Chapter 1: Educational Psychology and Research
Which type of research is used to develop practical solutions for real-world problems?
Applied Research (PG. 6)
If Sam had a goal to pass her comprehensive test this semester in order to graduate by Spring 2026, what type of goal would this be?
Enabling Goal (PG 46.)
What is a time management strategy to help improve focus and motivation?
Avoid skipping meals
When eating a frog is on your to-do list, eat the frog first
Study in areas where there are no distractions (PG. 113-117)
Which part of memory includes putting new information into memory?
Storing (PG 129)
Illusion of knowing (Pg 178).
What are the two types of research papers that are options for your research project?
Argumentative paper and analytical paper (pg. 24 & 25)
What question and answers can you ask yourself to determine if your goal is specific?
Did you achieve your goal (yes/no)? (PG. 43)
What is the concept involving the tendency to choose immediate smaller rewards rather than waiting for larger rewards in the future?
Hyperbolic Discounting (PG. 85)
What technique uses visualization to connect images to places?
Memory palace (PG. 148)
Listening attentively with the intention of understanding the entire message beyond the words being spoken is an example of?
Active listening (PG 187)
Performing a lab technique in a chemistry class would be an example of this kind of skill?
Hard skill (pg 8.)
What may setting goals related to your values do?
Leads to greater levels of motivation and commitment (PG. 42)
What is the master calendar?
Planning tool to give an overview of responsibilities for the semester (PG. 93)
Remembering the name of your favorite song is an example of which kind of memory?
Sensory register (PG. 129)
Name the 3 domains of Bloom's Taxonomy
Cognitive, affective and psychomotor (PG 183)
Archaeology falls under which category of liberal arts?
Natural sciences (pg. 11)
This type of action step is one that is identified to avoid a known, likely obstacle
Proactive action step (PG. 49)
What is the Pomodoro technique?
A technique that involves taking small breaks between your study time to help with attention and time control (PG. 83)
Paraphrasing textbook notes is an example of which kind of study strategy?
Elaboration (Pg. 135)
Foresight bias (PG 187)
The definition of educational psychology is
The study of teaching and learning (pg 3.)
If Sam chose to share her goals with Lyndsey, what characteristic of goal setting would this be?
Public Goals (PG. 49)
Establishing routines and ongoing planning is essential in which process?
Accomplishing your goals (PG. 92)
What is a reading approach that uses elaboration strategies to process read information into long-term memory?
Active reading (Pg. 160)
This method is effective in minimizing biases and overconfidence
Self-testing (PG 186)