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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology The old saying implies that practice makes perfect, but the latest research actually suggests that practice alone might not be the key variable leading to expertise. In this week's newsletter, learn more about: Why practice alone might not lead to skilled performance A few things you can do to become a better learner The tragic murder of Kitty Genovese and the impact her death had on psychology Does Practice Make Perfect? When learning a new skill, does practice really make perfect? New research looks at the real impact of practice and just how much it contributes to performance.   Search Related Topics:  nature vs nurture  memory  learning How to Become a More Effective Learner Have you ever wished you could learn new things quickly and easily? Well here are a few research-proven tips that can help.   Search Related Topics:  memory  learning  educational psychology Who Was Kitty Genovese? Kitty Genovese's tragic 1964 murder sparked outrage and interest in the bystander effect. Learn more about the myths surrounding her death. Search Related Topics:  kitty genovese  bystander effect  Christine Ladd-Franklin: Her Life and Work Christine Ladd-Franklin became an eminent psychologist despite facing considerable discrimination because she was a women. Learn more about her remarkable life and work. Search Related Topics:  women in psychology  famous psychologists  history of psychology Related Searches Social Psychology Psychology Jobs A2 Level Psychology Clinical Psychology Study Psychology Featured Articles What Is the Misinformation Effect? How to Become a Better Leader Common Characteristics Dreams Share The 4 Stages of Cognitive Development What You Should Know About Clinical Psychology 10 Unforgettable Facts About Memory   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything What Do Dreams Really Mean?   Follow me on: Advertisement