front 1 What do Axons do? | back 1 Send electrical signals from the cell body |
front 2 What do Dendrites do? | back 2 Branch out from neurons and receive signals |
front 3 What is Neuroplasticity? | back 3 The brain's ability to change, grow, and form new connections |
front 4 What is the Cerebral Cortex? | back 4 The outer layer of the brain, responsible for higher level thinking. Coined "where learning happens" |
front 5 What does a neurotransmitter do? | back 5 Transmits signals between neurons across a synapse |
front 6 What is Carol Dweck a researcher of? | back 6 Mindset (growth vs fixed) |
front 7 What is Angela Duckworth a researcher of? | back 7 Grit |
front 8 What is Joe Cuseo a researcher of? | back 8 College success |
front 9 What is Maryanne Wolf a researcher of? | back 9 Reading. Has research on the concept of "deep reading." Coined the term "bi-literate brain" in relation to print vs. screen reading |
front 10 Define "Grit" | back 10 Passion and perseverance for long-term goals |
front 11 Define "Growth Mindset" | back 11 The idea that abilities can change and develop through effort |
front 12 Define "Fixed Mindset" | back 12 The idea that abilities are fixed or predetermined and cannot be changed. |
front 13 Define "Language Register." | back 13 The level of formality used in speaking or writing a language. |
front 14 What is "Frozen" register? | back 14 Language that always remains the same |
front 15 What is "Formal" register? | back 15 The standard sentence syntax and word choice of work and school. |
front 16 What is "Consultative" register? | back 16 Formal register when used in conversation. |
front 17 What is "Casual" register? | back 17 Language between friends characterized by a 400- to 800-word vocabulary; word choice is general and not specific. |
front 18 What is "Intimate" register? | back 18 Language between people who live together or otherwise have a close relationship. |
front 19 What does "Bi-literate Brain" mean? | back 19 The ability to change how you read based on print or screen reading. |
front 20 How does screen reading affect one's ability to read deeply? | back 20 Screen reading causes skimming, reading in an "F Pattern", lacking empathy when reading, and may erode critical thinking. |
front 21 Why is The Study Cycle effective? | back 21 Engaging with material frequently promotes better retention of material. |