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LAURA VERNON, PHD


"Psych Out": What to Do Before and During Your Tests
Are you a pencil-biting self-doubter who changes answers? Someone who rushes and runs? This blog preps you to be a confident and savvy tester who knows how to win at this game!
Laura Vernon PhD
Apr 23, 20255 min read


Turn Up The Volume: Advice for Boosting Motivation and Concentration
If the penthouse at the Ritz is unavailable for your study session, consider the noise and novelty of different study locations to stimulate motivation and concentration.
Laura Vernon PhD
Apr 21, 20254 min read


Advanced Memorization Strategies: Channel Your Inner Poet or Diva
The more fun you have linking material in strange or silly ways, the better you will remember it. Try rhyming, visualizing, singing, telling a story, or making an imaginary treasure hunt for yourself.
Laura Vernon PhD
Apr 20, 20254 min read


Study and Memorization Tips from Psychological Science
Effective study strategies are more cognitive effort but more efficient. Kind of "no pain no gain." Practice actively trying to recall material instead of simply rereading your book and notes.
Laura Vernon PhD
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Productivity Preparation: Set the Scene for Success in Deep Work
The devil is in the details. Interrupted by funny text memes, sidetracked by email, or neeeed a latte? Simple solutions can set you up to crush it! (And then have that latte later, feeling smug).
Laura Vernon PhD
Apr 18, 20253 min read
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