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Chapter 8:
Studying
BASC 1201: Best Achievement Strategies for College

The BIG Picture - “Cycle” of
Success
STRESS
&
TIME
Managem
ent
STRESS
&
TIME
Managem
ent
Listen
Listen
Note-
Taking
Note-
Taking
Read
and
Study
Read
and
Study
Take
Tests
Take
Tests
I wonder…will this
be on the test?

Strategies for Successful Studying

Skillful studying
requires a
conscientious and
concentrated effort to
do it effectively.

Strategies for Successful Studying

Studying , is a learned and
necessary college skill.

Practice results in:

More focus.

Memory improvement.

Solid test preparation.

Improve Memory Skills
Remembering new information requires learning
and applying new memorization techniques.
Two Types of
MEMORY
Short term Memory Long term Memory

Retention and Memory

Retention is the act of retaining
and recall stored information in
either short-term memory or long-
term memory, or both.

Retention is linked to HOW an
individual learns and recall
information from memory.

Memories are stored both in the

Cognitive processes portion of the
brain, and

The Emotion process portion of the
brain.

Eight R’s of Retention

R