Chapter 12: Learning To Be A Better Student

Question 1

The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.

Answer 1

Carl Rogers

Question 2

According to _____________, learning a new knowledge and a skills everyday keeps the structures of the brain changing and increases its ability to learn.

Answer 2

Neuroscientist

Question 3

define learning as a relatively permanent change in behavior as a result of practice or experiences.

Answer 3

Behaviorists

Question 4

define learning as a process that leads to change as a result of experience.

Answer 4

Cognitive psychologists

Question 5

o In other words, _________ is the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes through experience.

o It is a transformational process that leads to personal growth and development.

• Learning helps an individual to adapt to the constantly changing environment.

o It starts at birth and continues throughout life.

o It is a constant process that can result from direct and indirect experiences.

o Individuals learn from one another through observation and imitation

°Learning is important to the survival of human beings because it enables them to discover new knowledge, technology, and interventions.

Answer 5

Learning

Question 6

Humans have the capacity to _____ new skills and adapt to new environments

Answer 6

learn

Question 7

are powerful agents of change throughout one’s life that induce structural and functional plasticity in the neural system of the brain.

Answer 7

Development and learning

Question 8

The brain’s ability to change throughout one’s life.

Answer 8

Neuroplasticity

Question 9

The ability of the brain to change happens in two ways;

Answer 9

Increase number of synapse between neurons or change function and structure of neurons

Question 10

The basic building blocks of the nervous system that transmit impulses or messages.

Answer 10

Neurons

Question 11

Transfer signals to other cells and organs

Answer 11

Axon

Question 12

A junction where neurons transmit impulses or messages to another neuron

Answer 12

Synapse

Question 13

are electrochemicals that connect and allow the transmission of impulses from one neuron to another.

Answer 13

Neurotransmitter

Question 14

Fight or flight neurotransmitter

Answer 14

Adrenaline

Question 15

Concentration neurotransmitter

Answer 15

Noradrenaline

Question 16

Pleasure neurotransmitter

Answer 16

Dopamine

Question 17

Mood neurotransmitter

Answer 17

Serotonin

Question 18

Calming neurotransmitter

Answer 18

GABA

Question 19

Learning neurotransmitter

Answer 19

Acetylcholine

Question 20

Memory neurotransmitter

Answer 20

Glutamate

Question 21

Euphoria neurotransmitter

Answer 21

Endorphins

Question 22

is the wrinkled layer of the brain that is packed with neurons and is responding for the most sophisticated information processing in the brain.

Answer 22

Cerebral cortex

Question 23

Cortex has four lobes

Answer 23

Frontal, occipital, parietal, and temporal lobe

Question 24

The cerebral cortex plays a key role in human _________,_________, ________and _________ (Rathus, 2017)

Answer 24

learning, thought, memory, and language

Question 25

Leader in the field of neuroplasticity research

Answer 25

Dr. Micheal Merzenich

Question 26

The awareness of one’s thinking and strategies one uses to learn. All about thinking.

Answer 26

Metacognition

Question 27

Two components of metacognition

Answer 27

Metacognitive knowledge and metacognitive regulation

Question 28

Includes knowledge of one’s own cognitive abilities, knowledge of cognitive taste, and knowledge of the strategies to complete the cognitive task

Answer 28

Metacognitive knowledge

Question 29

refers to how individual monitors and controls his or her cognitive processes

Answer 29

Metacognitive regulation

Question 30

A psychologist about metacognition

Answer 30

John Flavell

Question 31

_____________ (2002) defines self-regulated learning (SRL) as the process in which students systematically direct their thoughts, feelings, and actions toward the attainment of their academic goals.

•it is a process of taking control of and evaluating one’s own learning and behavior.

•it is a self-directed process through which students transform their mental abilities into academic skills.

Answer 31

Zimmerman

Question 32

it is also a cyclical process in which the student plans for a task, monitors his or her performance, and reflects the outcome.

The cycle is then repeated as the student uses his or her reflections to adjust and prepare for the next task.

Thun students practice their self- regulation learning by setting goals, selecting and using strategies, monitoring their performance, and reflecting on their learning outcomes (Zimmerman, 2008).

Answer 32

Self-Regulated Learning (SRL)

Question 33

Three essential components of self-regulated learning

1. ➤ increases efficiency, control, and motivation.
2. ➤allows students to learn to think and look for solutions when faced with adversities, self-evaluation.
3. ➤increases self-awareness that leads to the better understanding of one’s own emotions, strengths, and weaknesses.

Answer 33

Planning
Problem solving
Self-evaluation