this discipline the whole course.

[ariana_m]

I really like the written presentations you’ve edited in your most recent videos

[wfhxtxb]

I'm so grateful for the time and effort you put into creating your videos. It makes a real difference for learners like me.

[crls]

The example of the zooming lens and the process of it helped me better understand how I should conduct my thoughts while studying. Thank you.

[sooubic]

Glad to see you a video like this pop up. I have a test in a few days and I barely remember anything about what I need to know to take the test. I’m gonna drive these methods out and come back after taking the test to document my progress.

[metafisicacibernetica]

Melhor interpretação do Palácio da Memória que já vi. Parabéns pela alta resistência na contribuição acadêmica, Ana. Thankz from The One

[keltyfirebloom]

Thank you so much for this guide. :) Looking to next semester with more confidence now!

[ninadances]

Very informative video!! Love it. This definitely refreshed my memory from this psychology course I took in the summer.

[lichh]

For me, I do the steps of processing information by studying something more than once with each subsequent session I apply the next step. First the day I took the lectutre, then on the weekend, then the week after I will study the lecture again, then maybe two weeks later I will revise the lecture. The cycle goes for every chapter. And maybe a quick just reading revision when I have free time. Also I tend to remember information by remembering where it was in the page, If I can imagine the page, I will remember the information.

[Sakura-zurz]

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[MenkoDany]

AI generated summary (best I could do) for the lazy ones:

- 00:00 🧠 Introduction to studying based on cognitive psychology

- The host introduces the concept of studying based on cognitive psychology,
- She hints on discussing how to process information and store it in the long-term memory,
- She touches on personal favorite studying techniques.

- 01:45 👁 Understanding how we process information

- This section explains the concept of "attending", the first step of processing information,
- The host outlines different types of attention: selective attention, divided attention, maintained attention, executive attention,
- She illustrates these types with an example of a dinner-in-laws situation.

- 04:32 📦 Steps in memory processing

- The host explains the steps involved in memory processing using a USPS package delivery as a metaphor,
- Steps include encoding, storing, and retrieval of information.

- 05:40 🧭 Types of memory and information processing

- In this section, the host presents Atkinson and Shien's multistore model explaining different types of memory,
- She touches on the sensory memory, short-term memory, and how rehearsal helps to encode the information into long-term memory.

- 08:55 📚 Diving deeper into the concept of rehearsal

- The host elaborates on the process of moving information into long-term memory using rehearsal,
- She introduces the concept of elaborative rehearsal and gives examples,
- She also explains the impact of emotions on memory, emphasizing that strong, especially painful emotions can aid in memorizing information.

- 12:37 📝 Personal study tips

- The host shares her personal tips for effective studying. The first one being taking notes on important concepts and condensing these notes into single-page study guides,
- She introduces the method of loci, as a way of remembering information by associating it with physical locations,
- She also suggests using emotional arousal to help remember information, especially when teaching information to others,
- The host discusses the benefits of using flashcards for rote memorization and gives an example of how to form associations in order to remember information.

- 19:07 🌟 Key takeaway

- The host concludes the video by stressing the importance of associating new information with pre-existing knowledge to aid in long-term memory encoding,
- She emphasizes the idea of "working smarter, not harder" for studying effectively.

[motivemystic]

Wow, this video is a game-changer for me! As someone who really struggles with studying, I found these therapist tips incredibly helpful. The way they explained the concepts based on cognitive psychology made it so easy to understand and apply in my own study routine. Thank you for sharing such valuable insights, I'll definitely be implementing these strategies from now on! 😊

[letrasconmawa]

Thank you so much this is so simple and effective i love your vibes

[jharp]

Random but I remember this channel from the Red Table breakdown video. Glad you're kicking still. CHEERS!!

[Sharonamy]

Yess thank you so much for this video 🙏

[alicefallena]

your ability to convey complex information in an accessible and understandable way is so fucking precious