In the midst of me copying down the psych presentations down in my journal, I find that here's definitely thing I can learn. For example, that it's easier for me to recall information if it is over-learned(Bahrick, Bahrick and wittlinger). As I think about it, the only way I was confident enough for exams in the past was if I over-learned them. Without that it was impossible to get As. Now, as I'm older, it's very very hard for me to over-learn. Due to the fact that I don't have as much time and that the information doesn't enter my brain as smoothly. I've also thought that doing well on tests had to with being confident in what you learn, but see, over-learning encourages confidence. Maybe if I am inherently confident I wont have to study as much and still do well o tests!! How efficient that would be.
I have doubts if I'll ever be able to store as much and detailed info into my long term memory as I've done in the past. I don't think I'll ever remember stuff I've learned this year, or last year. Or, maybe I'm just not conscious of the fact that I know the info and I panic because I want to be conscious of my knowledge.
Ahh psychology is getting to me.
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