Error-Driven Learning and Memory Reshaping

Different tricks should be used for remembering different types of information. Error-driven learning plays a crucial role in memory retention. When struggling to learn something, you are more likely to retain the information. Techniques such as spacing out learning experiences and testing yourself help to reshape memories by reinforcing strong connections and removing weak ones. While it may seem counterintuitive, making mistakes and correcting them is more effective for memory retention than simply memorizing correct answers. This process is similar to rehearsing for a play where making errors helps to identify memory weaknesses and correct them for better recall later on.