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Which of the following strategies is recommended for effective studying?
Which of the following strategies is recommended for effective studying?
- Spaced repetition (correct)
- Rereading notes
- Highlighting
- Cramming
Highlighting and underlining are effective study strategies.
Highlighting and underlining are effective study strategies.
False (B)
What technique strengthens memory by actively recalling information?
What technique strengthens memory by actively recalling information?
Active recall
The strategy known as ______ enhances retention by actively recalling information and reviewing material.
The strategy known as ______ enhances retention by actively recalling information and reviewing material.
Match the following ineffective study strategies with their reasons:
Match the following ineffective study strategies with their reasons:
What should you do to create a productive study environment?
What should you do to create a productive study environment?
Turning off social media is a suggestion for creating a productive study environment.
Turning off social media is a suggestion for creating a productive study environment.
What strategy encourages active thinking before reading?
What strategy encourages active thinking before reading?
Which perspective focuses on observable behavioral responses and the environment's impact on actions?
Which perspective focuses on observable behavioral responses and the environment's impact on actions?
William James is considered the father of American psychology.
William James is considered the father of American psychology.
What did Sigmund Freud identify as having a significant role in determining behavior?
What did Sigmund Freud identify as having a significant role in determining behavior?
The __________ perspective focuses on how behavior and cognitive development are shaped by social and cultural influences.
The __________ perspective focuses on how behavior and cognitive development are shaped by social and cultural influences.
Which of the following individuals is associated with classical conditioning?
Which of the following individuals is associated with classical conditioning?
Match the following psychological perspectives with their main focus:
Match the following psychological perspectives with their main focus:
What primarily determines if information can be recalled when needed?
What primarily determines if information can be recalled when needed?
What is the main purpose of introducing desirable difficulties in learning?
What is the main purpose of introducing desirable difficulties in learning?
Storage strength is what allows us to recall information when needed.
Storage strength is what allows us to recall information when needed.
Desirable difficulties make learning easier and quicker.
Desirable difficulties make learning easier and quicker.
What is built through practice and repetition?
What is built through practice and repetition?
What are desirable difficulties?
What are desirable difficulties?
It is __________ strength that determines the recall of information.
It is __________ strength that determines the recall of information.
Desirable difficulties lead to more ________ and flexible learning.
Desirable difficulties lead to more ________ and flexible learning.
Match the following terms related to memory.
Match the following terms related to memory.
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects memory strength?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects memory strength?
Repetition does not contribute to storage strength.
Repetition does not contribute to storage strength.
What role does practice play in memory?
What role does practice play in memory?
The ability to recall information when needed relies on __________ strength.
The ability to recall information when needed relies on __________ strength.
What is the relationship between storage strength and retrieval strength?
What is the relationship between storage strength and retrieval strength?
What two elements contribute to memory strength?
What two elements contribute to memory strength?
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Study Notes
Psychological Perspectives Overview
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Functionalism (1880s - early 1900s)
- Focuses on how behavior aids adaptation to environmental demands.
- Emphasizes the function of mental processes over individual components.
- Key figures include William James, known as the father of American psychology, and Charles Darwin.
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Behaviorist Perspective (1913 - present)
- Prioritizes observable behaviors and environmental impacts on actions.
- Encompasses classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning theory.
- Key proponents: John Watson, Ivan Pavlov, and B.F. Skinner.
- Watson believed behavior could be modified by altering the environment.
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Psychodynamic Perspective (1900 - present)
- Introduced by Sigmund Freud, it was the first major clinical psychology movement.
- Underlines the role of unconscious forces in determining behavior.
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Sociocultural Perspective (1930s - present)
- Pioneered by Lev Vygotsky, focuses on how social and cultural influences shape behavior, attitudes, and cognitive development.
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Biological/Neuroscience Perspective (1950s - present)
- Explores mind and behavior through biological processes in the brain.
- Studies electrical and chemical activities of neurons and localization of brain functions.
- Important figures include Roger Sperry, James Olds, David Hubel, and Torsten Wiesel.
- The case of Phineas Gage illustrates localization of function.
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Cognitive Perspective (1950s - present)
- Revives the study of cognition, focusing on how thoughts influence behavior and responses.
- Investigates mental processes associated with knowledge acquisition and problem-solving.
- Addresses complexities of cognition that behaviorism could not explain.
Ineffective Study Strategies
- Rereading notes and textbooks: Time-consuming, offers minimal durable learning.
- Highlighting and underlining: Does not significantly enhance comprehension or retention.
- Cramming: Poorly affects long-term memory retention and recall.
Effective Study Strategies
- Spaced repetition: Boosts retention by reviewing material at increasing intervals.
- Active recall: Enhances memory through the active retrieval of information.
- Self-Quizzing: Identifies knowledge gaps, fostering deeper understanding.
Reading Comprehension Strategies
- Answering questions before reading: Promotes active thinking and deeper comprehension.
- Read-Recite-Review method: Enhances retention through active recall and review.
- Avoid highlighting: Focus on understanding material and identifying key concepts instead.
Creating a Productive Study Environment
- Quiet study space: Eliminates distractions, fostering better learning conditions.
- Limit technology and social media: Increases focus by reducing digital interruptions.
- Use of music and ambient noise: Experiment to find what enhances concentration.
Engaging Actively and Testing Yourself
- Engage actively while reading to improve retention.
- Storage strength depends on practice; retrieval strength affects recall ability.
- Desirable difficulties: Challenges that lead to more robust and flexible learning.
- Utilize end-of-section questions and concept charts to test knowledge before and after reading.
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