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

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

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I just started my MBA program and boy is there a lot of reading. This came at the perfect time (as do all of your episodes). You’re the best, Dr. Huberman!

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I could only imagine how much of research and backend work must have gone in the making of this video. You work so damn hard and that madness to cover the subject in the maximum of details while keeping it simple for the people who are not the subject matter expert...it is the job of a great teacher to reach the most of the complex topic enjoyable..
I am grateful to you. N glad i listen to your podcasts.

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Starting my final class of my Applied Neuroscience master's degree in a few days, this is extremely helpful. I switched my degree to Neuroscience because of how much I enjoyed learning from your podcast and I absolutely love it. Thank you so much for the impact you have had on me and so many others.

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Will you start posting a quiz with answers at the end of every podcast from now on? That would be very helpful, especially for those 3-4h podcasts!

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Dr. Huberman, I have learnt a lot about learning. You have my heartfelt thanks for making it easier for us all.

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Is music a distraction or does it help learning and focus as I've seen many people do it ? Thank you for the amazing episode as always.

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This video came out the very week I started taking classes in Korean, and I'm really determined to become fluent. You're totally my best life coach, amazing advice as always Andrew, 감사합니다 !!

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Bro post this when I needed the most

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I’m finishing my GED at 30 and going to college for the first time next year.
This information is invaluable for me, as I’m sure it is for others.

I cannot say thank you enough to you Andrew for sharing this info.

Please, never stop.

Answer 10

Where is the summary guy

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You gotta listen man

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I listened to the whole podcast, but I want to revise the key concepts and protocols again and again, in the others videos there's always a guy who comments the summary so I take a screenshot

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Just become that guy (would be on theme with the video) haha

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I could try perhaps

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Right now I am making notes, gonna make a summary too in a month ! Before that i have other videos lined up.

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Test your memory for what you have studied repeatedly

Focus while studying and importance of sleep

Meditation for focus ( focused breathing or wall staring) 3,5 or 10 mins per day(it's ok if you miss a day)

NSDR for 10 to 20 mins daily

Schedule specific time to study (NO DISTRACTIONS)
Study in different sessions (2 to 3)
Teaching peers
(Watch one do one teach one)

Try to study at same places at same times of day

1 study 3 tests
(Least confident but best in the test)
Self test same day or next day(the quicker the better) than final test after long duration

Test with open ended qs

Here are my notes, hope this helps!

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Ohhhh I’ve been a listener since the beginning, just so fortunate my your podcast came across my page in those early days. I have sent several episodes to my highschoolers who are now college students and this one has been sent to them and a friend. I’m now listening a second time so that I can put my coaching skills to work to help them as college freshman. Thank you Andrew for all of your information. You’ve really made a difference.

So much so, that my husband who is a physician in rural Texas is now doing a simple medical series via a local radio station using many of the ideas that you have taught him in order to educate individuals who are not well educated in current science, science news and medical news.

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Hi Andrew, I hope you have the time to read this message.  As an international student I feel so grateful to find your channel.  Thank you for today's lessons,  I'll incorporate this knowledge to my daily study routine.  I can see a bright future ahead for me. I apreciate how elocuente and precise you present the information.  I'm forever grateful. ❤

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Anki & Sketchy Medical have been life savers in my undergrad !

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Thank you for sharing this Dr. Huberman. As a college professor at two institutions and a lifetime learner myself, this information is invaluable and also presented in a way that is easily accessible by all. I have shared this episode with all my students this fall and will do so in future semesters as well. I hope they benefit from it as I have. Your podcast provides so much valuable and actionable information for life in general; thank you so much for sharing with anyone willing to listen. It is important work!

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After watching this I became fluent in Japanese just by reading the menu while ordering hibachi.

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I'm truly grateful for the way you've made science so accessible and easy to understand. You not only educate but also inspire curiosity and a deeper love for learning…

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Thank you so much bro

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Thank you !

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Hi Andrew, I started listening to a few episodes of your podcast, and  they provided SO MUCH INCREDIBLE knowledge that I wish knowing earlier, like this one. My husband is a big fan of you and he got me into this. We can't thank you enough for bringing the knowledge to general population and changing/improving so many lives. Sir, what you have been doing is so generous, incredible, and kind. Forever grateful to you! Greetings from Finland,

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Summary or Keyword of this entire video : self test after studying. ❤

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Andrew, I never have enough of your videos. Thank you so much for making so many lives better, including mine and my children’s. I am very grateful to have found your video by accident last year. Thank you again and again