23 APR 2012 by ideonexus
Study in Silence to Improve Context-Sensitive Memory Reca...
Context-dependency eects on memory for lists of unrelated words have been shown more often
with recall than with recognition. Context dependency for meaningful text material was
examined using two standard academic testing techniques: short answer (recall) and multiple
choice (recognition). Forty participants read an article in either silent or noisy conditions; their
reading comprehension was assessed with both types of test under silent or noisy conditions.
Both tests showed context-depende... 1 
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notesBecause memory is context-sensitive, with it being easier to recall memories when immersed in the same environmental stimuli in which they were recorded, it is better to study in silence because exams are given in silent environments.
02 MAR 2011 by ideonexus
A Useful Metaphor for Maintaining Momentum
"My boy is having his problems being a serious student," I told Eddie.
"Well, your studying is very important," Eddie said, while the boy sat smiling a smile that said: an old person his about to hand out some Wisdom. Could this please be over fast? "You know, a jet plane burns its greatest energy taking off; but once it reaches its cruising altitude, it burs less fuel. Just like studying. If you're constantly taking off and landing, you're going to burn more fuel as opposed to taking off an...
1 The metaphor of a plane burning its most fuel when it takes off, and using less to maintain its soaring altitude works for studying, exercise, eating well, and a host of other good behaviors in life.
