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The Feynman (pronounced "Fine-man") technique has changed my life. Reviewing all the study methods I've ever used, this technique easily secures a place as one of my top five study methods. The basics of the technique are that you try to explain a complicated topic in simplified terms, allowing you to better understand the complex topic. Pretty simple right? I thought so. The only problem is that my grades went down when I first started using it, and my time spent studying went up; what was I doing wrong?

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Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:44 The Feynman Technique
2:58 Understand
4:03 Long-Term Retention
6:02 Notes
6:50 Topics
8:57 Avoid Complexity
11:01 Use It
12:49 Simplify
13:45 Nebula Classes
15:46 Outro

Work Cited:
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
2. Dunlosky J, Rawson KA, Marsh EJ, Nathan MJ, Willingham DT. Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology. Psychol Sci Public Interest. 2013;14(1):4‐58. doi:10.1177/1529100612453266
3. Gregory A, Walker I, Mclaughlin K, Peets AD. Both preparing to teach and teaching positively impact learning outcomes for peer teachers. Med Teach 2011 Aug;33(8):e417-e422.
Editor: Martino Gasparrini
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