Studying, Memory,
and Test Taking
and Test Taking
Immediate, brief recording of sensory information (e.g., seeing a flashing light).
What is known as sensory memory?
Includes body language, facial expressions, and gestures.
What is nonverbal communication?
Re-read notes and summarize them in your
own words, Use flashcards and mnemonic devices, Teach the material to someone else, Test yourself with practice questions, Regularly revisit material to reinforce learning.
What are ways to review and retain information?
Is essential in academic work, research, business, and everyday decision-making.
What is analytical thinking?
The basic principles and processes that allow individuals to encode, store, and retrieve information.
What are the foundations of memory?
The first literacy and is the fundamental building block of how individuals think.
What is attention?
The process of decoding written or printed language to understand and interpret meaning.
What is Reading?
The mental processes we use to process information, solve problems, make decisions, and learn new concepts.
What are thinking skills?
Active Learning, Time Management, Note-Taking, Review & Repetition and Application.
What are key aspects of studying?
The set of social conventions and guidelines for appropriate online behavior.
What is Netiquette?
A structured reading strategy designed to improve comprehension and retention.
What is the SQ3R method for effective reading?
Creative, Analytical, and Critical
What are types of thinking?
Active Recall, Spaced Repetition, Interleaving, and Mnemonics.
What are effective studying techniques?
Recognizes the vast population of users that are
connected.
What is participation?
Decoding, Comprehension, Retention and Critical Thinking
What are Key Aspects of Reading?
1. Identify the problem or question
2. Gather information
3. Evaluate evidence
4. Consider alternatives
5. Make a reasoned conclusion
What are the steps in the critical thinking process?
Practicing through problem-solving, writing,
and real-world examples.
What is application (a key aspect of studying)?
Active Listening, Clarity and Conciseness, Empathy, Feedback, Nonverbal Awareness
What are ways of improving communication skills?
Cornell Method, Outline Method, Mind Mapping and Charting Method
What are effective note-taking methods?
Confirmation bias, emotional reasoning, overgeneralization, lack of relevant background knowledge.
What are barriers to critical thinking?