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PSY 170 - Psychology of Effective Learning


This course is intended for students who wish to improve their skills and strategies for learning and memory. The topics covered include an introduction to cognitive science; the comprehension of both oral and written material; attention; memory and memory retrieval; strategies for improving memory; problem solving; creativity; learning styles; techniques for motivation; test anxiety; and styles for self-management, including learning how to set and achieve study goals; learning more with less time and effort, increasing test taking abilities, and improving attitudes toward learning. The course provides students with techniques to reduce psychological and social stressors that can interfere with successful learning. Regardless of the area of concentration or the career, the skills and concepts learned in this course will be useful in learning throughout a college career and in life after college.
Prerequisite(s): None
4 credits = 4 lecture
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