16 Questions
What is the main focus of this series of videos?
Effective learning strategies in college
What is a common pitfall mentioned in the text for students who study long and hard?
Using ineffective learning strategies
What distinguishes shallow learning strategies from deep learning strategies?
Focus on memorization vs. focus on meaning and comprehension
What does elaboration, mentioned in the text, refer to?
Making meaningful associations between concepts
Which type of associations can help improve learning according to the text?
Meaningful associations between concepts being studied and related concepts
How does the text define deep processing in studying?
Focusing on meaning and comprehension during study
What does the concept of distinctiveness entail?
Making clear contrasts between the concept being studied and other concepts
In what way does deep processing involve practicing appropriate retrieval and application of information?
Recalling information in the way your teacher expects you to use it
What is an automatic process in the context of learning?
A highly practiced task that can be done without conscious thought
How does overlearning contribute to effective learning?
Helps prevent forgetting and makes recall fast and easy
What is one way to practice deep processing effectively?
Close your book and notes, then recall and explain the information
Why is developing effective college-level study skills described as effortful?
Because it involves overcoming high school skills that are automatic
What does distinctiveness require students to understand about related concepts?
Understand the key differences among related concepts
What's one way to achieve automaticity in learning a task?
Repeatedly practice the task until it can be done without conscious thought
What distinguishes overlearning from regular studying?
It involves studying material until it can be recalled quickly and easily
What is an essential aspect of practicing deep processing effectively?
Closing your study materials and recalling the information without looking
Learn about effective studying strategies and the basic principles of how people learn best in college. Join Dr. Stephen Chew in this video series to improve your study skills and achieve academic success.
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