Research shows we forget about 50 percent of what we learn within an hour, 75 percent within a day, and up to 90 percent within a week. Described as the forgetting curve, Ruth Gotian EdD, MS, offers some simple and effective strategies to strengthen your retention. She says learning isn’t just about consumption. It’s about repetition, reflection and action.
Source: Psychology Today, April 24, 2025. Link.
The human brain is not optimized for passive intake—it needs meaningful engagement to retain information.”
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