10.14.02
General Preparation
General Preparation
| I. Part of your
preparation at the
beginning of the semester involves setting up a study place and a
study schedule. |
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| A. Starting with one special place
for study is the most effective first step for most people.
However, if you
are a person who seeks change and variety as a way of life, you will
probably want to set up several different study areas and rotate the
use of them on a regular basis. |
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| 1. Trying to study in many different places usually increases the
difficulties of trying to study efficiently because of the tendency to
be distracted and, as well, not having all the tools of your profession handy. |
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| 2. Trying to study in many different places increases the
difficulties of concentration on the subject matter. Time can be lost in
"settling in." |
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| 3. By studying in the same place, you become conditioned or
habituated to study at a certain time and a certain place. |
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| B. Keep all distractions away from your desk, but
have all the necessary tools of your profession handy. |
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| C. Slight amounts of muscular tension generally lead to increased efficiency and accuracy in mental work. Studies have shown that studying in a lounge chair, the floor, or in bed increases the time necessary to complete a task. | ||
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