Psychology

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Psychology
The
of

Studying
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How To Tame A Textbook

SQ4R
Question

Survey
Read


Recite/Respond

Reflect/Record

Review
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How To Tame A Lecture

• LISAN

Ideas
Lead
Signal words
Actively listen
Note taking
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Study Strategies

• Study in a specific place

Used spaced study sessions
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Methods For Improving Memory

• Drill and Practice

Relate New Information to What Is Already Known
Form Unusual, Exaggerated Associations
The Method of Loci
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Methods For Improving Memory

• Mnemonic Devices

Acronym
Sensory-Afferent Motor-Efferent SAME
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Methods For Improving Memory
Mnemonic Devices
Phrase
Every Good Boy Does Fine
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Methods For Improving Memory
Mnemonic Devices
Jingle
X shall stand for playmates 10 V for 5 stalwart
men. I for one, D for five. M for a thousand
soldiers true, And L for 50, Ill tell you.
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IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY
Domain
Helpful Techniques
Use mnemonics.
Lists of items
Look for meaningful acronyms.
Try the method of loci.
Follow the SQ4R system.
Textbook material
Allocate your time to allow for distributed
practice.
Read actively, not passively.
Follow LISAN method.
Lectures
Take notes, but record only main points.
Review notes as soon after lecture as
possible in order to fill in missing points.
Write a detailed outline of lecture notes
rather than passively reading them.
Studying for exams
Use flash cards for concepts and terms! Cite
examples.
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Self-Regulated Learning

• 1. Set specific, objective learning goals.
• 2. Plan a learning strategy.
• 3. Be your own teacher.
• 4. Monitor your progress.
• 5. Reward yourself.
• 6. Evaluate your progress and goals.
• 7. Take corrective action.

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Procrastination

• Time Management
• weekly time schedule
• term schedule
• Goal Setting
• Make Learning An Adventure

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Taking Tests

• Read all directions and questions carefully
• Survey the test before you begin
• Answer easy questions first
• Spend more time on more difficult ones
• Answer all questions
• Use time wisely
• Ask for clarification when needed

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Objective Tests

• Relate question to what you know, then read
  alternatives
• Read all choices before making decision
• Read rapidly and skip questions unsure about
• Eliminate certain alternatives
• Answer all questions, no penalty for guessing
• Look for best answer. Rule out flawed answers.
• Answers with always, never, most, least, best,
  worst, largest, or smallest are often false

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Short Answer Questions

• Read question carefully
• Note key words like compare, contrast, discuss,
  evaluate, analyze, explain
• Answer question and provide all it asks
• Think about answer and list main points, then
  write, and rearrange in logical order
• Dont pad your answer
• Review your answer for errors

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Digital Media
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Book Companion Website

• On-line quizzes
• Interactive activities
• Internet resources
• Online flash cards
• Psych In the News
• Discussion Forum
• Research and Teaching Showcase
• Archives

Text Website
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Getting the Most From This Course
Prepare read and write

Take an honest look at yourself
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Getting the Most From This Course
Decide what you want for yourself

Take risks

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Getting the Most From This Course
Establish trust

Be direct
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Getting the Most From This Course
Listen

Think for yourself

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Getting the Most From This Course
Avoid self-fulfilling prophecies

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