CHAPTER 7.12: Improving Studying

Question 1

what is the testing effect

Answer 1

taking a practice test can improve performance on actual test

Question 2

what is the spacing effect

Answer 2

material is better recalled when studied over a period of short sessions spaced apart rather than in one long session

Question 3

what is interleaving

Answer 3

switching up the material you are studying (ex class) in a session, forcing change in attention strengthening memory

Question 4

note taking forces learning through _____

Answer 4

desirable difficulties

Question 5

what is the generation effect

Answer 5

when we create something ourselves, it is more memorable

Question 6

expertiese enhances ____

Answer 6

memory

Question 7

understanding allows for new knowledges to be integrated into _____

Answer 7

existing memory frameworks