State-Dependent Learning

1. Define state-dependent learning and encoding specificity. Then, explain three ways a student might apply these principles to enhance her learning in college courses. Using the results of experimental research, state why these suggestions for learning are likely to be successful.
State-dependent learning occurs when the physical state of a person such as their internal mood, sleep, hunger, etc. are matched during encoding and retrieval. As for encoding specificity it states the context such as location or situation of encoding and retrieval occurred must be matched. Both are stating a student learning conditions are matched with the testing conditions. A student may apply these principles to enhance her learning in college courses by having
Elaboration a process in which we give meaning to learned material by making connections. This process is helpful to transfer learned material into long-term memory. A technique used to support this is remembering the difference between two concepts by visioning an image that can differentiate the concepts in our mind. Generate and test, testing yourself is an active form to improve learning and memory. Using questions provided and making up questions can enhance learning. Studies revealed creating your own questions indicated you knew the material and it increased your ability to recall the information later. Organization is about creating a framework full of meaning and connections in which increases the strength of encoding. Organization takes off the load on memory when experimental result showed a connection between a Dalmatian and a black and white pattern. Taking breaks avoids cramming information that could possibly get forgotten. The spacing effect showed results of short sessions improved learning and memory. Many students highlight information, reread or rewrite information thinking they’re learning when in fact they haven’t retained the