35 Questions
According to Dr. Chew's Study Strategies, what is the benchmark of learning?
Easy and automatic retrieval
What misconception does the belief that effective learning is an 'inborn talent' lead to, according to the text?
Underestimation of one's own abilities
Why is it important to start with basic foundational work before moving to more complex knowledge?
To ensure a progressive learning journey
What must be utilized to ensure easy and automatic recalls, according to the study strategy principles?
Overlearning
Which of the following is NOT emphasized in Dr. Chew's Study Strategies for successful learning?
Rote memorization
What does the level of understanding equate to, according to one of the study strategy principles?
Level of preparation
What is a hallmark of a poor study strategy according to the text?
Increasing confidence without improving performance
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to optimize learning?
Memorization of isolated facts
What can make learning less effective?
Multi-tasking
Which type of processing leads to better recall, according to the text?
Meaning-oriented processing
What is a common misconception about academic success, according to the text?
Academic success is about inborn talent
Which belief undermines learning, according to the text?
"Learning styles do not matter"
What approach should be taken for successful learning?
Practicing retrieval and applications
What is one key aspect of metacognition?
Overestimating understanding of a concept
What is emphasized as crucial for learning in the text?
Understanding how well you truly comprehend a concept
What is a key distinction between System 1 and System 2 thinking?
System 1 is intuitive and automatic, while System 2 involves effortful and deliberate thinking.
According to Herbert Simon, how does intuition work?
By being a passive recipient of judgments.
What is a common indicator of a well-learned skill in System 1?
Automaticity in performing tasks.
How does effective memorization occur according to the text?
By scattering memory pieces along a route.
Why did Rep. Barbara Lee resist voting for the invasion of Iraq according to the text?
She was influenced by her military family background.
What was the response of people to Rep. Barbara Lee's decision not to vote for the invasion?
They questioned her understanding of a 'just' war.
Why were other congress members hesitant about Rep. Barbara Lee's decision?
They were unsure about the impact on their own reelection.
What did Rep. Barbara Lee emphasize in her call to resist harmful social influence?
"Think carefully about the implications of actions."
"Examine Evidence" in critical thinking is about:
"Understanding what is already known and knowable."
"Don't generalize from a few cases" is related to which concept discussed in the text?
"Consider other interpretations"
Which memory system has a limited capacity and quicker decay?
Short-term memory
What is the main aim of overlearning as described in the text?
Effective recall
Why does handwritten note-taking have an advantage over digital note-taking?
Handwritten notes offer representational flexibility
What should be avoided when highlighting text during reading, according to the text?
Highlighting entire passages
In group study, what is an important initial step as suggested in the text?
Setting and committing to a group goal
What might be a common mistake students make when faced with a poor exam grade, based on the text?
Panic and deny the result
Which type of reading is recommended in the text for effective learning?
Slow and effortful reading with meaningful highlighting
'What errors do we tend to make?' is a thought question related to which concept discussed in the text?
'Daniel Kahneman: Thinking, Fast and Slow'
Which task helps in achieving deep processing while reading according to the text?
Creating a concept map of the ideas being studied
What is the primary difference between System 1 and System 2 thinking according to Daniel Kahneman?
System 1 is automatic and intuitive; System 2 is effortful and deliberate
Explore common misconceptions about learning, the benefits of deep processing, effective study strategies, and the differences between System 1 and critical thinking. Learn from Dr. Chew's lectures on study strategies and developing a successful learning mindset.
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