COUN 25 Chapters 26 - 31

Active listening - It is a way for students to actively engage in the learning process. It will help them get the most out of a lecture and will help you take all the notes 

Non-verbal: A speaker will often have unique facial and body nonverbal cues that alert you to several things; Stances or movements 

Verbal cues: Pay attention to when the speaker uses any of the transition cues used in reading comprehension.

The Cornell System (Cornell Notes) - Is useful for capturing notes, helpful for defining priorities, and is a very helpful study tool. The format consists of four boxes: a header, two columns, and a footer. 

Tips for taking notes during lecture - Get your mind in the right space, get yourself in the right space, focus on what is being said, look for signals, listen for what is not being said, sort the information, take notes, ask questions

Atkinson and Shiffrin Model of Memory (image down below) - ch. 28

Moving Information from Short-term Memory to Long-term Memory- Our mind “saves” information by creating a complex series of links to the data.The stronger the links, the easier it is to recall. You can strengthen these links by using the following strategies. 

When to study- You need to figure out when it is best to study for you either in the morning when you are fresh or at the end of the day but we are often tired at the end of the say which can affect our study efficiency.  

Where to study- You can study at home, study with other students, library, and  coffee shop. The place that you study at is based on you and your preferences.  

Internal- It is your thought process, self-esteem, or confidence. It is something that interrupts you while you’re doing something. 

 external distractions- These distractions could be your  roommates, family, or friends. When your environment is noisy or there are things for you to do with these people it could get in the way of your study time.  

Mid-test strategies - Scan the test first, Determine which way to approach the test, Keep your eye on the clock, If you can write on the exam, put a checkmark next to the questions you are not sure about, Sit where you are comfortable, You do NOT have to start with question #1, Bring water, and Employ strategies to reduce test-taking anxiety

Preparation for exam strategies -Find out as much as possible about the exam, Know the test (format, how many questions, time allowed, etc.), Take care of your body, True/False questions, Look for qualifies (words that are absolutes such as all, always, never), and Multiple choice questions: Think of it as true/false and one of the statements is correct. 

Test anxiety - a psychological condition in which a person feels distress before, during, or after a test or exam to the point where stress causes poor performance.