--Original published at Kaylyn's PSY105 Blog

Studying is a necessity in college, and you need to find a process that works best for you which I am still trying to figure out. My old study habits included studying the day before an exam and trying to cram it all in. My mind did not take that well and once I came to college and started my science courses, it was clear that needed to change. So far this semester I have not done my best work on exams and it may be that I need to block out more time in advance to start studying. I still am a fan of index cards, and Quizlet, in order to learn vocabulary, it helps them stick in my brain and remember them for a good amount of time if I continuously drill it into my brain. For the first exam, I started studying three days in advance. I studied the material in the notes I took in class, my book notes, and index cards I made for vocabulary and the important people. It worked for me pretty well on this exam; however, I am able to see that I need to begin studying further in advance, rather than cramming it in a couple of days. I will be able to study more of the material and will be more likely to master it before exam day. I will also feel more confident when I am in the test. This is because I suffer from extreme text anxiety that causes me to blank on the material so I will take any boost in confidence I can get.

--Original published at HannahsCollegeBlog

This year my studying habits are not as great as I would like them to be.  One major factor that I need to improve on is time management. When I know an exam is approaching I will usually wait until the day before to start my studying. This is not an effective method for studying, because, the brain won’t be able to retain all of the information trying to be cram crammed into it. To better my studying, I will look over my notes and reread chapters from the book every night, this way the information will be familiar. Aside from the time management aspect, there is the style of studying. The method of studying I use varies around the allotted time I have during that day. When I have a lot of time I read through the chapters out of the book, after, I then go back through the book and make flashcards of all of the vocabulary terms; from there, I usually study the flashcards until I fall asleep.

For this past exam, I procrastinated until the day before to do the majority of my studying. I took my book and notes and read through both chapters twice to ensure that I had an understanding of the material. After reading through chapters one and three, and taking many breaks throughout, I took out flashcards and wrote down all of the the vocab words and definitions that I was unsure of.  Once I finished with the flashcards I took a long break with psychology to study for bio, then later that night I started again with the flashcards until it got late and I had to sleep. To improve my grade on the next test I will increase the amount of days I study for the test, and decrease the amount of breaks I take while studying.

--Original published at Makayla Hockenbrock

When studying, there is definitely stuff I need to improve on and stuff that I think I do fairly well. Some things I believe I do well is using different methods to see the information. I make flash cards, use white boards, make diagrams, and also read the book. I definitely need to start studying ahead of time. I do not cram, I tend to start studying a couple days in advance, however I feel I need to start studying at least a week in advance and study the material every day of that week leading up to the exam.

For the first exam in Psychology, I started studying 3 days ahead of time. I made flash cards for the vocabulary, printed out the study guide and elaborated on all the topics, re-read the chapters, and highlighted in the chapters. I think I did pretty well studying, but there is always room for improvement.  For the next exam, I plan to allow 7 or more days of studying leading up the exam instead of 3 days in advance. Also, instead of highlighting I should start writing notes in the margins of the book or my notes. Maybe the more I repeat the material, the more I will retain. Whether or not repetition is the right way to study, it is how I study. I repeatedly write out notes on a white board, consistently go through my flash cards, and notes. I hope to learn more ways to effectively study as this class continues.

--Original published at HuntersCollegeBlog

Study habits. We all have certain study habits that we may do well at, or that we may need to improve. When I study, I normally need to be in a quiet environment. I can’t have the tv on, and I can’t be distracted by anything like my phone. I can however have music playing. When I study, depending on how big the exam is, I normally try to study at least a few days in advance. I believe when I study, I’m good at keeping all distractions away from me, and I’m good at establishing goals for myself. I believe though there are things I need to improve. When I study, I need to do so in a way that will help me remember the material the most. I need to stay focused, and keep from getting frustrated when I’m still not able to remember something after an hour of trying to. One thing that helps me are group studies. They are a way to really help me stay focused on studying. I also need to work on finding a solid way to study (i.e. flashcards, writing the material down a bunch of times, etc.)

For the first exam in class, I started studying a few days before the exam. I studied by using Quizlet.  Although it seemed very helpful at the time, when I got the exam in front of me, I could not remember a thing. I completely blanked. Part of that may be due to my anxiety of taking tests, but in this case I don’t believe it was. When I had another big exam in another class, I made my own flashcards from index cards and studied them. When I got the test in front of me, I remembered everything. So, for this next exam in psychology, I’m going to start making flashcards after going over every chapter. For example, since we’re through chapter 7, I’ll start to make my own flashcards and study them, that way I feel fully prepared, and so I have enough time to study them prior to the test. After the next chapter, I’ll do the same thing. Physically writing down the information seems to help me engrain it into my brain, and helps me to remember it better. For this next exam, that’s what I plan to do. Happy studying!

--Original published at Zachs College Blog

Study habits and the way you chose to study can help improve your memory overall and make you retain the information much better than usual. The way I studied for the first exam in our psych class was by reading through the notes, and creating flash cards with key terms from the chapters. I also filled out the study guide and read over that many times. After researching good study habits, researchers say that reading through your notes can be one of the word ways to improve memory. Researchers also said just reading through your notes rarely increases your results but will show a decrease in the results of your test. I also procrastinate a lot which leads me to waiting till the last minute to study for my exams. Another great way to study is by spreading out your studying. This means spending time studying for 30-60 minutes per day instead of cramming all of your studying into one night. Another great study habit for improving memory is by chunking things out. If you have a large chapter to cover, it is best to read through it completely a few times then begin to process the information in smaller pieces. I believe my study habits are not the best, but for second exam I will imply new study habits that will help improve my memory for the information on the test.

