Learning

Question 1

A Mind for Numbers: What are the 10 rules of good studying?

Answer 1

1. Recall
2. Test yourself
3. Chunking
4. Space
5. Use alternative techniques
6. Take breaks
7. Use analogies
8. Focus
9. Eat your frogs
10. Mental contrast / Motivation

Question 2

A Mind for Numbers: What are the two mental modes?

Answer 2

1. Focused Mode - When you are solving problems you are familar with.
2. Diffuse Mode - “Big picture” thinking when you are learning or solving something new

Question 3

How do you form a chunk?

Answer 3

1. Focused Attention
2. Understanding
3. Practice

Question 4

What are the 3 techniques of efficient learning?

Answer 4

1. **Recall **- Looking away and recalling the information; do this in different locations.
2. Interleaving - Alternate between types of problems or solutions.
3. Deliberate Practice - Focus on difficult things you don’t know; solution to overlearning

Question 5

What are the four steps of a habit?

Answer 5

1. Cue - Location, time, feeling, or reaction
2. Routine - Have a plan
3. Reward - Set at a specific time
4. Belief - Believe I can change my habits and hang out with supportive people

Question 6

What are four techniques that help move lists into long term memory?

Answer 6

1. Think of an image that encapsulates the concept
2. Create meaningful groups
3. Use the memory palace technique
4. Extend practice over several days

Question 7

What are five ways to deal with procrastination?

Answer 7

1. Focus on process instead of product
2. Write tasks down on a list the day before so it gets out of your working memory
3. Plan quitting time (as important as working time)
4. Delay rewards until you finish the task
5. Eat your frogs first every day