Week 1: What is Learning

Question 1

What are the two different thinking modes?

Answer 1

Diffused and Focused

Question 2

Describe Diffuse Mode

Answer 2

Thinking mode where we thinking in a broad sense

Question 3

Describe Focused Mode

Answer 3

Thinking mode where we concentrate on a certain subject

Question 4

What is spaced repetition?

Answer 4

When we spread out what we learn/practice over days rather than in one sitting.

Question 5

Benefits of spaced repetition?

Answer 5

Solidifies information much better than doing it on sitting

Builds and strengthens the synaptic connections to form.

Question 6

What is happening to our brains when are awake

Answer 6

Metabolic toxins are being created

Question 7

What happens to our brains we get sleep?

Answer 7

1. Brain cells shrink to increase space to let fluid pass and wash out toxins
2. Cleans up ideas and concepts that aren’t necessary
3. Strengthens what we need to remember
4. Brain is rehearsing tougher material into order to strength the connection

Question 8

What can we do if something is boring during a lecture?

Answer 8

Use active engagement, which brings rise to discussion

Question 9

Benefits of exercise

Answer 9

1. Allows brain to disengage from normal train of thought.
2. Can lead to new ideas or thoughts
3. Allows brain to create new neurons

Question 10

Benefits of learning in different environments?

Answer 10

1. Surround yourself in a creative environment can enhance own creativity
2. Surrounded by like-minded people can help bounce off ideas
3. Allows us to learn and recall information anywhere.

Question 11

What is Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Answer 11

Where one believes what is likely to happen.

If one believes they are able to do something, we can keep pushing towards it.

Question 12

Give an analogy of spaced repetition in relation to building a brick wall

Answer 12

Like building a brick wall, we need to let the cement dry for the wall to be strong. Therefore we need to let information solidify, instead of forcing it.

Question 13

Why do we end up procrastinating?

Answer 13

When we do something we don’t want to do, our brain things of that as pain. And decides to something else to get away from it.

Question 14

What is a Pomodoro Method

Answer 14

Typically a 25min timer followed by a 5min mental relaxtion

Question 15

What is Active Engagment?

Answer 15

Asking questions during a lecture to open up a discussion

Question 16

How to take advantage of Diffuse mode of thinking?

Answer 16

By Exercising, it allows us to disengage from our normal train of thought

Question 17

What is the most efficient way to handle multiple tasks

Answer 17

Being able to switch between different topics. As handling it all at the same times isn’t very effective.

Question 18

Name a tip on test taking

Answer 18

If you get stuck on a question, move to another one and come back.

Question 19

What is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?

Answer 19

When one’s belief influences how we approach a task.

If you believe you can’t, then you can’t.

If you believe you can, then you can

Question 20

What is a quote from Henry Ford describing Self-Prophecy?

Answer 20

“If you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right”