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Struggling with material strengthens memory from "summary" of How We Learn by Benedict Carey

When we engage with material in a challenging way, it sticks with us. The struggle is not a sign of weakness, but rather a signal that our brains are working hard to encode the information. This process of struggling with information actually strengthens our memory of it. Researchers have shown that when subjects are forced to work through the material, even if they make mistakes, they end up with a better understanding of it in the long run. This is because the brain is forced to engage deeply with the material, making more connections and increasing the chances that it will be remembered later. One study found that students who were given the opportunity to struggle with material actually performed better on tests than those who were given the information in a straightforward manner. This is because the struggle to retrieve the information during the learning process actually helps to solidify it in memory. When we make mistake...
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