When you want to learn something new, you practice. Once you get the hang of it, you can hopefully do what you learned—whether it’s parallel parking or standing backflips—on the next day, and the next ...

Overlearning, a common study habit, may not be as effective as believed. Research indicates its benefits are temporary. It can hinder new learning and reduce motivation. Spaced practice, retrieval ...

Do you think repeating formulas or practising more is always better? Neuroscience strongly disagrees. Overlearning, or continuing to study well beyond mastery, can be comforting but reams of research ...