32 Questions
What is the benchmark of learning according to Dr. Chew's study strategies?
Level of understanding
How does the belief that effective learning is an 'inborn talent' impact a student?
Causes a hindrance in learning
Why is overlearning important according to Dr. Chew's study strategies?
To prevent forgetting
What does Dr. Chew stress about the correlation between time spent studying and learning outcomes?
Effective strategy is more important than time spent
According to Dr. Chew, what must one do before moving to more complex knowledge?
Overlearn basic concepts
What is the key principle regarding the relationship between level of understanding and preparation according to Dr. Chew?
'Inborn talent' hinders preparation level
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.
What did Rep. Barbara Lee urge in relation to the invasion of Iraq?
She urged for restraint and consideration of implications.
What did Rep. Barbara Lee fear about the invasion of Iraq?
It would not prevent future terrorist acts on the United States.
What is an indicator of a well-learned skill in System 1 thinking?
Automaticity in performing the skill
Why did other congress members question Rep. Lee about her stance on the invasion of Iraq?
For safety reasons related to her district.
How did Rep. Barbara Lee respond when asked about what exactly a 'just' war is?
Questioned the necessity of war as the solution.
What is a common characteristic of ineffective students?
Starting studying too late and ending too early
What is a key aspect of strategic pessimism, as mentioned in the text?
Avoiding multi-tasking
Which belief about learning contributes to poor performance according to the text?
I am good at multitasking
What concept is emphasized in the text as crucial for successful learning?
Deep processing of concepts
What is a key difference between shallow and deep processing as discussed in the text?
Meaningful links with concepts
What does the text suggest is NOT a guarantee for successful learning?
Time alone
What is emphasized as crucial for effective learning in terms of feedback?
Leveraging feedback effectively
What do poor study strategies often result in, according to the text?
Increased confidence without improving performance
What is a hallmark of a poor study strategy?
Increasing confidence without improving performance
What should freshmen do upon entering college according to the text?
Recalibrate their metacognition since college is way harder.
What memory system has a limited capacity and is prone to quicker decay?
Short-term memory
When is it appropriate to memorize isolated facts according to the text?
When teachers want the exact wording on things
What is the primary goal of overlearning?
Aiming for quick and easy recall
Which note-taking method helps in creating a set of memory cues that aids recall of concepts?
Summarizing key points
What is recommended regarding highlighting text during reading?
Be selective and highlight meaningfully
Which type of study strategies are attractive but may not be effective according to the text?
'Easy' strategies that require minimal mental effort
'System 1' and 'System 2' thinking as described by Daniel Kahneman refers to what?
'Fast' automatic thinking vs. 'Slow' deliberate thinking
'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman discusses what aspect of human thought processes?
'Natural' tendencies vs. critical thinking processes
'Natural' thinking tendencies often lead to what type of errors according to Daniel Kahneman?
'Intuitive' errors caused by fast, automatic thinking
'Critical thinking' as described in the text differs from 'natural' thinking in what way?
'Critical' thinking involves deep processing unlike 'natural' thinking
Explore common beliefs about learning outcomes in college, the concept of 'Deep Processing', effective study strategies, and the differences between System 1/Automatic Thinking and Critical Thinking. This quiz is based on Dr. Chew's lectures on preparing for college-level coursework and developing a successful learning mindset.
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