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Ask Slashdot: How Can I Improve My Memory For Study?

Posted by timothy on from the hat-hen-ham-hare-hill dept.

First time accepted submitter Sensei_knight writes "How serendipitous! Today I see Slashdot also has an article linking caffeine to long-term memory, but I digress. Recently I returned to college in my 30s, after battling a childhood sleep disorder, and I now discover staying awake might be the least of my troubles. Now that I failed a few classes I'm trying to analyze and overcome the causes of this recent disaster. Two things are obvious: First, it takes me way too long to complete tasks (as if suffering from time dilation) — tests take me approximately twice the amount of time to finish [and the amount of time it takes to study and do homework is cumulative and unsustainable]. Secondly, I just can't seem to remember a whole lot. I know sleep and memory are very closely related, perhaps that's why I have never been able to commit the times tables to memory. My research on the subject of memory has not been very fruitful, therefore I want to ask for input into which angle/direction I should look into next. As for cognitive speed, I have completely drawn a blank."

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  1. I used to know... by drwho · · Score: 4, Funny

    but I forgot.

    1. Re:I used to know... by UnknownSoldier · · Score: 3, Funny

      That reminds of an old joke ...

      "Memory is the second thing to go when you get old.
      I would tell you the first but I forgot."

  2. Re:Sleep study by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I find vigorous sex at bedtime really helps me to fall asleep quickly. Unfortunately, I've been wearing a cast on my hand for the last two weeks and my quality of sleep has really suffered.

  3. Re:Sleep study by rodrigoandrade · · Score: 4, Funny

    This tip is for someone asking on /. ? Seriously?

  4. Re:go to a school there is about skills not test c by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Follow Joe Dragon's lead and go to a school where basic literacy isn't required.

  5. I don't think that means what you think it means.. by Dr.+Zim · · Score: 4, Funny

    If someone is sitting on their laurels, they've already improved themselves.

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    (name withheld by request)
  6. Weed by aaaaaaargh! · · Score: 3, Funny

    Lots of weed. Wait, what was the question again?

  7. Re:Sleep study by rwise2112 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I find vigorous sex at bedtime really helps me to fall asleep quickly. Unfortunately, I've been wearing a cast on my hand for the last two weeks and my quality of sleep has really suffered.

    Remind me of one of David Letterman's Top Ten Lists from a long time ago:

    Surprises from a recent sex survey:

    For teenage boys, the most frequeny fantasy during sex is ..... having a partner!

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    "For every expert, there is an equal and opposite expert"