Since exams are right around the corner and we have also just about finished chapter nine on memory, I would like give "my dear fellow classmates" some study techniques. The first thing you must do is study REPEATEDLY to boost long term recall. When you read a definition: say it to yourself, wait a few seconds and say it again. Another strategy is to make the material personally meaningful. To build a network of retrieval cues, take thorough notes in your OWN words. Give real life examples to help illustrate what you are studying. Mrs. Perl always gives us examples of her kids or things that actually happened to her. This is very helpful because it is a lot more relatable. Psychology is so easy to connect to your life! Also, don't forget to make as many associations as possible. This will make everything come together and not seem so random and out of place. Mnemonic devices are also very helpful in remembering unfamiliar items. For example, use ROY G. BIV to remember the colors of the color spectrum! The best thing to do before you stop studying is to find out what you DON'T know. Do not be overconfident when you recognize information. Test your recall first. Outline sections on a blank page. Define concepts at each chapter's end WITHOUT turning back to their definitions. Take practice tests, look over old tests along with test corrections. You do not want to make the same mistakes again. Also, something I've learned throughout high school is don't just memorize the answers and definitions but UNDERSTAND them.
On that note, I would like wish everyone great success on their upcoming midterms! This class has really been so amazing, and I'm excited to continue on second semester!
Hello my dear,
ReplyDeleteso i saw taht nobody commented on your post and i thought taht tahtw as kind of Nebuch so i decided to comment since i actually havoe something to say. First of all, love how you used "my fellow classmates" LIFE!
Secind of all, i would like to thank you for your tips, they are excellent and i will try to adjust my study habits so i can remember things more clearly and for a longer time.
Third of all i just wanted to emphasize a very important point. For me personally, it is very hard to JUST read the book because it often uses such proper language taht i simply cannot understand. That is why i love when Mrs. Perl explains certain concepts because then everzthing is simplified and makes sense. Then as i read the book again, i can put the concept into my own words. Since Pazchology applies to life, i basically use it and think about concepts we have learnedw hen tehy occur throughout the day. In a way, thats rehearsing teh information as well as making it menaingful for myself. Lastly, as you have stated Mrs. Perl, as well as teh book, always give such lovely examples that help me understand the concept. Therefore,i am very pleased because now i know that i will encode, retain and retrieve the information well!