Memory is the residue of thought
Memory is the residue of thought
Daniel Willingham is a cognitive scientist who argues that learning depends on knowledge already stored in long-term memory. His central principle is that "memory is the residue of thought", meaning you tend to remember what you spend time thinking about.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 1.1.4 Willingham's learning theory. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete compulsory topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy optional topics and research methods.