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Kids can and should practice the skill of learning if they want a fighting chance at fulfilling all those lofty goals their parents set for them.
But some people keep studying — and thinking — the same way all their lives without improving their methods.
Thankfully, cognitive science has taken a look at how people actually learn. The results are surprising and super helpful.
Via Elizabeth E Charles, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
Most people understand that multitasking is a myth — your brain really can’t pay equal attention to two tasks simultaneously. But few people apply that insight to learning.