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3 tips on how to study effectively

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Explore how the brain learns and stores information, and find out how to apply this for more effective study techniques. -- A 2006 study took a class of surgical residents and split them into two groups. Each received the same study materials, but one group was told to use specific study methods. When tested a month later, this group performed significantly better than the other residents. So, what were these methods? Explore how the brain learns and stores information and how to apply this to your study habits. Directed by Biljana Labović. Animation by Laura Angelucci and Teresa Marques Lopes. This video made possible in collaboration with Character Lab Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartners A special thanks to Robert Bjork and Elizabeth Bjork who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebook Find us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitter Peep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram ---------------------------------------------- Keep Learning ---------------------------------------------- View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/3-tips-on-how-to-study-effectively Dig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/3-tips-on-how-to-study-effectively#digdeeper ---------------------------------------------- Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Nicole Klau Ibarra, Jesse Lira, Ezekiel Raui, Petr Vacek, Dennis, Olivia Fu, Kari Teffeau, Cindy Lai, Rajath Durgada Manjunath, Dan Nguyen, Chin Beng Tan, Tom Boman, Karen Warner, Iryna Panasiuk, Aaron Torres, Eric Braun, Sonja Worzewski, Michael Clement, Adam Berry, Ghaith Tarawneh, Nathan Milford, Tomas Beckett, Alice Ice, Eric Berman, Kurt Paolo Sevillano, Jennifer Heald, Megulo Abebe, isolwi, Kate Sem, Ujjwal Dasu, Angel Alberici, Minh Quan Dinh, Sylvain, Terran Gimpel, Talia Sari, Katie McDowell, Allen, Mahina Knuckles, Charmaine Hanson, Thawsitt, Jezabel, Abdullah Abdulaziz, Xiao Yu, Melissa Suarez, Brian A. Dunn, Francisco Amaya, Daisuke Goto, Matt Switzler, Peng, Tzu-Hsiang and Bethany Connor.

Medical residents' ability to recall surgical techniques is vital. A study showed that residents who spaced out their training over four weeks, utilizing testing and interleaving, performed significantly better than those who crammed the information into a single day.

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  • The human brain learns and stores information through a process involving the hippocampus, where new concepts are encoded, and the neocortex, where long-term memories are stored. This process is thought to occur during sleep and repeated recall.
  • Testing yourself and making mistakes can improve learning as it forces active retrieval of knowledge, strengthening the memory and integrating information.

Insights from the YouTube Video Script:

1. The Secret to Long-Term Learning: How Our Brains Process and Store Information

This script dives into the fascinating world of how our brains learn and retain information. It reveals that the process is not just about cramming facts, but involves a complex interplay between short-term and long-term memory, neuron connections, and even sleep. Understanding this process provides a foundation for improving learning strategies.

2. Active Recall: More Than Just Remembering, It's Strengthening

The script highlights the importance of active recall through testing and quizzes. This technique forces the brain to actively retrieve information, strengthening the memory and leading to more accurate understanding. The script challenges the common practice

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