Chapter 14 Flashcards
That is
a phrase which is used to give more exact information about something
Ex: Information can affect the emotions. That is, it can cause certain feelings in us.
Concern (v)
be about; be worried about
Ex: It is easier to remember new facts or ideas when they concern something we already know.
Connection (n)
where things come together
Ex: New connections form among brain cells when we learn something new.
Region (n)
an area
Ex: The cerebral cortex is a region of the brain.
…not…anymore
…not…now
Ex: Sometimes a fact was in someone’s brain, but it’s not there anymore.
Weak (adj)
not strong
Ex: We forget things when connections among brain cells get weak.
review (v)
to read it again and study it
Ex: It is a good idea to review information from a course before a test.
Notes (n)
information someone writes down in class
Ex: Students are wise to review their notes soon after a class.
Unfortunately (adv)
disappointing
Ex: Unfortunately, some things that you can do to help your memory won’t help you in every case.
Apply (v)
to affect or concern someone
Ex: The suggestions in the reading apply at certain times but not at others.
Term (n)
a certain amount of time
Ex: We need to remember some information longer, so it has to pass from short-term to long-term memory.
Emotion (n)
strong feelings, such as love or hate
Ex: The new information affects our emotions. It makes us happy, sad, excited, or upset.
Upset (adj)
unhappy and worried
Ex: She is upset because her boyfriend hasn’t been replying her messages for so long.
Closet (n)
an area where people hang clothes or store things (behind a door in a wall)
Ex: Sometimes your brain may seem like a deep, dark closet. You open the door to look for something.
Lecture (n)
a long talk on one subject, given to a group of people, often students
Ex: That is why it is good to review your notes from a lecture soon after the class.
