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To what extent does spaced repetition memory system practice constitute deliberate practice?
Do the review sessions of a
Spaced repetition memory system
constitute
Deliberate practice
?
Ways in which it is:
It’s explicitly about improving performance; it’s not inherently enjoyable
The exponential backoffs approximate focusing on your weaknesses
Ways in which it’s not:
Monitoring only approximates what an expert coach would do
It’s typically not all that effortful, per-se—feels more automatic. You know it or you don’t. Doesn’t really feel like challenging homeostasis:
Skill development requires challenging homeostasis
Last updated 2023-07-13.