Study Skills 2-2 Lesson 3

Concentration is the act of tuning out distractions in order to focus your attention on one thought, object, or activity.

• True

• False

The two main types of distractions are internal distractions and external distractions.

• True

• False

Three of the most helpful strategies for tuning out distractions and improving concentration are Make a list, Make a move, and Make an effort.

• True

• False

Hunger

• Internal Physical Distraction

• Internal Emotional Distraction

• External Distraction

Stress

• Internal Physical Distraction

• Internal Emotional Distraction

• External Distraction

Internet, Social Media

• Internal Emotional Distraction

• Internal Physical Distraction

• External Distraction

Noise Outside Your Classroom

• Make a list

• Make a move

• Make an effort

Your ringing cell phone

• Make an effort

• Make a move

• Make a list

Worrying about a sick relative

• Make a move

• Make an effort

• Make a list