Student Executive Function & Life Skills Glossary:
(This glossary provides clear, fun definitions of key terms related to effective studying, habits, and learning. Whether you’re a parent supporting your child, a teen boosting your study game, or an educator exploring learning science, these A-to-Z entries will help demystify the jargon and offer practical insights.)
- Active Learning
- Active Recall (Retrieval Practice)
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Behavior Modification
- Chunking
- Cognitive Load
- Cornell Notes (Cornell Note-Taking System)
- Deep Work
- Dopamine
- Dyslexia
- Executive Function
- Extrinsic Motivation
- Feynman Technique
- Flow State
- Focus (Concentration)
- Gamification
- Grit
- Growth Mindset
- Habit Loop (Cue – Routine – Reward)
- Habit Stacking
- Intrinsic Motivation
- Learning Differences
- Learning Styles (VARK Model)
- Mindfulness
- Mind Mapping
- Mnemonics
- Multitasking
- Neurodiversity
- Neuroplasticity
- Organizational Skills
- Pomodoro Technique
- Positive Reinforcement
- Procrastination
- Resilience
- Self-Discipline
- SMART Goals
- Spaced Repetition
- Test Anxiety
- Time Management
- Working Memory
