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Chapter 2 Understanding Learning and Memory 26
How Does the Information Processing System Explain Learning? 26
Short-Term Sensory Store 27
Working Memory 28
Exercise 2.1: Demonstrating the Capacity of Working Memory 29
Long-Term Memory 31
What is the Difference Between Rote and Meaningful Learning? 32
Exercise 2.2: Understanding the Importance
of Prior Knowledge 		32
What Learning Strategies Promote Learning and Retention? 33
Rehearsal Strategies 34
Elaboration Strategies 35
Organizational Strategies 37
Exercise 2.3: Demonstrating the Importance
of Categorizing Knowledge 		37
Exercise 2.4: Identifying Learning Strategies 39
Key Points 39
Follow-Up Activities 40
Chapter 3 Understanding Motivation 42
Motivational Problems 42
What is Motivation and What Factors Influence It? 44
Motivateion Behavior 45
Sociocultural Factors 45
Exercise 3.1: Self-Observation: Analyzing Social
and Cultural Background 		46
Classroom Environmental Factors 47
Exercise 3.2: Self-Observation: Analyzing Classroom
Experiences 		47
Internal Factors 48
How Do I Value Different Academic Courses or Tasks? 48
What Are My Goals? 49
What is My Goal Orientation? 49
Exercise 3.3: Identifying Mastery and Performance
Goal Orientations 		51
Do I Believe I Can Do Well On Different Academic Tasks? 52
What Are the Causes of My Successes and Failures? 53
How Do I Feel About Academic Demands? 55
Covington's Self-Worth Theory 56
Key Points 58
Follow-Up Activities 59
UNIT II: MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES
Chapter 4 Goal Setting 67
Exercise 4.1: Self-Observation: Identifying Your Values 69
Why is Goal Setting Important? 69

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