24 Questions
What term is used in the text to describe the temporary performance improvement seen during the acquisition phase of a skill?
Momentary strength
In the text, what is compared to binge-and-purge eating due to the temporary nature of learning?
Cramming
What method of practice is effective in building habit strength even though it may not show immediate visible improvement?
Spacing
What is the central idea conveyed by the text regarding the timing of practice sessions?
Practice should allow a space for a little forgetting between sessions.
Which term refers to the idea that visible improvement during practice may not necessarily lead to lasting habit strength?
Momentary strength
How does the text suggest individuals can enhance their learning and memory during practice sessions?
By allowing time for a little forgetting between practice sessions
What is the purpose of spacing between study sessions according to the text?
To improve memory consolidation
What does Sebastian Leitner's system involve?
A series of four file-card boxes
In the Leitner box system, where are the cards that are practiced the most frequently stored?
First box
What does moving a card up a box in the Leitner system indicate?
You should practice the card more often
Why is it important to beware of the 'familiarity trap' during self-quizzing?
To prevent overconfidence in one's knowledge
What happens as mastery increases in the Leitner system?
The frequency of practice decreases
Which method based on the text is recommended to avoid starving your learning on short rations of variety?
Shuffling the flashcards
What feature is highlighted as essential for effective learning in the text?
Variability in practice
How does the text describe reflection as a form of practice?
Reflection is a form of retrieval practice enhanced with elaboration
What is a common term used to describe learning from experience?
Habitual learning
How does the text suggest making brain connections more robust?
Bringing in complex networks and using them repeatedly
What behavior could differentiate between individuals who learn effectively and those who do not, as per the text?
Cultivating the habit of reflection
What form of spacing does interleaving two or more subjects during practice provide?
Distributed practice
Which aspect of problem-solving does interleaving help develop according to the text?
Decision-making
How does the coach in the text approach the hockey class sessions?
By switching between different skills before each practice is complete
What frustration does the athlete in the text experience during the hockey classes?
He is not given enough time to practice each skill thoroughly
How does interleaving differ from blocked practice in terms of skill development?
Blocked practice repeats the same skill multiple times in a session
How does interleaving aid in building a broad schema for learners?
By distributing practice across different skills
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