What is a name of nervous cell?
Neuron
What is the name of the structure most responsible for memorization?
Hippocampus
Name 2 examples of the illusion of competence.
What is the "space repetition"?
How do nerve cells connect to each other?
Synapse
What 2 modes does the brain work in?
Focused & diffuse (DMN) mode
What is the illusion of competence?
A belief in the effectiveness of ineffective learning methods.
What is learning with flashcards?
Set of cards (digital or analog) with password and definition on 2 sides. Repetition by paging. Shifting cards between sets of "know-it-alls".
How do nerve cells communicate with each other?
They secrete neurotransmitters at the synapse.
What is the capacity of the working (operational) memory?
limited
Is it possible to have divided attention? Why?
No. The brain can only focus on 1 activity at a time.
What is the POMODORO technique based on?
25 minutes learning, 5 minutes break, reward after focusing, timer
What is the nature of the impulse running along the neurons?
electro-chemical
What two processes occur during sleep?
Washing of neurons and consolidating/reorganizing memory
How to turn reading into learning (memory formation)?
After reading, try to recall the content without looking at the text.
What does "saying goodbye to work" mean?
Agree with yourself the time at which you will finish studying. And keep your word.
What is memorization, learning (from the perspective of the structure and function of the nervous system)?
Creating new connections between neurons or strengthening those that exist.
What is the role of the hippocampus?
1. creation of memory traces
2. memory recall
3. consolidation of memory
Is using markers to highlight text considered an ineffective method? Why?
This is a very helpful stage in learning, but it must be a stage that precedes memory formation (recall).
How can the principle" teach others" be applied?
Telling others whatI have learned, speaking to a mirror, recording myself.