Memory
The three basic steps when we remember ideas or images.
What are encoding, storage and retrieval?
These are two major and interrelated techniques to improve studying.
What is proper study environment and lack of distractions?
There are 10 study habits you can leverage in preparation for testing. Name 5
What is 1. Read Assignments, 2. Attend Class, 3. Take Notes, 4. Review notes, 5. Study regularly, 6. Re-read important stuff, 7. Review with mates, 8. Take practice tests, 9. Practice timed writing, 10. Sleep enough
These 2 items are major obstacles to being able to remember things.
What is not enough sleep and cramming for tests?
This is how we first perceive information through our senses.
Smartphones, video games, television shows, movies, music, and friends are sources of this barrier to effective studying.
What are distractions?
This herb may help with memory when test taking.
What is peppermint?
This activity improves (among many others) mood, judgement, and focus
What is sleep?
This is a type of short-term memory that we use when we are actively performing a task.
What is Working Memory?
This previously discussed technique--25 minutes at a time--might help improve focus and attention.
What is Pomodoro?
Organization, scheduling, and attention to detail are elements of this approach to test-taking.
What is the Whole Person Approach?
These strategies improve memory function for studying.
What are Mnemonics, concept association, and idea clustering?
This helps us remember where we set our keys or where we left off on a project the day before. Think
What is Short Term Memory?
Doing these 3 things helps create the optimal study session.
What is put away phone, turn off TV/music, and study alone?
Before you request these, you must understand what your specific needs are and communicate your needs with your instructors.
What are accommodations?
Spacing, Interleaving, and Practice Testing are all examples of this.
Good study strategies.
This allows us to recall things from the past, such as the smell of your elementary school cafeteria.
What is long-term memory?
These three items are mentioned in the text as Study Myths.
What is highlighting text, multitasking, and effortless studing?
Test anxiety is real and the this is one of the best ways to address it.
What is being prepared?
In addition to being prepared, these 3 strategies can help.
What are breathing exercises, meditation, and visualization?