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Brain Chunking (Understanding the Brain (Modes (Diffuse Mode (Gives access…
Brain Chunking
Understanding the Brain
Modes
Focus Mode
Focus = short term
Only four slot for short term memory
Brain tries to establish connections to other information
Diffuse Mode
Creates random connections
Gives access to chunk library
Chunks relate to each other
More creativity
Allowing for bigger and better chunks
Negative Feelings
Won't make connecitons
Recalling in Surroundings
Recall info in different surroundings so brain won't lose info
Chemicals for Learning
Dopamine
R E W A R D; can delay instant gratification
Serotonin
Affects social life
Low level = high risk taking
Acetylcholine
Activate in focused mode allowing long term memory
Forming a Chunk
Step #2
Understand basic ideas
Need help?
Recall practices
Deliberate Practice
Focus on the most difficult
Understanding will lead to stronger connections to other information
Step #1
BE AS FOCUSED AS POSSIBLE ON INFO
Step #3
Gain context so you know when to use it and how
See more broadly
Understand where to put the chunks in the big picture
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Practice with related and unrelated problems
Need help?
Learn the major concepts first
You can fill in the small parts
SQ4R
Interleaving
Doing problems that require different techniques and concepts.
Making new and interesting connections
Build flexibility and creativity
Warnings
Overlearning
Is the concept perfectly clear and easy? Move on
Einstellung
Initial knowledge can hold you back in understanding
What are chunks?
Brings together the big picture of a concept
A net of neurons firing together to do anything effectively
R E V I E W