How To Study Better.

Write your name and class.
EXAMPLE: Abu Bakar (1 Allamanda)

When learning a new concept, groups of neurons temporarily encode in the _______?

• hypothalamus

• basal ganglia

• hippocampus

• amygdala

The more you study the same topic, the memory will be stored in the _______, located in the neocortex.

• long term

• short term

• mid term

Memories move from short term to long term during in between study sessions and during ________.

• playing

• sleeping

• exercising

• eating

When a memory is stored in the long term, it can no longer be changed.

• True

• False

One way to strengthen long term memory is to train yourself with _________ and quizzes.

Rereading textbooks and highlighting notes might not be an effective way to study because the information is right there.

• True

• False

When studying using flashcards, it is best to ________, as it forces your brain to temporarily forget and then retrieve the information, strengthening the memory.

• study multiple subjects at the same time.

• study one subject at a time.

Allowing rest and sleep between study sessions is better than cramming your study session just before the exam.

• False

• True

When you are sleeping, the brain is hard at work transferring memories from the short-term into the long term, located in the _______.