The Fallacy of Cramming

Cramming involves intensive studying over a short period, which hinders long-term retention and deep understanding due to insufficient time for information processing and consolidation in memory.

A learner tries to memorize an entire textbook the night before an exam, resulting in fatigue and an inability to recall information accurately during the test.

Passive learning is another detrimental practice that leads to limited engagement and shallow comprehension. Let’s examine this issue.