Test 1

Question 1

Principle 1.1

Answer 1

Retrieval practice is more effective than re-reading notes.

Question 2

Principle 1.2

Answer 2

Rearrange study materials to help enhance retrieval.

Question 3

Principle 1.3

Answer 3

Learning cannot be rushed and must be spaced out.

Question 4

Principle 1.4

Answer 4

Elaborate on new ideas and make connections with previously learned concepts.

Question 5

Principle 1.5

Answer 5

Rest allows time for information to be consolidated into long-term memory.

Question 6

Principle 2.1

Answer 6

Humans find feelings of independence, belongingness, and expertise, rewarding.
Humans find satisfaction in meeting basic survival needs.

Question 7

Principle 2.2

Answer 7

Lack of confidence leads to lack of motivation.

Question 8

Principle 2.3

Answer 8

The further in the future something is, the less valuable it is.

Question 9

Principle 2.4

Answer 9

Procrastination occurs when a task has little value.

Question 10

Principle 2.5

Answer 10

Habits bypass the value equation and, therefore, shortcut the decision process.

Question 11

Principle 2.6

Answer 11

Difficult, yet achievable short-term goals help with motivation.

Question 12

Principle 3.1

Answer 12

Learning happens when outcomes do not meet expectations.

Learning is proportional to surprise.

Question 13

Principle 3.2

Answer 13

Repetition is boring.

Question 14

Principle 3.3

Answer 14

Practice makes perfect.

Question 15

Strength 1

Answer 15

Humans are capable of learning and growth.

Abilities are not fixed.

Question 16

Strength 2

Answer 16

Humans are capable of understanding their own weaknesses.

Question 17

Weakness 1

Answer 17

Humans are impatient and discount the future too much.

Question 18

Weakness 2

Answer 18

Humans are insecure and try to avoid making mistakes.

Question 19

Weakness 3

Answer 19

Humans are lazy and tend to avoid effortful tasks.

Question 20

Value equation

Answer 20

Value = (Reward x Probability of success)/(Impulsiveness x Delay + 1)