--Original published at Marisa Psych Blog

Throughout the change from high school to college, college is definitely more demanding in assignments, exams and the amount of studying needed to succeed in course. In high school, I didn’t really have to study too much. My classes were not too challenging for meHabits differ person by person. In my case, procrastination is what hurts me the most. What some do to study may not work for another person. My study habits could definitely use an improvement. In becoming efficient while studying for exams or quizzes, I use writing. Writing things like terms or notes over and over help me memorize the most. I also like to make quizlets and reread what I am typing. This helps me remember where I am typing it and what it says. I also try the flashcard method in some of my classes that carry a lot of terms needed to remember for exams as well through the entire course. I actually studied a considerably long time for this past exam yet seemed to study the most material that didn’t make its way onto the exam. In trying to improve my grade for my next exam, I am going to try more group study. Having someone quiz me as well as studying the same material might help me obtain the information needed for this upcoming test. Another struggle I face in studying is strictly time. Finding time and a lot of it to put aside is hard, especially when you have several core classes as well as a sport to worry about. Having school come first is different for me because throughout my high school career, our school mainly focused on athletics. Athletes would get tutoring and help with studying. I think the only way to thrive in this class is to find methods that best work not just for me but in how the information is given to us as well as how its processed. I will definitely start studying earlier for this exam, as well as try to get a long night of sleep before hand. Staying up and cramming didn’t pan out too well for me. Hopefully all of these changes will help me through my memorization as well as thriving through this next exam.

--Original published at David's Blog

For this week I decided to to go with the second option of powerful memories. I chose this because I immediately connected with it. It’s very interesting on how we as humans remember specific events in our lives. Like the example in the prompt 9/11 is a very clear and vivid memory for most people old enough to experience it. The big question is why is this though.

My belief in this is because the specific event impacts you greatly in your life. Like I mentioned before everyone old enough to remember 9/11, remembers it well, and I believe this because it was very impactful if you lived in america. I think this can work with any memory as long as it has a impact on your life weather it was good or bad.

A way to study this idea would be to take a group of people who were part of a impactful event and ask them to retell there story. we would then record there story and save it for a while. Then bring the same group back in a year later and have them tell the same story. We would then compare the two stories together and see if there similar or different. If they were close to being the same the event was very impactful if not the same the event didn’t mean much to that person.

--Original published at HarrysCollegeBlog

With our psychology class reaching mid-September, the professor introduced us to our first exam of the course.  Immediately when he announced it he dubbed it “Knowledge celebration day” as to try and lower the level of stress we would have about it. This worked a fair amount, making it seem more light-hearted, but when studying for it, I couldn’t help but worry.  This worry carried through to my studying, as he also said simply looking over notes was “the worst way to study.”

My panic only increased as I studied for this exam, and I found myself relying on the internet, rather than my own notes. My own lack of composure is partially to do with my first exam not going so well. I’m not a person who works well under pressure, and I tend to shut down quickly when panic ensues. but also due to my shy nature, I also refrain from getting help, relying on myself to get things done. My studying should be done with people I get along with, who are also knowledgeable enough to be able to assist me. Memory is a strange topic for me in general, as mysterious as it is, but simplifying it will help be get a grasp for the idea, given my bad vocabulary.

--Original published at Site Title

I chose this blog post because I am really interested in and looking forward to learning what changes I can make to better my study habits. Right now I would say my study ethic is pretty poor. For most exams I do not start to crack down on the studying until about 2 days prior to the exam, which I know is a bad habit. I always just feel very overwhelmed when it comes to exams and try not to stress myself out too much.

For the most part when preparing for exams I tend to read the chapters in the textbook that I know the exam is based on. I try not to read too in depth and overwhelm myself, I skim and find the things that were emphasized by the professor during class time or in their powerpoint slides. I then go over the professor’s powerpoints if they have them posted on canvas and at the same time look over my notes as well, and depending on the class I will make flashcards with key terms and definitions on them. Lastly, if a practice exam is posted I always do that the day before because they typically mirror the real exam and I get to see how much I know or what topics I need to study more.

Specifically for our last exam the day before I read over the chapters and my notes, and did the practice exam. I definitely wish I would have studied more than just a day or two before the exam so that is definitely something I need to change for not just this next exam, but all of my exams because I follow this same pattern for all of my classes. I feel like when I wait until last minute like this I am trying to teach myself all the material the day before and it’s near impossible to remember everything.

--Original published at Psychology 105

There are many different techniques people use to study. As a verbal learner, I tend to prefer using written and verbal resources to study for exams. Usually, this begins with how I organize the materials from lecture. For this class, I write the lecture notes in an outline format which help me generalize overall concepts and break them down into more specific facts. Before the exam, I retyped all the notes on the computer so that I could review all the information I had and see if anything was missing that was outlined in the study guide. For certain things, like definitions, I made note cards which is a quick and easy way to see if I’m able to recall information. I also did review problems to see what specific areas needed to be worked on prior to the exam. I think these are some of the more beneficial techniques I use to study. However, some of my methods are not super effective. We were told that a portion of the exam would just be material from the textbook, but the only thing I did to prepare that material was reading the text itself. This led to an overload of information that I didn’t really study in any other way, so it was hard to remember certain concepts. I also didn’t really space out my studying that much and motly crammed the couple days leading up to the exam. This is the number one thing I would change for the next upcoming exam. I’ve already starting taking from the book, which are in the same hierarchical format as my lecture notes, which hopefully helps me memorize that information better.