Dr. Chew's Study Strategies and Effective Learning

What is the benchmark of learning according to Dr. Chew's study strategies?

Amount of time spent studying
Rate of information absorption
Number of study resources used
Level of understanding (correct)

How does the belief that effective learning is an 'inborn talent' impact a student?

Improves memory retention
Causes a hindrance in learning (correct)
Leads to progressive learning
Enhances intelligence

Why is overlearning important according to Dr. Chew's study strategies?

To save time
To prevent forgetting (correct)
To increase the depth of understanding
To speed up learning

What does Dr. Chew stress about the correlation between time spent studying and learning outcomes?

Effective strategy is more important than time spent (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Dr. Chew, what must one do before moving to more complex knowledge?

Overlearn basic concepts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle regarding the relationship between level of understanding and preparation according to Dr. Chew?

'Inborn talent' hinders preparation level (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for Rep. Barbara Lee's resistance to voting for the invasion of Iraq?

She was influenced by her military family background. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Rep. Barbara Lee urge in relation to the invasion of Iraq?

She urged for restraint and consideration of implications. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Rep. Barbara Lee fear about the invasion of Iraq?

It would not prevent future terrorist acts on the United States. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an indicator of a well-learned skill in System 1 thinking?

Automaticity in performing the skill (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did other congress members question Rep. Lee about her stance on the invasion of Iraq?

For safety reasons related to her district. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Rep. Barbara Lee respond when asked about what exactly a 'just' war is?

Questioned the necessity of war as the solution. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of ineffective students?

Starting studying too late and ending too early (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of strategic pessimism, as mentioned in the text?

Avoiding multi-tasking (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which belief about learning contributes to poor performance according to the text?

I am good at multitasking (D) Signup and view all the answers

What concept is emphasized in the text as crucial for successful learning?

Deep processing of concepts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between shallow and deep processing as discussed in the text?

Meaningful links with concepts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is NOT a guarantee for successful learning?

Time alone (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial for effective learning in terms of feedback?

Leveraging feedback effectively (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do poor study strategies often result in, according to the text?

Increased confidence without improving performance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a hallmark of a poor study strategy?

Increasing confidence without improving performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should freshmen do upon entering college according to the text?

Recalibrate their metacognition since college is way harder. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What memory system has a limited capacity and is prone to quicker decay?

Short-term memory (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is it appropriate to memorize isolated facts according to the text?

When teachers want the exact wording on things (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of overlearning?

Aiming for quick and easy recall (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which note-taking method helps in creating a set of memory cues that aids recall of concepts?

Summarizing key points (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended regarding highlighting text during reading?

Be selective and highlight meaningfully (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study strategies are attractive but may not be effective according to the text?

'Easy' strategies that require minimal mental effort (C) Signup and view all the answers

'System 1' and 'System 2' thinking as described by Daniel Kahneman refers to what?

'Fast' automatic thinking vs. 'Slow' deliberate thinking (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman discusses what aspect of human thought processes?

'Natural' tendencies vs. critical thinking processes (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Natural' thinking tendencies often lead to what type of errors according to Daniel Kahneman?

'Intuitive' errors caused by fast, automatic thinking (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Critical thinking' as described in the text differs from 'natural' thinking in what way?

'Critical' thinking involves deep processing unlike 'natural' thinking (A) Signup and view all the answers