The Science of Learning: How We Actually Absorb Information The Science of Learning: How We Actually Absorb Information

The Science of Learning: How We Actually Absorb Information

Contrary to popular belief, cramming doesn't work. Neuroscience shows that learning sticks when we:

A 2016 Psychological Science study found students using these techniques outperformed peers by 30% on final exams. Our brains aren't hard drives - they're pattern recognition machines that thrive on active engagement, not passive consumption.

The secret? Make it effortful. The struggle is where learning happens.