PSYC

Discussion Board 3: Memory and Learning

ANY PLAIGARISM or AI/CHAT GPT/GRAMMARLY WILL RESULT IN A ZERO AND POSSIBLY FAILURE OF THE COURSE.

FOR ANY IDEA, ARGUMENT, THOUGHT, AND FACT, IF IT IS NOT FROM YOUR BRAIN IT MUST BE CITED

STEP 1: Imagine that one of your classmates is struggling with his classes. He aspires to graduate in exercise science and go on to earn a degree in occupational therapy, but he failed his first two chemistry exams. He’s feeling nervous about his performance

 and comes to you for advice. During your discussion, you learn that:

he gets easily frustrated while working on chemistry problems after approaching them the way he has always approached problems in his other classes

he is sleeping less than five hours a night

he works on chemistry homework every Tuesday and Thursday night, but not on other days

he always keeps his phone on vibrate to check if he gets messages while he studies

he usually studies by re-reading the chapter

he pulls all-nighters before exams

STEP 2: Based on this conversation, write an email to your classmate (minimum 250 words), explaining to him why his studying habits are ineffective and what steps he might take to improve his learning. Include appropriate vocabulary from this module

 on memory, as well as things you’ve learned about consciousness and problem-solving from other modules.


Marking Criteria:

Presents a coherent argument of 250 words or more.

Provides specific recommendations for ways to address ALL six of the problems listed. Includes appropriate vocabulary.

Provides words which reference concepts of problem-solving and memory as presented in the text.