Study Strategies Flashcards

Which study technique involves writing down key concepts from memory after a study session, without looking at notes?

Answer: Brain dumping

Brain dumping (free recall) forces retrieval practice, strengthening memory consolidation more than passive review.

When preparing for a TMU exam, what is the primary benefit of forming a study group?

Answer: It provides peer explanation and accountability

Study groups are most valuable for peer explanation and mutual accountability, not for reducing necessary individual effort.

A student has 3 weeks before finals and 5 subjects to review. Which planning approach is most effective?

Answer: Distribute daily sessions across all subjects each week

Interleaving subjects across daily sessions uses spaced repetition and prevents knowledge from decaying before exam day.

What does the 'SQ3R' method stand for in academic reading?

Answer: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review — a structured active-reading framework.

Which environment factor most consistently improves focus during study sessions?

Answer: Studying in a quiet, well-lit space with minimal distractions

A quiet, well-lit, distraction-free space reduces cognitive load and supports sustained concentration.

What is 'cognitive load' in the context of studying?

Answer: The mental effort required to process and learn information

Cognitive load refers to the total mental effort being used in working memory at any given time during learning.

Which type of practice question is most useful when preparing for TMU multiple-choice exams?

Answer: Past exams and practice tests under timed conditions

Practicing with past exams under timed, exam-like conditions builds both content knowledge and test-taking stamina.