EDUC EXAM 2
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How might sleep benefit learning and memory? - ANSWERSit helps increase chances of AHA
moments, re-organizes information, clears your mind, consolidates memories and practices
information
What is sleep architecture, and why might it be important to consider when it comes to learning
and memory? - ANSWERSWake/Rem/ Stage 1, Stage 3 and Stage 4.
Then theres also the Sleep-wake cycle (aka circadian rhythm of sleep) which is Normal circadian
sleep pattern. Sleep urge is greatest at night with mall increase at mid-day. Sleep need increases
throughout the walking hour and is replenished during sleep.
What is "multi-tasking?" - ANSWERSIs doing more than one thing at a time while working on a
task, but it hinders you from being able to complete a single task well because your brain is
divided
What evidence do we have that humans do not actually multi-task? If humans don't "multi-
task" in the true sense of the word, what are they actually doing? - ANSWERSMuti tasking
doesn't exist task switching does which is your brain tooning into different actions, this also
wastes alot of energy
Who is most likely to multi task? - ANSWERSThose with High Sensation seeking and impulsive
people
How good are people in gauging how well they multi-task? - ANSWERSInflated view of ability
(think theyre the best at multi tasking), there is also No correlation between perception of
ability and actual ability and Those who has most inflated views had worst abilities
, What can be done if you are prone to multi-tasking? - ANSWERSSitting up front
Not sitting with friends
Having a goal e.g take as many notes as possible, increase value
Phone away and silent
Take notes by hand(digital pen)
Why do experts suggest that we not skip over figures, tables, etc. in assigned readings? What is
the purpose of figures, tables, etc.? - ANSWERSbecause instead of having to read so much of
the text the figures help do it for you.
What is Livescribe, and why is this recommended? - ANSWERSa smartpen that records
everything you hear and links to what you write.
What is the Cornell Notetaking Method? What components does it have? WHY does the Cornell
Notetaking Method have these components? - ANSWERS-Main section=Setting up your notes in
a certain way, the majority of your page is for taking notes, main points, supporting points, etc
using an outline format
- Cue sections=This is where you write big questions, key diagrams so they stand out on the left
side, major points
-Summary=which is for the main ideas for quick reference
Explain how Bloom's taxonomy of thinking is relevant to the cues section of the Cornell
Notetaking Method. - because your using your highest form of thinking, creatively, for making
up questions, and a summary at the end. - ANSWERSCue questions out to follow Blooms
Taxonomy
•What do your professors want you to do is higher order thinking
-This is why you will sometimes see never-before-discuseed questions on the exam
•Therefore they will test your higher order thinking
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How might sleep benefit learning and memory? - ANSWERSit helps increase chances of AHA
moments, re-organizes information, clears your mind, consolidates memories and practices
information
What is sleep architecture, and why might it be important to consider when it comes to learning
and memory? - ANSWERSWake/Rem/ Stage 1, Stage 3 and Stage 4.
Then theres also the Sleep-wake cycle (aka circadian rhythm of sleep) which is Normal circadian
sleep pattern. Sleep urge is greatest at night with mall increase at mid-day. Sleep need increases
throughout the walking hour and is replenished during sleep.
What is "multi-tasking?" - ANSWERSIs doing more than one thing at a time while working on a
task, but it hinders you from being able to complete a single task well because your brain is
divided
What evidence do we have that humans do not actually multi-task? If humans don't "multi-
task" in the true sense of the word, what are they actually doing? - ANSWERSMuti tasking
doesn't exist task switching does which is your brain tooning into different actions, this also
wastes alot of energy
Who is most likely to multi task? - ANSWERSThose with High Sensation seeking and impulsive
people
How good are people in gauging how well they multi-task? - ANSWERSInflated view of ability
(think theyre the best at multi tasking), there is also No correlation between perception of
ability and actual ability and Those who has most inflated views had worst abilities
, What can be done if you are prone to multi-tasking? - ANSWERSSitting up front
Not sitting with friends
Having a goal e.g take as many notes as possible, increase value
Phone away and silent
Take notes by hand(digital pen)
Why do experts suggest that we not skip over figures, tables, etc. in assigned readings? What is
the purpose of figures, tables, etc.? - ANSWERSbecause instead of having to read so much of
the text the figures help do it for you.
What is Livescribe, and why is this recommended? - ANSWERSa smartpen that records
everything you hear and links to what you write.
What is the Cornell Notetaking Method? What components does it have? WHY does the Cornell
Notetaking Method have these components? - ANSWERS-Main section=Setting up your notes in
a certain way, the majority of your page is for taking notes, main points, supporting points, etc
using an outline format
- Cue sections=This is where you write big questions, key diagrams so they stand out on the left
side, major points
-Summary=which is for the main ideas for quick reference
Explain how Bloom's taxonomy of thinking is relevant to the cues section of the Cornell
Notetaking Method. - because your using your highest form of thinking, creatively, for making
up questions, and a summary at the end. - ANSWERSCue questions out to follow Blooms
Taxonomy
•What do your professors want you to do is higher order thinking
-This is why you will sometimes see never-before-discuseed questions on the exam
•Therefore they will test your higher order thinking
