Studying Vs. Learning: The Psychology of Student Success
- ISBN-10
- 1543918506
- ISBN-13
- 9781543918502
- Category
- Academic achievement
- Pages
- 220
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-02-04
- Publisher
- Bookbaby
- Author
- Troy Dvorak
Description
If you want to maximize your learning and success in college, you need quality thinking skills, learning skills, and psychological skills far more than you need studying tips. This book will help you develop those skills, making you more confident, efficient, and productive. It is a practical guide to developing essential skills for college, many you have never learned about before, with straight-forward suggestions you can put into practice right now.When life is tough, you don't make flashcards and memorize definitions. You need the personal skills and habits described in Studying vs. Learning to deal effectively with the challenges you face, inside and outside of school.
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