Ask Slashdot: How Can I Improve My Memory For Study? 384
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."
I used to know... (Score:5, Funny)
but I forgot.
Re:Sleep study (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Sleep study (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I used to know... (Score:4, 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."
Re:go to a school there is about skills not test c (Score:5, Funny)
I don't think that means what you think it means.. (Score:5, Funny)
If someone is sitting on their laurels, they've already improved themselves.
Weed (Score:4, Funny)
Lots of weed. Wait, what was the question again?
Re:Sleep study (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.
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!