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Study Strategies Flashcards

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  1. Which sleep practice is most important for academic memory consolidation?

    Answer: Getting 7–9 hours of sleep, especially after studying new material

    Sleep, particularly during REM phases, is critical for consolidating newly learned information into long-term memory.

  2. A student reads a chapter but cannot recall the main ideas an hour later. What strategy best addresses this?

    Answer: After reading each section, close the book and write a brief summary from memory

    Writing summaries from memory (retrieval practice) forces active recall, which dramatically improves long-term retention compared to rereading.

  3. In the context of TMU academic success, what does 'distributed practice' mean?

    Answer: Spreading study sessions over days or weeks rather than cramming

    Distributed practice means spreading learning over time, leveraging the spacing effect to strengthen long-term retention.

  4. Which of the following is an example of 'interleaving' as a study strategy?

    Answer: Alternating between different subjects or problem types within a single session

    Interleaving mixes different topics or problem types within a session, which improves discrimination between concepts and long-term retention.

  5. What is 'desirable difficulty' in learning science?

    Answer: Introducing challenges during studying that slow learning but improve long-term retention

    Desirable difficulties are study challenges (like retrieval practice and spacing) that make learning harder in the short term but stronger in the long term.

  6. A TMU student feels anxious before every exam despite thorough preparation. What is the most practical first coping strategy?

    Answer: Use controlled breathing or grounding techniques to regulate the stress response

    Controlled breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, directly reducing the physiological arousal of test anxiety.

  7. Which self-testing strategy produces the greatest gains in long-term retention?

    Answer: Answering practice questions without looking at the source material

    Answering questions without access to notes is the most powerful form of retrieval practice, consistently outperforming other strategies in research.