Studying efficiently with Dr. Lobdell
1 How long can the average student pay attention?
25 ~ 30 minutes. (Study in chunks of 20 minutes)
"A Heart of Stone” .
Not emotional
an optional level of education after secondary education, usually referring to the study of an academic degree
higher education
A word that describes feeling thankful
Gratitude
It refers to physical or mental endurance, the ability to sustain prolonged effort or activity.
Example: Long-distance runners need to have excellent ~ to complete marathons.
Stamina
Not having a job despite being capable of and willing to work.
unemployed
What did Mo have at 25 and 29?
25=( ). 29= ( ).
25=( nothing ). 29= ( everything ).
After studying for an entire day, you want to give yourself a real tangible ( ?)
reward
That Place Is a Zoo”
The place is busy/ chaotic/ noisy
Students protested against the government's decision to increase ( ?)
tuition
. After teaching middle school, Ms. Costa went back to school to pursue her doctorate in what field?
( ) Psychology
positive
In this context, it refers to passion and perseverance for long-term goals, the ability to stick with something and work hard to achieve it over an extended period. Example: Despite facing numerous challenges, Jane's ~ and determination helped her become a successful entrepreneur.
Grit
:A situation where individuals receiving government benefits find that if they start earning more income, they lose these benefits and end up with a net loss, disincentivizing them from seeking higher-paying employment. Is called a walfare ( ? )
trap
How did he feel at 29, when he had a beautiful wife, all the possessions he ever wanted and 2 lovely kids, ~4’40
He felt ( ? )
Empty
According to Dr. Lobdell, what is more important to learn, concepts or facts?
Concepts
My purse weighs a ton.
Hyperbole
What was Hunter’s main motivation for going to study in Germany?
saving money
What strategy did Ms. Costa feel would be better suited for her?
Practising ( ? ) exercises as a well-being strategy
Gratitude
This refers to the ability to understand or know something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. Example: Mary had a strong ~ that the project would be successful, even though the data suggested otherwise
Intuitions:
Empowering individuals: (B ) What is one way to empower individuals?
Open
This is a period in middle-aged adults' lives when they feel a strong desire for change. It often happens because they are unhappy with what they have achieved in life so far.
mid-life crisis
What does Dr. Lodbell say should be used when studying facts?
mnemonics
He was as quiet as a mouse
simile
What does Germany have that gives it an incentive to attract young foreign talent?
Ageing population
What are some of the psychological, social, and physical outcomes of gratitude?
Increases in ( ? )
or decreases in ( ? ).
or Making stronger ( ? )
Increases in ( happiness ) decreases in ( depression ). Making stronger ( relationships )
How did the speaker's research on grit in high school students relate to their likelihood of graduating?
If they had higher grit they were more likely to graduate
A financial security policy where all citizens receive a regular, unconditional sum of money from the government, regardless of other income. plan where everyone gets a certain amount of money regularly from the government, no matter what else they earn.
Universal basic income (UBI)
What does Mo say we are born with 2 billion of?
Heartbeats
What is a dedicated study area?
An area that is conducive to good study. SOmewhere that has fewer distractions. Specifically for studying
The wind whispered secrets to the trees
Personification
How long do 40% of graduates need to stay in the country before Germany begins to recover the cost of tuition?
5 years
What habit did Ms. Costa incorporate into her middle school Science class?
kiss their brains
This term is the comparative form of "gritty" and means possessing even more passion, perseverance, and determination. Example: The coach aimed to make the team ~ by implementing rigorous training and goal-setting exercises.
Grittier:
Identify some of the causes of poverty traps mentioned in the text.
Some are tied to a ( ) of access to ( ) or ( ~ food ). Others can affect entire nations(~ government) or (~change)
2 or more correct
Some are tied to a ( lack ) of access to ( education ) or ( healthy food ). Others can affect entire nations(corrupt government) or (Climate change)
The interviewer, Dr Ranagan, says, “Many people get to a point in their life where they do feel ( )
deceived