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Framing problems as challenges can alleviate the stress when faced with something that seems overwhelming or impossible. Individuals that view problems as challenges often have less stress and perform better on difficult tasks such as tests/quizzes, presentations and projects.

#stress immediately after an experience boosts #memory in healthy men. http://t.co/KJdjXPpO

"Bandura's social learning theory stresses the importance of observational learning, imitation and modeling. His theory integrates a continuous interaction between behaviors, personal factors - including cognition - and the environment referred to as reciprocal causation model. "

"Researchers have looked at the differences in cognitive function of people who have slept four or six or eight hours and how their brains function."

I believe sleep, rest and being relaxed play a huge role in our alertness and readiness to learn. Unfortunately, many children today are overloaded with activities and busy schedules. Coming to school stressed and tired is just another ingredient in the recipe for disaster. Maria Tovo

"Adolescents assigned to a mindfulness meditation program appeared to have improvements in memory in a recent study."