Study Less, Study Smart (lesson)

Marty Lobdell

Study less, Study Smart

Part 1: concentration, positive reinforcement

Open Ended

How long is the average concentration span of a 18 year old freshman?

Open Ended

When you're feeling your concentration starting to slip, what do you need to do?

Multiple Choice

"Shuffling against the tide..."

Open Ended

What do you want to do after a good night of effective studying?

Multiple Choice

What will happen to your concentration span if you take regular breaks?

• after some time you no longer need breaks

• your concentration span becomes longer

• you will need to catch up for lost time

• studying becomes harder

Part 2: study area, self-conditionalizing

Poll

Where do you study?

• dedicated study room

• bedroom

• living room

• dining room/kitchen

• somewhere else...

Match

Rooms will put you in a certain state of mind, according to their primary function.

Match the following:

to eat

to sleep

to study

to relax

• to eat

• to sleep

• to study

• to relax

Poll

Would you try one of Marty Lobdell's suggestions?

• Breaks & rewards

• Study lamp

• Face desk away from the bed