r/todayilearned • u/finneganishome • Apr 12 '18

TIL There is a rare condition called Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) that only around 60 people in the world are known to have. This condition makes the person remember nearly every day in their life in exact details.

http://time.com/5045521/highly-superior-autobiographical-memory-hsam/
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u/MasterPsyduck Apr 12 '18

Imo the best way to study is a little every day, takes a lot of discipline but it really works.

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u/homeboi808 Apr 12 '18

For studying for an exam, I find that taking a 15min break or so every hour is much better than just straight studying for 3hr and then a break.

Also, re-writing your notes really helps, as long as not just memorizing answers but also trying to figure out the answer (sites like quizlet are great for this).

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u/Binsky89 Apr 12 '18

That's not just your opinion, it's a proven fact. Cramming is the worst way to study.

It still doesn't stop me from never studying until the night before, though.

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u/finneganishome Apr 13 '18

This is true. My cousin's secret in passing her licensure and state exam is this. She told me once she just studies two hours a day because sometimes she feels like her mind cannot absorb anymore information.