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EDU P & L
Individual Learning & Motivational Strategies
32
Psychology
Undergraduate 1
03/12/2009

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Perception
Definition
Reading or Hearing some information, Step 1 in Information Processing System
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Sensory Register
Definition
Part of the brain that either disregards information or passes to working memory, Step 2 in Information Processing System
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Encoding
Definition
Transforming information from the sensory register into information that can be used by our short-term memroy, happens between step 2 and step 3 of Information Processing System
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Short-Term/ Working Memory
Definition
The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state, Step 3 in the Information Processing System.
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Long-Term Memory
Definition
Memory that stores information that can be recalled and used at will, Step 4 in the Information Processing System.
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Executive Control Processes
Definition
The process that manages and controls the flow and storage of information in the Information Processing System.
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Preferred Learning Styles
Definition
The different ways or situations that people are accustomed to or prefer to gain information.
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Spontaneous Lerning Style
Definition
Hands-on learning. Learning by doing.
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Organized Learning Style
Definition
Structure and sequence learning. Clear guidelines and frequent practice.
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Conceptual Learning Style
Definition
Independent Learners. Heavy study and research.
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Interactive Learning Style
Definition
Interactive Learners. Group oriented discussions. Search for the "big picture".
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4 Stragegies for Achievement
Definition
The 4 strategies that distinguish how successful people approach problems and challenges.
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Take Reasonable Risk
Definition
Sucess Strategy #1. Setting reasonable, attainable goals and breaking them down into bite-size pieces.
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Go For Goal
Definition
Reasonable Risk Substrategy. Setting goals for yourself that are challenging but attainable.
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Bite-Sized Pieces
Definition
Reasonable Risk Substrategy. Breaking tasks or goals down into smaller, manageable steps.
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Take Responsibility For Your Actions
Definition
Sucess Strategy #2. The belief strategy, involves thinking posotively about your abilities and planning to succeed.
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Think Positive
Definition
Take Responsibility Substrategy. Believe in your own effort and abilities and tell yourself posotive things.
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Plan
Definition
Take Responsibility Substrategy. Take it upon yourself to creat a plan that will help you achieve your goals.
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Search the Environment
Definition
Sucess Strategy #3. The action strategy. Getting and using information.
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Just Ask
Definition
Search the Environment substrategy. Knowing where and what to ask or search for answers or results.
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Visualize It
Definition
Search the Environment substrategy. The key to inovative problem soliving. Presenting ideas and solutions in understandable, objective ways.
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Use Feedback
Definition
Sucess Strategy #4. The Reaction Strategy. Using feedback from other sources to improve yourself.
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Keep Track
Definition
Use Feedback Substrategy. (Self-monitoring) keeping track of your actions and their results. Use this information to make changes for the better.
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Tell Yourself
Definition
Use Feedback Substrategy
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Self-Beliefs
Definition
Part of the Procrastination Cycle. Beliefs about your own abilities.
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Feelings
Definition
Part of the Procrastination Cycle. Emotions; usually about a particular action or performance.
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Behavior
Definition
Part of the Procrastination Cycle. Our physical response to our Feelings.
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Potentially Difficult Situation
Definition
Part of the Procrastination cycle. Getting Squeezed.
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Regulate Your Emotional Level
Definition
Confidence Building Technique. Control your emotions in order to get a grasp on what you need to do to succeed
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Seek Affirmation
Definition
Confidence Building Technique. Finding ways to confirm your abilities.
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Pick the Right Models
Definition
Confidence Building Technique. Imitating or using techniques that successful people use.
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Just Do It
Definition
Confidence Building Technique
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