This process helps not only in studying for the exam, structuring the material in this way ensures that you have a good grasp of the important features and how they are interrelated. You should then read the suggested study questions for the topic to give you an idea of the things to look for in your reading. Finally, come back to my comments and questions and answer them to the best of your ability referring back to the reading material. But they are a very good start. It's often very relevant, and always interesting.
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I have tried to logically order the readings in such a way so as to go from more general to more specific and complex. Mink, then Kolb and Wishaw and so on. This will make the topic less confusing and help you to assimilate the information. Remember, a good diagram can be worth 1000 words.