Learning How To Learn Complete Flashcards
What is the best techinque for good study time?
The Pomodoro Technique. it allows you to focus on the process, not the product.
Should you focus all the time on the subject?
No. You need to allow the unconscious (way more powerful) to establish new connections and fix the new material.
Why is sleep so important?
It removes neuronal (toxic) byproducts and allows the mind to fix new concepts.
Which are the three best ways to learn?
By recalling the material, by osmosis with experts and by doing (this includes teaching).
According to Dr. Sejnowski what is mastery?
A combination of passion and persistence.
What is a chunk? (2 answers)
It can be:- A group of neurons fired a the same time because of a stimuli.- A definite piece of information.
Should chunks be remebered individually?
No. It is best to create and understand relationships between them, as it will help you memorize better.
What are the three steps for creating a chunk?
1- Get a wider picture, a context. Read titles, see how images are distributed, look how big a section is…2- Understand each small part. Can you recall it by not looking at the book?3- Mix the two above, and get the macro and the micro
How much should you highlight a text? Why?
Very little: a sentence per paragraph, max. It forces you to get the key ideas.
What does “transfering” mean?
Applying the methods of one field to another, because the basic principles are similar.
What is interleaving and why is it helpful?
It means adding a variety of problems. This way you are able to tell which methodology is best for each problem, helping you to consolidate knowledge
Should you practice the difficult stuff first or not?
Yes, because you have more mental energy avaliable.
A habit consists of…
1- The trigger2- The routine response3- Reward4- Reinforcement of the belief in the habit
Should you focus in the product?
No. You should focus in the process, is less stressing.
What two techniques are good for retrieving great amounts of information (lists, for example)?
Mnemonics and the memory palace.
