What are the benefits of testing oneself after learning new material?

Question

What are the effects of self-testing shortly after learning on retention of learned information?

Answer 1

Many thanks for the content! What I took from it:
1. Anchor your attention, so you can focus on what you study
2. Think about what you study rather than passively consume it
3. Consolidate the information by testing yourself often, taking breaks to think about it, and teaching it to others
4. Aquire mastery of the subject through this process

You need to have a good sleep to remember what you learned. Use joga nidra (NSDR) to get some rest during the day. If you can't focus long enough, train it with mindfulness meditation. The goal of this whole process is to offset forgetting.

Answer 2

Love how I clicked on this thinking it was how to soak up more of your info. After all, at 43 I have lost 90 lbs in the last 9 months and as of my last DEXA scan I have gained 16.25 pounds of muscle and I credit EVERY POUND OF MUSCLE TO YOU AND GALPIN. Thank you sir! Effing GOAT!

Comments

that's great keep it up
Last time I saw your comment you had lost 76 pounds in 6 months
I'm on my weight loss journey as well. It's really inspiring to read about your journey
 my goal is to look healthy and fit on my 19th birthday in coming November
Wish me luck

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What's Galpin?

Answer 3

I can not imagine my driving to and back from work without these meaningful episodes! Please accept my gratitude for your efforts & shared knowledge in such an easy and clear way! I never miss to share your gift with others!

Answer 4

Andrew, im a 16 year old high-school kid from the Netherlands, thank you, thank you so much for helping me with all your video's, i really think you made my life better, i owe you one man. I'll send in a donation once i have some money just so i can support the channel. I hope you live a long and pleasant life, regards Lluc

Comments

You are not a kid, puberty is adulthood

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he's a kid