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joy Black RPA-CTest Writer for D4K

NOW THAT WE COVERED THE STUDY SCALE (SQRRR: SURVEY, QUESTION, READ, RECALL, REVIEW), WE WILL LOOK AT THINGS THAT AFFECT CONCENTRATION

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Topics Continued

1. Study Scale

(SQRRR)-we already

covered this.

2 .Next-Concentration Video

3. Things that affect Concentrat

ion

4. Self talk and

Motivation

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First we are going to look at an interesting video that deals with concentration.

CONCENTRATION

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo

Count how many times the people in white shirts pass the ball.

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This video shows selective attention. When we focus on one task we can shut out other distractions.

Selective attention gives us interesting information on how the mind works.

When we pay close attention to one thing it effects how we perceive the surrounding world. Sometimes our

minds do not work the way we think it does.

What are your thoughts about the video and selective attention.

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NEXT: STUDY TIME AND THINGS THAT CAN AFFECT CONCENTRATION!

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Is this your definition of study?

Do you think this will help you concentrate?

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Your Study Environment•This can affect your concentration. Excess stimuli like studying in a noisy public place may interfere with full concentration.

Don’t try this at home!

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Study Location

Find a quiet, comfortable, & distraction free place to

study.

Physical Distractions

Affect your

physical ability to concentra

te

Poor Eating Habits

Irregular sleep

Mental Health

Lack of exercise

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Poor Eating Habits• Both the heart and the brain rely on a good vascular network. Limit fried carbohydrates & smoking due to repetitive microscopic injury to the artery walls.

• Eating anti-oxidant rich foods such as fruits and vegetables, help to keep the brain healthy by reducing free radicals. Remember, vitamins do not replace fruits and vegetables!

• Basically stay away from processed foods, anything in a can or package. The more natural the form of food the better it is for your body & brain. Stay well hydrated with water.

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Irregular sleep Certain parts of the brain will shut down when sleep deprived. Studies show someone who is well rested is better at mental tasks than someone who is not.

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Mental HealthLife is difficult at times for all of us. CONCENTRATION is difficult during these times. Don’t be hard on yourself if you can’t concentrate, give yourself times each day to grieve.

Divorce of parents.Break up of a boy/girl friend.Relationship issues with a friend.Death of a loved one.

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Lack of Exercise• Several studies have shown that exercise improves memory, concentration, and thinking skills. • Studies have shown that during exercise, new blood vessels are formed. Exercise is so important for the brain, it is the number 1 non-medication treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

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Self Talk – What we say to ourselves in our thoughts.

What is your self talk?• Is it negative or positive?•Overly evaluative & critical self talk can affect concentration and eat away at our self esteem.

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Examples of Negative Self Talk 1.We think in one extreme or the other, all good or all bad (if I’m not in

time for school, I might as well as stay home. If what I do isn’t perfect, then I’m worthless).

2.When we think that because 1 thing went wrong for us all things will go wrong for us and will continue to go wrong for us.

3.When we focus on one negative thing that happened & allow it to overshadow everything else (I didn’t get a blue ribbon so I must a terrible rider).

4.When we ignore or discount, or minimize our positive experiences (you get an A on a quiz, your self talk is “it doesn’t matter, it is only a quiz).

5.When we assume something negative when we have no definite facts to support our conclusion (“Amy didn’t call last night, she must be mad at me).

6.When we make up a story about someone else’s actions and assume our story is accurate, so we don’t check it out. We think we know what the other person is thinking (Peter didn’t look at me today at lunch, so I know he doesn’t like me anymore).

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How to Develop Positive Thoughts

Listen to what you

are thinking

If negative,

say “STOP”.

Replace it with a

positive thought

With practice & time the positive thoughts can take

over.

If you have trouble making the changes you want, you may need to see a professional that can help.

Stop

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Motivation

Motivation

Know why you are

doing what you do.

You must want to do

what you are doing.

Lendon is a great example of someone who is very motivated.

Lendon Gray

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What is your main motivation for riding Dressage? Is it from you or external reasons?

• Is a parent making you do it?• Is it something you think you should do instead of wanting to do?•Concentration may be effected if you are truly not motivated.

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Quiz 4 Questions

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What are some things that can affect your ability to concentrate?

Try to answer before going to the next slide.

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Answers•Having to many distractions•Mental Health•Lack of exercise•Poor eating habits•Poor sleep habits•Self talk

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What is self talk?Try to answer before going to the next slide.

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Answer

Our inner thoughts that can be negative or positive and affect how we make choices

in life and effect concentration.

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Is it possible to develop positive self talk?

Try to answer before going to the next slide.

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Answer

YES

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Why is Motivation ImportantTry to answer before going to the next slide

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AnswerIt may be hard to

concentrate if you are not motivated.

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Summary 1. The Study Scale (SQRRR)• Survey, Question (objectives), Read, *Recall, *Review

Spend most of your time on recall and not on reading. Recall and Review most important to retain knowledge. Developing study skills is a process. Just like a young horse needs time to become disciplined to concentrate on the rider.

2. Concentration video• Sometimes our minds do not work the way we think it does.

3. Things that can affect concentration• Study environment, study location, physical distractions

(diet, sleep, exercise, mental health) All these factors can affect your concentration.

4. Self Talk & motivation• Look at your motivation and self talk, is it preventing you

from concentrating?

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The End

Heath Ryan with DP Christopher.

Australia

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