Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy

Willingham Ph.D, Daniel T.

ISBN 10: 1982167173 / ISBN 13: 9781982167172

Published by Gallery Books, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1982167173
• ISBN 13: 9781982167172
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

In this revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns, discover how to study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress, and most of all, enjoy learning.

When we study, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control—such as highlighting and rereading—but these practices only give the illusion of mastery. As Dan Willingham, professor of psychology and bestselling author, explains, familiarity is not the same as comprehension.

Perfect for teachers and students of all ages, Outsmart Your Brain provides real-world practices and the latest research on how to train your brain for better learning. Each chapter provides clear and specific strategies while also explaining why traditional study processes do not work. Grounded in scientifically backed practical advice, this is the ultimate guide to improving grades and better understanding the power of our own brains.

About the Author

Dan Willingham received his PhD from Harvard University in cognitive psychology and is now a professor of psychology at the University of Virginia. He is the author of several books, including Outsmart Your Brain and Raising Kids Who Read. A fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science, you can follow him on Twitter @DTWillingham.