What is elaboration (in terms of studying) - (correct Answer) - - Explaining and describing ideas with
many details
- Making connections between ideas you are trying to learn
- Connecting the material to your own experiences, memories, and day-to-day life
What is elaboration interrogation? - (correct Answer) - a method of elaboration where you ask yourself
questions about how and why things work, and then produce the answers to these questions
How do you use elaboration? - (correct Answer) - - Make a list of everything you need to know for the
class
- Ask yourself questions about the topics
- Try to make connections between the ideas
- Try to make connections to your life
Should I use my book while I use the elaboration method? - (correct Answer) - At first, yes, but then you
want to put your book away, and try to remember material from memory (retrieval practice).
What happens when you use elaboration? - (correct Answer) - It helps you make connections between
what you're learning and those connections make the learning stronger.
What should you do after you use elaboration? - (correct Answer) - Double check your class materials to
make sure you explained the concepts correctly. Keep practicing!
What's a way to practice elaboration with someone else? - (correct Answer) - Explain the concepts to a
friend, family member, even your pet. Having to teach someone else will really show you what you know.