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This unique book will make students better learners by exposing the science of learning in a practical and accessible manner, backed by the latest and greatest findings in the fields of cognitive psychology, education, and the science of learning. --Alan Castel, University of California, Los Angeles It helps students become better at learning based on actual psychology research. It's written by experts who are scientists and teachers. It has engaging demonstrations and practical tips. -- Jason R. Finley, iFontbonne Universityr This is a well-written text that provides students with the applied knowledge to better their ability to learn and remember information and provides the empirical research to illustrate how these techniques work. --Jeffrey Anastasi, Sam Houston State University A Guide to Effective Studying and Learning is a wonderful compilation of the science behind learning and will serve students well who are looking for the theoretical basis behind learning. The most important topics students need to know to become better learners are covered fully in this text. --Corinne Corte, Arizona State University

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Matthew Rhodes teaches courses in cognitive psychology, human learning and memory, and mind, brain, and behavior at Colorado State University. He studies learning and memory. His lab researches the subjective experience of memory and metacognition. Anne Cleary teaches courses in human learning and memory at Colorado State University. She studies human memory processes and their involvement in learning. Her lab researches human memory with a focus on failure to recall information when searching for a memory, or residual memory during memory retrieval failure. Edward DeLosh teaches courses in the science of learning, cognitive psychology, human learning and behavior, and mind, brain, and behavior at Colorado State University. He studies basic encoding and retrieval processes in human learning and memory. His lab researches applied learning and memory with a focus on how to enhance teaching and student learning.

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