Learners and Learning Science D664
Prefrontal Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-Plays a crucial role in decision-making,
impulse control, and emotional regulation
Encoding - CORRECT ANSWER-The initial processing of information, converting
sensory input into a form that the brain can store and use
Storage - CORRECT ANSWER-Involves retaining encoded information over time
Retrieval - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of accessing stored information when
needed
Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides information about performance, guiding
future actions to refine learning strategies
Metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER-The awareness of understanding of one's
thinking processes to monitor and regulate learning
Retrieval Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-Enhances long-term retention by actively
recalling information from memory
Spacing - CORRECT ANSWER-Strategically spacing out study sessions over time
leads to more robust learning outcomes
Interleaving - CORRECT ANSWER-Mixing different topics or skills within a single study
session promotes deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge
Feedback-driven Metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor and regulate learning
processes to foster greater self-awareness and learning autonomy
Desirable Difficulty - CORRECT ANSWER-Introducing challenges or obstacles during
learning to cultivate resilience and enhance overall
Learning Science - CORRECT ANSWER-Investigates how people learn, encompassing
psychology, neuroscience, education, and computer science to understand the
cognitive processes, behaviors, and environments that facilitate learning and knowledge
acquisition
Research-based Practices - CORRECT ANSWER-Arise from solid empirical research
or methods shown to positively affect classroom learning
, Evidence-based Practices - CORRECT ANSWER-Practices informed by evidence from
studies conducted in educational research and learning science
Executive Function - CORRECT ANSWER-The set of mental skills that help individuals
plan, focus their attention, and remember instructions successfully
Cramming - CORRECT ANSWER-The practice of studying intensively in a short period
before an exam
Multitasking - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Neuroscience - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of the brain and nervous system
Cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-Thinking activities such as remembering,
understanding, problem-solving, and decision-making, including how people get, use,
and store information in their minds
Neurons - CORRECT ANSWER-Tiny cells in the brain that work together like an
extensive communication network
Neurodevelopment - CORRECT ANSWER-Plays a crucial role in acquiring new
knowledge, honing cognitive skills, and adapting to the challenges of formal education
Brain Stem - CORRECT ANSWER-Part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord;
oversees important jobs like keeping the heart beating regularly, controlling breathing,
managing blood flow, and controlling automatic actions like sneezing and swallowing
Limbic System - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control
center helping handle feelings like happiness, fear, and sadness
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER-The front part of the brain responsible for controlling
movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and
decision-making; also handles sensory tasks such as seeing, hearing, and feeling
Hippocampus - CORRECT ANSWER-A part of the limbic system involved in memory,
learning, and emotion
Distributed Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-Explores how the brain retains information
when learning is spread out over time rather than condensed
Neurodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER-Recognizes and celebrates diversity in neural
functioning and cognitive styles
Prefrontal Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-Plays a crucial role in decision-making,
impulse control, and emotional regulation
Encoding - CORRECT ANSWER-The initial processing of information, converting
sensory input into a form that the brain can store and use
Storage - CORRECT ANSWER-Involves retaining encoded information over time
Retrieval - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of accessing stored information when
needed
Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides information about performance, guiding
future actions to refine learning strategies
Metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER-The awareness of understanding of one's
thinking processes to monitor and regulate learning
Retrieval Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-Enhances long-term retention by actively
recalling information from memory
Spacing - CORRECT ANSWER-Strategically spacing out study sessions over time
leads to more robust learning outcomes
Interleaving - CORRECT ANSWER-Mixing different topics or skills within a single study
session promotes deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge
Feedback-driven Metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor and regulate learning
processes to foster greater self-awareness and learning autonomy
Desirable Difficulty - CORRECT ANSWER-Introducing challenges or obstacles during
learning to cultivate resilience and enhance overall
Learning Science - CORRECT ANSWER-Investigates how people learn, encompassing
psychology, neuroscience, education, and computer science to understand the
cognitive processes, behaviors, and environments that facilitate learning and knowledge
acquisition
Research-based Practices - CORRECT ANSWER-Arise from solid empirical research
or methods shown to positively affect classroom learning
, Evidence-based Practices - CORRECT ANSWER-Practices informed by evidence from
studies conducted in educational research and learning science
Executive Function - CORRECT ANSWER-The set of mental skills that help individuals
plan, focus their attention, and remember instructions successfully
Cramming - CORRECT ANSWER-The practice of studying intensively in a short period
before an exam
Multitasking - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Neuroscience - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of the brain and nervous system
Cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-Thinking activities such as remembering,
understanding, problem-solving, and decision-making, including how people get, use,
and store information in their minds
Neurons - CORRECT ANSWER-Tiny cells in the brain that work together like an
extensive communication network
Neurodevelopment - CORRECT ANSWER-Plays a crucial role in acquiring new
knowledge, honing cognitive skills, and adapting to the challenges of formal education
Brain Stem - CORRECT ANSWER-Part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord;
oversees important jobs like keeping the heart beating regularly, controlling breathing,
managing blood flow, and controlling automatic actions like sneezing and swallowing
Limbic System - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control
center helping handle feelings like happiness, fear, and sadness
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER-The front part of the brain responsible for controlling
movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and
decision-making; also handles sensory tasks such as seeing, hearing, and feeling
Hippocampus - CORRECT ANSWER-A part of the limbic system involved in memory,
learning, and emotion
Distributed Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-Explores how the brain retains information
when learning is spread out over time rather than condensed
Neurodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER-Recognizes and celebrates diversity in neural
functioning and cognitive styles
