arts exam my notes

Learning

The process of acquiring knowledge or skills through experience, practice, and strategies.

Growth mindset

The belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.

Metacognition

Thinking about one's own thought processes and learning strategies.

Motivation

The drive or desire to take action and accomplish tasks.

Positive academic habits

Effective practices that enhance learning and performance, such as attending class and reviewing notes.

Memory

The ability to encode, store, and retrieve information.

Encoding

The initial process of converting information into a form suitable for storage.

Storage

The process of maintaining information in memory over time.

Retrieval

The process of accessing stored information when needed.

Sensory memory

The brief retention of sensory information.

Short-term memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active state for a short period.

Long-term memory

The durable storage of information that can be retained over long periods.

Rote learning

Memorizing information through repetition without deep understanding.

Elaborative rehearsal

Enhancing memory by connecting new information with existing knowledge.

Recoding

Reorganizing information to facilitate understanding and memory.

Interference

When existing memories disrupt the retrieval of new information.

Retrieval cues

Hints or signals that help trigger memory retrieval.

Active learning

Engaging with the material through various techniques for better retention.

Passive learning

Receiving information without active engagement or interaction.

Academic integrity

Upholding ethical standards in scholarship by being honest and giving proper credit.

Plagiarism

Using someone else's work or ideas without proper acknowledgment.