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Veronica Yan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research bridges the fields of social and cognitive educational psychology, focusing on how to empower individuals to become motivated and effectively self-regulated learners. She emphasizes the importance of developing the right mindset that encourages learners to interpret challenges productively and to understand effective learning strategies that enhance retention. Her work highlights that truly effective learning techniques often involve confronting difficulties, such as interleaving concepts and retrieval practice, to solidify knowledge. Currently, she is investigating the mechanisms behind strategies that challenge learners while promoting motivation. Yan obtained her Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2014. Her interests include the cognitive foundations of learning and instruction, with a focus on memory, metacognition, motivation, and mindset applications in both classroom settings and online learning environments.
Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Engaged in research and teaching in the field of educational psychology, focusing on effective learning strategies and self-regulation.
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