To test your study habit IQ, take this 10-point quiz
- Rereading course material two or three times has proven to be a more effective method for learning difficult concepts than using recall exercises. T or F
- The “Pomodoro” study technique—twenty-five minutes of focused study followed by a five- to ten- minute break (e.g., chatting with a friend or taking a short walk)—may be an effective strategy for students who procrastinate. T or F
- Begin preparing for your second exam within a week after taking your first exam. T or F
- When learning a large amount of related information, like the periodic table, you gain a more comprehensive understanding of the material, particularly the connection between discrete elements, if you devote two or more hours to uninterrupted study time. T or F
- Use morning study hours to complete work that requires the most concentration. T or F
- Reviewing course material right before bed may increase retention and even help you work out complex problems in your sleep. T or F
- Students learn course material more deeply if they rewrite their notes within twenty-four hours after a lecture. T or F
- Approximately 45% of first-year college students use only 10% of their brains 73.6% of the time. T or F
- When reading a chapter in a psychology textbook for the first time, students should underline with markers, using a multi-colored system, all the main concepts and supporting points and details. T or F
- Successful students always write down 100% of each lecture to ensure they have a comprehensive grasp of course material. T or F
- Bonus Question: If you are a left-brain thinker, you will have a more comprehensive (i.e., multi-dimensional) understanding of course material if you study with one or more right-brain thinkers. T or F
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Answer key
1—F, 2—T, 3—T, 4—F, 5—T, 6—T, 7—T, 8—F, 9—F, 10—F, 11—F