Learning How To Learn

Question 1

There are two fundamental forms of thinking; What is diffused learning?

Answer 1

Diffuse Thinking is what happens when your mind relaxes, providing space for daydreaming and wandering thoughts. That’s something that many people miss or undervalue — it’s the fact that even when your conscious mind stops concentrating on something, your brain will continue to process, ponder and think. You can think of problemen broadly, different big picture perspective, creating new pathways

Question 2

There are two fundamental forms of thinking; What is focused learning?

Answer 2

The strength of Focused Thinking lies in its ability to analyse and solve problems in a sequential manner. It’s likely you’re applying a level of Focused Thinking as you read these words and try to understand this model. Focus on a specific problem, or specific details

Question 3

What is the difference between bottom up and top down learning?

Answer 3

Both are necessary for complete understanding. Bottom up learning is reflected in chunking. Top down learning is reflected in understanding the bigger picture

Question 4

What is the illusion of competente?

Answer 4

Just re-reading the material and anwsers. The problem is that the ‘aha’ moment is though of understanding the concept. However, to completely understanding a subject, a student should recall and personally practice and make mistakes with the subject. This way, pathways for the chunks are formed in the brain. As a result, the working memory can easily use the concept based on the chunks

Question 5

What happens after a peak in dopamine?

Answer 5

Base line level drops. Tonic and phasic release. The peaks influence base level. Dopamine rush, interconnected, after spike degree of basic level lower than before

Question 6

What does dopamine influence?

Answer 6

Energy, mindset, drive, movement

Question 7

What are Chunks?

Answer 7

Chunks are pieces of information bound together with use and meaning. Single to access item and get bigger/more complex. Best build with Focused attention, understanding and practice.

Question 8

What happens in case of procrastination?

Answer 8

1) feel unhappy about a task, 2) you funnel attention on a more pleasant task 3) we feel happy

Question 9

What is necessary for concepts to move from short term working memory to long term memory?

Answer 9

The idea should be memorable and should be repeated

Question 10

What is the memory palace technique

Answer 10

The memory palace technique is about changing your memories into images placed in a familiar mental location. The idea is that you can mentally walk through your Palace looking at your memories to recall them.

Question 11

How can you apply the most important principles of this book to your own life?

Answer 11

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