Study Like a Champ The Psychology-Based Guide to “Grade A” Study Habits

by Gurung, Regan A. R.; Dunlosky, John

• ISBN13: 9781433840173
• ISBN10: 1433840170
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781433840180
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-01-10
• Publisher: APA LifeTools

About This Book

Study Like a Champ: The Psychology-Based Guide to "Grade A" Grades

Study Like a Champ is a comprehensive guide designed to help students learn how to study smarter, not harder. This engaging, student-friendly book debunks major myths about studying and provides practical tips for effective learning.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students in various educational settings, from high school to college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for parents and educators looking to support students in developing better study habits.

History and Editions

Published on January 10th, 2023, the book is part of the APA LifeTools series. It has been crafted to address common misconceptions about studying and offers actionable advice for improving academic performance.

Author and Other Works

The author of Study Like a Champ is Gurung, a recognized expert in educational psychology. While specific details about Gurung's other works are not readily available, their contribution to this book reflects their deep understanding of psychological principles that enhance learning.

Key Features

• Debunking Myths: The book challenges common myths about studying and provides evidence-based strategies for effective learning.
• Practical Tips: It offers actionable advice on how to manage time, set goals, and use various study techniques to achieve better grades.
• Psychology-Based Approach: By integrating psychological principles, the book helps students understand how their brains work and how to optimize their learning processes.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781433840173
• BryteWave Format: Available through various educational platforms

Publication Details

• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Publication Date: January 10th, 2023
• Number of Pages: 224
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 0.29 pounds

Other Editions and Formats

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Author Biography

Regan A. R. Gurung, PhD, is a Professor of Psychological Science and Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning at Oregon State University.  Winner of the American Psychological Foundation’s Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award and the U.S. Professors of the Year (Wisconsin) Award, Dr. Gurung is a social psychologist whose work focuses on improving teaching and learning. He is past President of Psi Chi and the Society for Teaching of Psychology, and has published over 120 articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored/co-edited 15 books. Visit Regan.Gurung.com and follow him on @ReganARGurung (Twitter) and gurungrar (Instragram).

John Dunlosky, PhD, is Professor and Director of SOLE Center in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University. Dr. Dunlosky's research program has focused on understanding three inter-related components of self-regulated learning: (1) monitoring of learning, (2) control of study time, and (3) the application of strategies during learning. These three components of learning fall under the rubric of metacognition, which concerns people's cognition or beliefs about their cognitions. By studying metacognition in students across the life span, a major goal of all facets of his research involves developing techniques to improve student learning and achievement across multiple domains.

Table of Contents

I. Groundwork
Chapter 1: So You Think You Know How to Study? FoK It
Chapter 2: First Things First: Planning and Time Management
Chapter 3: Take Note: Good Note-Taking Practices
II. Strategies
Chapter 4: Spread it Out: Spaced Practice
Chapter 5: Practice Makes Perfect: Practicing for Monitoring and Mastery
Chapter 6: Take it Up a Notch: Interleaving, Elaborative Interrogation & Using Worked Examples
Chapter 7: In Moderation: Rereading, Summarizing, Highlighting, Keyword, Imagery
Chapter 8: The A(ffect), B(ehaviors), and C(ognitions) of Champions