The Shallows Chapter 7 Flashcards
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What term does Carr use to describe habitual internet users?

  • Digital Natives
  • Information Overloaders
  • Intellectual Hunter-Gatherers (correct)
  • Shallow Thinkers

    • What is the main difference between working memory and long-term memory?

    Working memory refers to information currently being processed, while long-term memory stores information for a lifetime.

    What analogy does Carr use to describe the difference between book learning and internet learning?

    He compares it to filling a bathtub with a thimble versus multiple gushing faucets.

    According to Carr, hyperlinks improve the absorption of information in articles.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'F' pattern referred to by Carr?

    <p>It describes how readers skim web pages, only reading essential parts rather than comprehensively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The internet has been shown to have no positive effects on skills like hand-eye coordination.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What health benefit associated with internet usage does Carr mention?

    <p>Daily internet usage can help in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Flynn Effect refer to?

    <p>The trend of increasing IQ scores over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carr describes the relationship between our brain's evolution and __________ changes over time.

    <p>cognitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Internet vs. Reading

    Internet use stimulates neurons more, but leads to shallower understanding compared to traditional reading.

    Intellectual Hunter-Gatherers

    A description for habitual internet users, highlighting their quick information-seeking, but potentially superficial approach.

    Working Memory

    Temporarily holds information for immediate use.

    Long-Term Memory

    Stores information for later retrieval and use.

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    Knowledge Retention

    The ability to keep learned information for future recall.

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    Faucets Analogy

    Compares book learning (slow, focused) with the scattered nature of internet information.

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    Hyperlinks

    Links that jump to other pages, potentially distracting readers from the main text.

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    Comprehension

    Understanding the meaning and implications of information.

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    Information Retention

    The ability to remember information over time.

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    Fast-Paced Learning

    Learning that emphasizes speed and quick absorption.

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    Multitasking

    Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.

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    Cognitive Decline

    The gradual loss of cognitive abilities often associated with aging.

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    Flynn Effect

    Rising average IQ scores over time, possibly due to environmental factors rather than genetic changes.

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    Surface-level Understanding

    Limited comprehension of information.

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    Deep Comprehension

    Detailed and thorough understanding.

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    Hand-Eye Coordination

    The ability to coordinate movements of hands and eyes.

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    Cognitive Processes

    Mental activities such as thinking, learning, and remembering.

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    Brain Engagement

    The level of mental activity during learning.

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    Multimedia Stimulation

    Sensory input from various sources.

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    Thimble and Bathtub Analogy

    Illustrates the difference between effective and ineffective information absorption.

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    Information overload

    Excessiveness of information which hinders understanding

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    Study Notes

    The Highbrowed Neanderthal

    • Internet usage stimulates neurons more than traditional reading but results in superficial thinking.
    • Habitual internet users described as "intellectual hunter-gatherers."

    Working vs. Longterm Memory

    • Working memory holds information temporarily, while long-term memory stores it for future reference.
    • The transition between these two types of memory is crucial for knowledge retention.

    Faucets Analogy

    • Carr compares book learning to learning via the internet, claiming books allow for deeper understanding.
    • Slow and linear information flow from books contrasts with quick, scattered internet methodologies.

    The Thimble and the Bathtub

    • Analogy illustrates the difference between slow information absorption and overwhelming data influx.
    • Filling a bathtub with a thimble represents effective learning, while multiple gushing faucets symbolize scattered distractions.

    Hyper Speed

    • Hyperlinks in online articles negatively affect comprehension and information retention.
    • Studies indicate that hyperlink presence can diminish readers' focus on the core material.

    This is Your Brain on BuzzFeed

    • Brain engagement levels are higher with hyperlinks, yet it complicates retention due to distraction.
    • Online reading habits focus on efficiency, leading to surface-level understanding instead of deep comprehension.

    The Fast and the Furious

    • Despite concerns over superficial learning, internet use can enhance hand-eye coordination and multitasking.
    • Fast-paced digital environments may cultivate quick decision-making skills, valuable in tech-centric workplaces.

    Video Games are Good for You

    • Daily internet activities can aid in preventing cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer's disease.
    • The multimedia stimulation from the internet engages multiple brain lobes, encouraging diverse cognitive functions.

    Neither Better Nor Worse

    • The Flynn Effect highlights rising IQ scores over time, often misunderstood as a sign of increased intelligence.
    • Carr argues that technological advancements have altered our cognitive processes rather than indicating a quantitative increase in intelligence.

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    Explore key concepts from Chapter 7 of Nicholas Carr's book 'The Shallows'. This quiz delves into the impact of the internet on our cognitive functions, comparing shallow thinking to deeper comprehension. Test your understanding of Carr's insights on how technology affects our mental processes.

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