Make It Stick: Science of Successful Learning Quiz

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What is the title of the book?

The Fiction of Successful Learning

The Art of Successful Learning

The Science of Successful Learning (correct)

The Myth of Successful Learning

Which chapter suggests embracing difficulties for better learning?

Chapter 1

Chapter 7

Chapter 4 (correct)

Chapter 3

What is considered as the mother of all wisdom according to the text?

Cognition

Memory (correct)

Learning Styles

Study Skills

Which chapter advises to mix up practice for better learning?

Chapter 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter emphasizes avoiding illusions of knowing?

Chapter 5 Signup and view all the answers

What does empirical research show about how people generally go about learning?

Much of what they do about learning is largely wasted effort. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the research discussed in the text?

Effective learning strategies based on cognitive science Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the book mentioned in the text?

Henry Roediger and Mark McDaniel Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the research grant awarded by the James S. McDonnell Foundation?

To bridge the gap between basic knowledge on learning in cognitive psychology and its application in education Signup and view all the answers

What are two primary learning principles applied in the book mentioned in the text?

Spaced repetition and interleaving different topics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the collaboration among eleven cognitive psychologists mentioned in the text?

Applying cognitive psychology to enhance educational practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main job of college and medical students according to the text?

Learning and memory work Signup and view all the answers

What is the catch mentioned in the text regarding effective learning strategies?

Effective strategies are not intuitive Signup and view all the answers

What are the less effective practices rooted in?

$Theory, lore, and intuition Signup and view all the answers

What was the direct result of the collaboration among eleven cognitive psychologists according to the text?

$A book explaining how learning and memory work Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Book Details

Title of the book is not explicitly mentioned in the questions.
Authors of the book include prominent cognitive psychologists.

Embracing Difficulties

A chapter suggests embracing difficulties as a means to enhance learning experiences.

Mother of All Wisdom

Curiosity is considered the mother of all wisdom.

Mixing Up Practice

A chapter discusses the benefits of mixing up practice to improve learning effectiveness.

Avoiding Illusions of Knowing

Another chapter emphasizes the importance of avoiding illusions of knowing to foster genuine understanding.

Learning Approaches

Empirical research indicates that people often rely on ineffective or inefficient methods for learning.

Research Focus

The main focus of the research discussed is to identify effective learning strategies and principles.

Research Grant Purpose

The James S. McDonnell Foundation awarded a research grant aimed at exploring cognitive psychology's application to learning.

Learning Principles

Two primary learning principles emphasized in the book include retrieval practice and spaced repetition.

Collaboration of Cognitive Psychologists

The collaboration among eleven cognitive psychologists was centered on synthesizing effective educational practices and insights from cognitive research.

College and Medical Students' Role

The primary job of college and medical students is to effectively acquire and retain knowledge for their future careers.

Effective Learning Strategies

There is a catch regarding effective learning strategies; they may be counterintuitive and require more effort than commonly used methods.

Ineffective Practices

Less effective learning practices often stem from misconceptions and informal approaches to studying.

Collaboration Outcomes

The collaboration among cognitive psychologists directly resulted in a comprehensive understanding of cognitive research related to learning.

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Description

Test your knowledge about the science of successful learning with this quiz based on the book 'Make It Stick' by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel. Explore the key concepts and principles of effective learning strategies.