Psychology of

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How To Tame A TextbookHow To Tame A TextbookSQ4R SQ4R

SurveySurveyQuestionQuestion

ReadRead

Recite/RespondRecite/Respond

Reflect/RecordReflect/Record

ReviewReview

How To Tame A LectureLISANLISAN

IdeasLead

Signal words

Actively listen

Note taking

Study Strategies

Study in a specific place

Used spaced study sessions

Methods For Improving Memory

Drill and Practice

Relate New Information to What Is Already Known

Form Unusual, Exaggerated Associations

The Method of Loci

Methods For Improving Memory

Mnemonic DevicesMnemonic Devices

Acronym

Sensory-Afferent Motor-Efferent = SAME

Methods For Improving Memory

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Mnemonic DevicesMnemonic Devices

Methods For Improving Memory

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Mnemonic DevicesMnemonic Devices

IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY

Use mnemonics.Domain

Lists of items

Helpful Techniques

Textbook material

Lectures

Studying for exams

Follow the SQ4R system.

Follow LISAN method.

Write a detailed outline of lecture notes rather than passively reading them.

Look for meaningful acronyms.Try the method of loci.

Allocate your time to allow for distributed practice.Read actively, not passively.

Take notes, but record only main points.Review notes as soon after lecture as possible in order to fill in missing points.

Use flash cards for concepts and terms! Cite examples.

Self-Regulated Learning

1. Set specific, objective learning goals.

2. Plan a learning strategy.

3. Be your own teacher.

4. Monitor your progress.

5. Reward yourself.

6. Evaluate your progress and goals.

7. Take corrective action.

Procrastination

Time Management

weekly time schedule

term schedule

Goal Setting

Make Learning An Adventure

Taking Tests Read all directions and questions carefully Survey the test before you begin Answer easy questions first Spend more time on more difficult ones Answer all questions Use time wisely Ask for clarification when needed

Objective Tests Relate question to what you know, then read

alternatives Read all choices before making decision Read rapidly and skip questions unsure about Eliminate certain alternatives Answer all questions, no penalty for guessing Look for best answer. Rule out flawed

answers. Answers with always, never, most, least, best,

worst, largest, or smallest are often false

Short Answer Questions

Read question carefully Note key words like compare, contrast,

discuss, evaluate, analyze, explain Answer question and provide all it asks Think about answer and list main points,

then write, and rearrange in logical order Don’t pad your answer Review your answer for errors

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Prepare – read and writePrepare – read and write

Take an honest look Take an honest look at yourselfat yourself

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Decide what you Decide what you want for yourselfwant for yourself

Take risksTake risks

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Establish trustEstablish trust

Be directBe direct

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Listen Listen

Think for yourself Think for yourself

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Avoid self-fulfilling Avoid self-fulfilling propheciesprophecies