Chapter 1: What is learning?

Question 1

How to utilize focused and diffused mode?

Answer 1

Use focused mode when learning something relevant to past knowledge.
Use diffused mode when learning something new.
Use both mode together when learning by focusing small bits and relax your brain for a little, let the information dive in, then do active recall to recall back the small bits of learned material.

Question 2

When we procrastinate, we feel a pain. How to counter it?

Answer 2

Use Pomodoro Technique. Be sure to turn off all distractions and focus for the period.

Question 3

Is it enough to understand the materials alone without doing exercises?

Answer 3

No. Understanding is not enough, only by doing it will strengthen our understanding.

Question 4

How to move working memory to long term memory?

Answer 4

Use space repetition technique to space out learning to several days instead of jamming everything in 1 day.

Question 5

How to study for lecture class?
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Answer 5

1. Get enough sleep
2. Exercise regularly
3. Do active recall
4. Use space repetition
5. Study in a group