How to Use Your Mind / A Psychology of Study: Being a Manual for the Use of Students and Teachers in the Administration of Supervised Study

Name: How to Use Your Mind / A Psychology of Study: Being a Manual for the Use of Students and Teachers in the Administration of Supervised Study
Author: Harry Dexter Kitson

By Harry Dexter Kitson

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Aimed at students and teachers, the manual applies psychological principles to supervised study by outlining practical techniques for attention, memory, imagination, and work organization. It explains how mental images derive from sensory experience and recommends cultivating variety and vividness through multi-sensory exposure and disciplined practice. The text presents methods for apperceiving facts, arranging tasks, and systematic review, and offers exercises and readings to develop interest, active imagination, and reliable memory strategies so learners can combine, rehearse, and use experience more efficiently and creatively.

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Harry Dexter Kitson

Harry Dexter Kitson was an educator and author known for his work in psychology and study techniques. His notable book, "How to Use Your Mind / A Psychology of Study," serves as a manual aimed at both students and teachers, providing insights into effective study methods and the psychological principles behind learning. Kitson's contributions focus on enhancing educational practices and fostering a deeper understanding of the cognitive processes involved in studying. His work remains relevant for those interested in educational psychology and the optimization of learning strategies.