Study Skills Flashcards by OSA TANI

What does nomophobia refer to?

A fear of being without your phone or being unable to use it.

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What are the common factors that negatively affect studying?

Phone addiction
Sleep deprivation
Stress and feeling overwhelmed
Poor time management
Inappropriate environment and setting

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What is one potential effect of phone addiction on studying?

It can distract from studying.

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What contributes to sleep deprivation among adolescents?

Use of smartphones and other electronic devices at night.

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How does blue light from screens affect sleep?

It prevents the production of melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep.

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How many hours of sleep do teens need each night to function best?

8–10 hours.

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What are some negative consequences of sleep deprivation in teens?

Inability to concentrate
Poor grades
Anxiety
Depression
Thoughts of suicide
Suicide attempts

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True or False: Getting only four hours of sleep a night does not significantly impact cognition and reaction times.

False.

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What is the goal of strategic learning?

To become independent lifelong learners who can learn in any environment.

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What are the four main components of being a strategic learner?

Skill
Will
Self-regulation
Academic environment

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What is learning agility?

The capacity, gained from experience, for rapid, continuous learning.

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What can help develop learning agility?

Getting feedback
Experimenting
Looking for connections
Reflecting
Developing self-efficacy

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What is procrastination?

Putting off important things by spending time on less important activities.

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What should you prioritize to manage procrastination?

Begin with important tasks first.

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Fill in the blank: Effective multitasking is a _______.

[myth]

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What are the three key study habits for becoming a strategic learner?

Stop procrastinating
Focus
Get organized

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What is retrieval practice?

Recalling information from memory using a blank piece of paper.

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What is the Forgetting Curve?

A visual representation of how information fades over time if not retained.

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What is spaced practice?

Practicing and studying in intervals to improve retention.

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What is the impact of stressed feelings on memory recall?

It diminishes the ability to recall information.

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What is ‘binge and purge learning’?

Cramming for a test and trying to quickly recall information the next day.

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What is spaced practice?

Practising and studying in intervals to enhance retention.

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How much can spaced practice increase knowledge retention?

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50%.

What is the spacing effect?

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Learning is enhanced when it is spread over multiple sessions rather than crammed.

What is prioritisation?

Determining the order for dealing with tasks according to their relative importance.

What can good prioritisation help reduce?

Stress.

What is a Paired Comparison Analysis?

A prioritisation tool that helps determine and rank competing priorities.

What is neuroplasticity?

The brain's ability to change its physical structure through learning and new experiences.

What are the two types of long-term memory?

* Declarative memory * Nondeclarative memory

What is working memory?

The part of memory actively working to understand new information.

What does Cognitive Load Theory state?

Working memory can only process a limited amount of information at a time.

What is the implication of cognitive overload?

Information is ineffectively processed and not stored in long-term memory.

What is the role of repetition in learning?

The more frequently you review material, the better the chance of storing it in long-term memory.

Fill in the blank: Information first enters your brain into your _______.

sensory memory.

What is the mental component of test anxiety?

Thoughts about the test.

What is the physical component of test anxiety?

Physical tension like headaches or sore neck.

Name a strategy to reduce test anxiety.

* Visualise success * Praise yourself * Breathe * Exercise * Seek help

What is mindfulness?

A tool for calming ourselves and managing stress.

What is the purpose of metacognition?

To analyse one’s own cognitive processes.

Fill in the blank: Declarative memory involves the ability to _______.

recall and verbalise what you have learnt.

What are endorphins responsible for?

The ‘runner's high’, feelings of calmness and optimism, and lowering stress levels by reducing stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

What is mindfulness?

The ability to be fully present and aware of where we are and what we are doing.

True or False: Mindfulness is a skill that can be practiced and improved over time.

True.

What does research show about training the brain to be mindful?

It can change the structure of the brain and contribute to reduced stress levels.

What is the definition of research?

'The systematic investigation into, and study of, materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.'

What is the importance of referencing in academic work?

It acknowledges the source of ideas, quotes, and images that are not your own.

Why is plagiarism considered a serious issue in academic settings?

It is the theft of others’ ideas or material unless the source is acknowledged correctly.

What are the two types of research?

* Quantitative research * Qualitative research

What are closed questions?

Questions that require a yes/no answer.

What are open questions?

Questions that require more than a single word answer.

What can happen if you are caught plagiarizing at university?

You could be asked to leave the university.

What is AI-assisted plagiarism?

Using AI tools like ChatGPT to do assignments instead of completing them independently.

List three reasons why referencing is important.

* Credits the original creator * Allows additional research * Creates credibility

When do you need to reference your work?

* When quoting directly * When paraphrasing someone’s ideas * When stating facts or statistics

What are two popular referencing styles?

* Harvard Referencing Style * American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing Style

What information should be included in a reference?

* Authors * Date published or accessed * Title of video or article * URL if appropriate * Publisher and city * Page numbers and volume number if applicable

Fill in the blank: Referencing styles are used to acknowledge the ______ of the information used.

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