> What I've since discovered works much better for me is to separate studying and memorizing Worth noting that the studying vs testing is exactly what's tested

> What I've since discovered works much better for me is to separate studying and memorizing Worth noting that the studying vs testing is exactly what's tested in the paper that repopularized the test effect: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2007-08020-001 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2007-08020-001 One complicating factor though, that might hit on what you mentioned is how complex the thing you're learning is. There's one group that claims (re)studying is better for complex material than testing. https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Worked-example_effect https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Worked-example_effect