What goes through your mind when you’ve made a mistake, or are just feeling down? Does your inner voice sound like a caring, supportive friend—or like a pestering, harsh critic? Research suggests that ...

Not long ago, I spotted some students getting ready for an exam. They were sitting in the library of American University in Washington, hunched over a table, highlighting key sections in a textbook, ...

Researchers say they've pinpointed the two best ways to prepare for a test: spreading out the studying over time and self-quizzing before the big day. Surprisingly, other common methods, such as ...

Research conducted by John Dunlosky at Kent State University describes how certain study techniques could accelerate learning while others simply do not. Research conducted by John Dunlosky at Kent ...