Unconventional wisdom: Forget what you know about good study habits
Every September, millions of parents try a kind of psychological witchcraft to transform their summer-glazed campers into fall students, their video-bugs into bookworms.
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Research Upends Traditional Thinking on Study Habits
Psychologists have discovered that some of the most hallowed advice on study habits is flat wrong.
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New studying advice a surprise
By Benedict Carey THE NEW YORK TIMES Every September, millions of parents try a kind of psychological witchcraft, to transform their summer-glazed campers into fall students, their video-bugs into bookworms. Advice is cheap and all too familiar: Clear a quiet work space. Stick to a homework schedule. Set goals. Set boundaries. Do not bribe (except in emergencies).
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BRIEFLY: Sept. 4
Read about upcoming events and notices for the Plymouth area.
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Belief in Witchcraft Widespread in Africa
A new Gallup poll found that belief in magic is widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, with over half of respondents saying they personally believe in witchcraft. Studies in 18 countries show belief varies widely (ranging from 15 percent in Uganda to 95 percent in the Ivory Coast), but on average 55 percent of people polled believe in witchcraft.
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