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15 Cards in this Set
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arm-swing rule
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gentle sweep of a semicircle motion of clear space in front of you using the length of space from your elbow to your fingettips.
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concentration
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being focused and the ability to pay attention
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effective learning space
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space where concentration comes easily and more learning occurs.
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ineffective learning space
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space that causes you to waste time and makes learning difficult.
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learning environment
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combination of influences that are present while you are learning or working
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learning influences
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something that affects how well you concentrate while trying to learn
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mental learning environment
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what your mind thinks about while you are studying which includes your attitude, how you feel, and what you are thinking about.
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mind wandering
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momentary lack of mental concentration or focus
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physical learning space
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place where you choose to read and study
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physiology
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how your body feels
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Identify the influences that affect your concentration
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answers will vary
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Understand the effects of mind wandering
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not productive, breaks your concentration, slows down and interrupts your learning process, ultimately affects your ability to understand the information you are trying to comprehend
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Identify the makeup of an effective physical learning environment so you can make better choices for improving your concentration while learning.
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1 - as little clutter as possible
2 - good lighting 3 - feed your body right 4 - don't eat or drink while studying 5 - comfortable temperature 6 - listen to your own thoughts 7 - listen to Mozart 8 - turn off the television |
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Identify the makeup of an effective mental learning environment so you can make better choices for improving your concentration while learning.
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1 - develop positive self-talk
2 - become aware of your physiology 3 - get 8 hours sleep/night 4 - learn at your peak times of day |
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How can you learn how to increase your concentration?
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By being aware of and choosing the appropriate physical and mental learning environment.
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