Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-339) and index.

Academic self-regulation -- Understanding motivation -- Understanding learning and memory -- Goal setting -- Self-regulation of emotions -- Time management -- Self-regulation of the physical and social environment -- Learning from textbooks -- Learning from class -- Preparing for exams -- Taking exams -- Afterword -- Glossary -- Appendix A: A guide for completing a self-regulation study -- Appendix B: Examples of self-regulation studies.

"This popular text combines theory, research, and applications to teach college students how to become more self-regulated learners. Study skills are treated as a serious academic course of study. Students learn about human motivation and learning as they improve their study skills. The focus is on relevant information and features designed to help students to identify the components of academic learning that contribute to high achievement, to master and practice effective learning and study strategies, and then to complete self-regulation studies whereby they are taught a process for improving their academic behavior. A framework organized around six components related to academic success (motivation, methods of learning, time management, control of the physical and social environment, and monitoring performance) makes it easy for students to understand what they need to do to become more successful in the classroom"-- Provided by publisher.

In English.