Verbaliser - GCSE Psychology Definition

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A verbaliser is a term used in psychology to describe someone who learns and understands information best through words, rather than images or actions. Verbalisers prefer reading, writing, and listening to spoken words to learn new ideas. They might enjoy discussing topics, taking notes, or reading textbooks to help them remember things. Visualisers, learn using images, diagrams and pictures, whereas verbalisers find it easier to process and remember information that is presented to them in a verbal or written format. Understanding if you are a verbaliser can help you choose the most effective study methods for your GCSE exams.

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Lucy has been a part of Save My Exams since 2024 and is responsible for all things Psychology & Social Science in her role as Subject Lead. Prior to this, Lucy taught for 5 years, including Computing (KS3), Geography (KS3 & GCSE) and Psychology A Level as a Subject Lead for 4 years. She loves teaching research methods and psychopathology. Outside of the classroom, she has provided pastoral support for hundreds of boarding students over a four year period as a boarding house tutor.

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