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SLS 1501 Midterm Practice
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SLS 1501 Midterm PracticeMemory Strategies - ANSWER-Rehearsal, Elaboration, Chunking, Stories & Emotions, Mnemonics
The Memory Process - ANSWER-Encoding (getting memories into our memory system)
Storage (how we hold onto & save our memories)
Retrieval (how we find memories previously stored)
Note-Taking Methods - ANSWER-Cornell Method, Concept Map, Matrix Notes, Traditional Outline, Digital
Notes, Note-Taking Apps, Linear Notes
Which note taking method works the best according to Kiewra et al. (1988)? Least effective? - ANSWER-
Matrix Notes (MOST) Linear Notes (LEAST)
Study: Dickinson, D.J., & O'Connell, D.Q. (1990) - ANSWER-Investigated the impact of time and study
strategies on grades - It's more important to study well than study long.
How can you test your knowledge? Pg. 68 - ANSWER--pretend you have a test after every class
-take practice tests
-learn from mistakes where there are no negative consequences
3R Reading Method - ANSWER-Read the material
Recite what you know without looking at the book
Review what you don't know and what you do
4 Study Group Roles - ANSWER-Agenda Maker, Facilitator, Time Keeper, Quiz Creator
Study: Sana, F., Weston, T., and Cepeda, N.J. (2013) - ANSWER-Laptop multitasking hinders classroom
learning for both users and nearby peers
, Benefits of Effective Goal Setting - ANSWER-Increased academic achievement
Increased likelihood of staying in college
More positive emotions
Improved well-being later in life
Increased success overall
Framework for setting goals - ANSWER-SMART goals (Strategic, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic/Relevant, Time-based)
ABCs of Effective Goal Setting and Implementation - ANSWER-Aim High
Believe in Yourself
Care and Commit
Specify and Self-reflect
On average, how much more annually does a person with a bachelor's degree earn than a person with
only a high school diploma? - ANSWER-$23,000
Do all students benefit from a freshman seminar? - ANSWER-Howard (2000) found through research that
all students can benefit.
Why is research based info more valuable than advice? - ANSWER-Researchers have studied
hundreds/thousands of people compared to the experience of just one or two people.
Important info on the syllabus - ANSWER-Overview of the course
Learning goals
Assignment/grading info
Course outline
Due dates
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