Learning Strategies and Cognitive Function

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Questions and Answers

What is the most effective way to enhance one's learning process?

Only using digital resources for study
Relying solely on passive reading of materials
Engaging in active recall and spaced repetition (correct)
Studying in complete silence without distractions

How does sleep affect cognitive function and learning?

Adequate sleep enhances memory consolidation (correct)
Only REM sleep contributes to learning
Sleep has no relationship with cognitive abilities
Sleep is detrimental and reduces overall performance

Which of the following strategies can foster better retention of information?

Using flashcards for repetition (correct)
Highlighting text without summarization
Listening to music with lyrics while studying
Studying in a group without any structure

What role does motivation play in the learning process?

High motivation can enhance engagement and persistence (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which learning style is characterized by a preference for visual aids and diagrams?

Visual learning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pitfall in self-directed learning?

Not setting specific learning goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can negatively impact attention during learning?

Multitasking with different tasks (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which external factor can significantly influence the effectiveness of learning?

Maintaining a clutter-free environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the arrangement of elements in the periodic table?

All elements in the periodic table are arranged in order of increasing atomic number which is the total number of protons in an atom.

What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?

The vertical columns of the periodic table are called groups and contain elements with similar chemical properties.

What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?

The horizontal rows of the periodic table are called periods and they contain elements with similar electron configurations.

What is the trend of atomic size across a period and down a group?

Atomic size decreases from left to right across a period, and increases going down a group.

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What is electronegativity and its periodic trend?

Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons when forming a chemical bond. It increases from left to right across a period and decreases going down a group.

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What is ionization energy and its periodic trend?

Ionization energy is the minimum energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom. It increases from left to right across a period and decreases going down a group.

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