Dr. Chew's Study Strategies and Effective Learning
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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?

    <p>Effective strategy is more important than time spent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Overlearn basic concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Inborn talent' hinders preparation level</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She was influenced by her military family background.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She urged for restraint and consideration of implications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It would not prevent future terrorist acts on the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Automaticity in performing the skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>For safety reasons related to her district.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Questioned the necessity of war as the solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of ineffective students?

    <p>Starting studying too late and ending too early</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Avoiding multi-tasking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>I am good at multitasking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deep processing of concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Meaningful links with concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Time alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Leveraging feedback effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased confidence without improving performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hallmark of a poor study strategy?

    <p>Increasing confidence without improving performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Recalibrate their metacognition since college is way harder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Short-term memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When teachers want the exact wording on things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of overlearning?

    <p>Aiming for quick and easy recall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Summarizing key points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended regarding highlighting text during reading?

    <p>Be selective and highlight meaningfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Easy' strategies that require minimal mental effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Fast' automatic thinking vs. 'Slow' deliberate thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Natural' tendencies vs. critical thinking processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Intuitive' errors caused by fast, automatic thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Critical' thinking involves deep processing unlike 'natural' thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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