Two modes of learning

Question 1

name two modes of thinking

Answer 1

diffused and focused

Question 2

ways sleeping helps with learning

Answer 2

• washes away toxins that inhibit brain function
• allows neurons to for synapsys an strengthen learning
• allows brain to build scaffoding for learning
• allows brain to strengthen possitive patterns an remove negative patterns

Question 3

ways exersie helps with learning

Answer 3

• puts you in the diffused mode of thinking
• enourages new neuron growth

Question 4

how do you prevent procrastination

Answer 4

use pomodoro tech to get over the inital discomfort quickly. after you start doing something the discomfort usually dissipates.

Question 5

learning is

Answer 5

strengthening certain neural patterns

Question 6

diffused mode is good for

Answer 6

• learning new things
• coming up with a new way of solving a problem

Question 7

practice makes what

Answer 7

• makes learning permenant
• counters the natural tendencies for memories to dissipate
• strengthens the neural network associated with the task

Question 8

why is it better to learn in short sessions instead of all at once?

Answer 8

• allows brain to build scaffolding

Question 9

Focused mode is works well for

Answer 9

• something you already know and you just need to go through the steps

Question 10

describe focused mode of thinking

Answer 10

activates a close group of related neurons

Question 11

describe diffuse mode of thinking

Answer 11

activates a larger more dispersed group of less related neurons

Question 12

what are some ways to trigger diffused mode of thinking

Answer 12

• exersise
• allowing one to drift towards sleep

Question 13

If you’re stuck on a problem you’ve been working on for a while? What the next best step?

Answer 13

• Step away from it, switch to something completely different then come back later.
• Get some exercise.
• Let your diffuse mode take over.

Question 14

For the pomodoro to work what should you do?

Answer 14

• remove all distractions
• focus for the full duration of the pomodoro
• give yourself a reward at the end

Question 15

Diffuse mode is when

Answer 15

the brain makes random connection in a relaxed way.

Question 16

things about procrastination

Answer 16

• the feeling of discomfort is associated with the product, but that usually goes away quickly after you start working on something
• procrastination is switching to something more pleasant for the time being to get away from that unplesant fealing

Question 17

Focus mode is:

Answer 17

• intense concentration you need to work step by step through something
• a pinball machine that has bumpers tightly grouped together

Question 18

what happens during sleep?

Answer 18

• brain cell shrink and the toxins are more easily washed away
• brain consolodates memory, less important parts are erased and more important parts are strengthened
• if you review the material right before you sleep there’s more chance you’ll dream about it which help you deepen your understanding

Question 19

What are ways famous thinkers have accesed their diffused mode.

Answer 19

Edison has kept ball bearings in his hand as he drifts off to sleep. he lightly keeps what he was working on in his mind. as he drifts off to sleep and dreams about this work the ball bearings will drop and wake him up. He then takes what he thought of during the diffused mode and brings it into the focused mode to refine.

Question 20

How does being in one mode of thinking effect the other mode of thinking?

Answer 20

It seems you’re either in one mode or the other. If you’re in one mode it limits access to the other mode of thinking. You can’t be in both modes at the same time.

Question 21

what are characteristics of working memory

Answer 21

• can hold 4 items only
• you’ve got to constant repeat to keep it in memory
• it’s located in the prefrontal cortext

Question 22

what are characteristics of long term memory

Answer 22

• it’s like a warehouse. it can store vast amounts of info
• it involves multiple parts of the brain
• you’ll need to repeat the information so you can make sure you can find it

Question 23

How is spaced repetition helpful

Answer 23

• give your brian’s struture time to consolidate
• spaced repeition over several days is more effective than one long study session

Question 24

creative individuals have these characteristics:

Answer 24

• they’re more open to new experiences
• they’re less agreeable. they’re willing to now follow the crowd and challenge the status quo

Question 25

ways the gain new perspective about a subject

Answer 25

10x exercise. sort of like the video start the person on a lawn, zoom out 10x so you’re 1000s of feet above him, zoom out again (now looking down from earth), zoom out again (galaxy). Now zoom in to below the skin, keep zooming in to subatomic level.

Question 26

How are modes of writing like brain modes?

Answer 26

• writing = diffused
• editing = focused

Question 27

How should you approach writing

Answer 27

• brain mapping (diffused mode)
• then just start writing, don’t allow yourself to edit the material

Question 28

How can writing based on memory be helpful

Answer 28

it helps you prioirtize things, things that stood out is more likely to be more important or helpful for you.

Question 29

How can memorization be helpful?

Answer 29

It can help deepen your understanding in some cases.