What does it mean to 'cram' for an exam?
AnswerStudy intensively right before it
Cramming is massed last-minute study, which tends to fade quickly.
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The basics
Which technique uses 25-minute focused work sessions with short breaks?
AnswerThe Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique uses timed work blocks, traditionally 25 minutes.
Going deeper
Who is known for the 'forgetting curve' research?
AnswerHermann Ebbinghaus
Ebbinghaus studied how memory fades over time in the 1880s.
What is 'retrieval practice'?
AnswerActively recalling information, such as by self-testing
Pulling information from memory strengthens it more than rereading.
Which learning technique involves explaining a concept in simple terms as if to a child?
AnswerThe Feynman Technique
The Feynman Technique exposes gaps by forcing simple explanations.
Expert level
Which psychologist proposed that working memory holds about 'seven, plus or minus two' items?
AnswerGeorge Miller
George Miller's 1956 paper described the 'magical number seven, plus or minus two.'
Who developed the Leitner box system for flashcards?
AnswerSebastian Leitner
Sebastian Leitner described the box-based flashcard system in the 1970s.
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