Dr. Chew's Study Strategies: Learning Outcomes and Effective Study Techniques
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What does Dr. Chew emphasize about the belief that effective learning is an 'inborn talent'?

  • It enhances intelligence
  • It boosts memory retention
  • It leads to deeper processing
  • It hinders successful learning (correct)
  • According to Dr. Chew, what is the benchmark of learning?

  • Complexity of the study strategy
  • Easy and automatic retrieval (correct)
  • Time spent studying
  • Amount of material studied
  • What principle does Dr. Chew emphasize regarding the correlation between time spent studying and learning outcomes?

  • Less time studying leads to better learning outcomes
  • More time studying leads to better learning outcomes
  • Time spent studying is irrelevant to learning outcomes (correct)
  • Time spent studying depends on the study strategy
  • What should be the progression in learning according to Dr. Chew?

    <p>Beginning with basic foundational work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Dr. Chew suggest overlearning can contribute to learning?

    <p>Overlearning ensures easy and automatic recalls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT emphasized by Dr. Chew as a study strategy principle?

    <p>'More time studying leads to better learning' principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory has a limited capacity and is prone to quicker decay?

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

    What is the primary focus of overlearning in memory retention?

    <p>Quick and easy recall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it appropriate to memorize isolated facts?

    <p>When teachers request exact wording</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study strategy involves deep processing of information?

    <p>Comparing and contrasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred form of note-taking according to the text?

    <p>Handwritten notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized about reading multiple times according to the text?

    <p>To read slowly and effortfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of group study according to the text?

    <p>Agreeing and committing to group goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after getting a really bad grade, according to the text?

    <p>Review missed concepts in the exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of thinking is described as 'automatic and intuitive' by Daniel Kahneman?

    <p>System 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What errors tend to arise from 'natural' thinking tendencies according to Kahneman's work?

    <p>Intuition-based errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key takeaway regarding memory systems and processing according to the text?

    <p>Deeper processing results in better recall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT mentioned as a helpful factor for optimizing learning according to the text?

    <p>Studying learning styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does metacognition involve according to the text?

    <p>Understanding how well you truly understand a concept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about academic success?

    <p>Academic success is solely based on inborn talent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should students focus on to improve learning outcomes according to the text?

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

    How can a poor study strategy be identified according to the text?

    <p>By increasing confidence without improving performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key point highlighted regarding multitasking in the text?

    <p>Single-task performance is better than multitasking performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is commitment to total focus during preparation emphasized in the text?

    <p>To enhance comprehension and learning effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should students strive to achieve in terms of metacognition?

    <p>Accurate appraisal of their knowledge and abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as essential for learning according to the text?

    <p>Persistence during challenging learning processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents the distinction between System 1 and System 2 modes of thinking?

    <p>System 1 is intuitive and automatic, while System 2 is effortful and deliberate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Herbert Simon's "demystified" definition of intuition?

    <p>Intuition is the ability to recognize patterns and objects based on prior learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor that determines whether our intuitions can be trusted or not?

    <p>The level of expertise and experience in the specific domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason memory champions like Joshua use spatial routes for memorization?

    <p>The human brain is better at remembering spatial information than abstract concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Rep. Barbara Lee resist voting for the invasion of Iraq?

    <p>She was concerned about the potential implications and consequences of the invasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rep. Barbara Lee's colleagues suggest to her regarding her decision to resist the invasion of Iraq?

    <p>They reminded her that making major decisions while grieving or angry can be unwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using anthropomorphized "homunculi agents" in cognitive science?

    <p>To simplify the explanation of complex cognitive processes for better understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor that allows for the development of intuitive expertise?

    <p>Immersion in a predictable and regular environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the example of Daniel Kahneman recognizing his wife's mood from a single word?

    <p>It highlights the role of System 1 thinking in automatic pattern recognition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using spatial routes in memory techniques like the one employed by Joshua, the memory champion?

    <p>The human brain is better at remembering spatial information than abstract concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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