Doodz! Permission to Daydream When Studying GED Science!!!
Hey! Dudes! Havin’ lots of fun studyin’ GED science? Man, I just saw this article, and I guess I must be smarter than I think. See, whenever I’m in class, y’know, I get to thinkin’, an’ my mind starts wanderin’, an’ next thing I know, I’m like daydreamin’ I got a light saber and battling gooey green monsters on other planets. See? So, when the teacher asks me ’bout the GED questions… well… y’know how it is.
Well, I jus’ read about how our brains are like, totally active when we’re daydreaming. So I guess I’m all solvin’ problems without knowin’ it… just not the one’s I’m s’posed to be thinkin’ bout. Here’s the link to read all ’bout it… Daydream Brainy-Science
So, here’s a practice question on that article… an’ don’t daydream till after you’re done answerin’ it!
Read this excerpt from the article:
The quantity and quality of brain activity [while daydreaming] suggests that people struggling to solve complicated problems might be better off switching to a simpler task and letting their mind wander.
“When you daydream, you may not be achieving your immediate goal – say reading a book or paying attention in class – but your mind may be taking that time to address more important questions in your life, such as advancing your career or personal relationships,” says Christoff.
Based on this passage, brain activity when you’re daydreaming:
1) is limited and slow but more focused on important activities.
2) is highly active but probably leads to no results.
3) is focused on simple, everyday tasks.
4) is high and centered on complex problem-solving.
5) is likely to make you pay better attention in class.
Dudes! Get the answer? Come on, if you can’t solve it, sit and daydream for a bit!!! It answer 4. See, the beginning of the quote says “quantity and quality” of brain activity. That means there’s a LOT of brain activity, plus it’s good quality for problem solving. That nixes answers 1 and 2, they’re no good. Answer 3′s no good, too, cuz what you AREN’T doin’ when daydreaming is focusing on boring, simple stuff like your classwork. And, same goes for answer 5. So, answer 4′s right… a “high” amount of brain activity (that means LOTS!), that helps you solve complicated problems. Never knew I was doin’ so much kewl stuff while daydreamin’.
Okay, dudes, totally get goin’ on your science GED. Let me know what’s stumpin’ you!!!
