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In this chapter, you will explore answers to the following questions:
  • Why is it important to study?
  • Why is it important to create a proper study environment?
  • What is the difference between sensory, short-term, and long-term memory?
  • Why do we call short-term memory “working” memory?
  • What is VCR3?
  • What is the difference between knowing and memorizing?
  • What is a mnemonic device?
  • What is cooperative learning?
  • What are the procedures for forming a cooperative study group?
  • What are the different activities that cooperative study groups use?
  • How do you study with small children in the house?
  • What are some tips for “studying in a crunch”?



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