Learning Frameworks Test 1 Review Questions

If your instructor uses individual response technology in class, you will be asked to A. actively participate in class using a method to transmit your answers to the instructor's computer. B. read a public document on the web and collectively edit it. C. upload slides to a website. D. write an on-line diary about your weekly reading.

A. actively participate in class using a method to transmit your answers to the instructor's computer.

Why is it important to identify your "prime time?" A. because it means you should examine your productivity levels at different times of the day to maximize your potential B. because you should accomplish as much as possible in the prime of your life C. because it means you should regulate your body clock D. because it means you should only work at certain times of the day

A. because it means you should examine your productivity levels at different times of the day to maximize your potential

Donald's essay asks him to compare and contrast maple trees and elm trees. What should Donald do? A. describe and explain the similarities and differences B. examine and break into component parts C. explain the meaning D. use evidence and arguments, and convince the reader of a particular point

A. describe and explain the similarities and differences

When considering personality styles, it is important to remember that A. intuitors enjoy solving problems and being creative. B. thinkers are aware of others and their feelings. C. once an extrovert, always an extrovert. D. perceivers consider themselves to be quick and decisive.

A. intuitors enjoy solving problems and being creative.

The acronym POWER, as used in your textbook, stands for A. prepare, organize, work, evaluate, rethink. B. prepare, originate, write, enlighten, review. C. practice, organize, work, evaluate, research. D. plan, offer, work, earn, rethink.

A. prepare, organize, work, evaluate, rethink.

The habit of putting off and delaying tasks that need to be accomplished is called A. procrastination. B. prioritizing. C. a sink hole. D. time management.

A. procrastination.

Statistical studies help answer the question, "Why go to college?" by demonstrating that A. students with a college education find better jobs. B. students develop life-long friendships in college. C. students become friends with people who can offer them jobs later in life. D. students find life partners while in college.

A. students with a college education find better jobs.

Students who possess a growth mindset believe A. that people can increase their abilities and do better through hard work. B. that people can't really change and that motivation is the same as luck. C. that if they were smarter, they'd do better. D. that some people are born with all the luck.

A. that people can increase their abilities and do better through hard work.

If you find that you're a "night person" and at your worst in the mornings, you might want to A. try to schedule easier, less-involving activities for those earlier hours. B. put off any real tasks until you feel more awake. C. schedule activities that require the greatest concentration at that time. D. schedule all your most important tasks the night before.

A. try to schedule easier, less-involving activities for those earlier hours.

Gathering together the tools needed to accomplish your goals is part of which step in POWER Learning? A. Work B. Organize C. Receptive Learning D. Evaluate E. Prepare

B. Organize

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students who fared best were flexible and adaptable, meaning they were A. lifelong learners. B. agile learners. C. critical learners. D. diverse learners.

B. agile learners.

Each night Sharon reads a chapter of her anthropology textbook, but she usually has trouble understanding the material until her professor explains it in class the next day. Sharon probably has A. visual/graphic learning style. B. an auditory/verbal learning style. C. read/write learning style. D. a tactile/kinesthetic learning style.

B. an auditory/verbal learning style.

An extreme reaction to stress that frequently requires professional help is usually known as A. demonstrating perfectionistic behaviors. B. depression with thoughts of suicide. C. failure to put things into perspective. D. failure to keep commitments.

B. depression with thoughts of suicide.

After doing poorly on a test, it is best to A. forget about the test and start preparing for the next one. B. determine if mistakes were due to poor test-taking skills or too little test preparation. C. concentrate on doing well in other classes. D. find out whether the test was graded on a curve.

B. determine if mistakes were due to poor test-taking skills or too little test preparation.

A schedule showing the weeks of a longer time period with all assignments and important activities noted on it is called a A. time log. B. master calendar. C. daily to-do list. D. weekly timetable.

B. master calendar.

Talking about hurting oneself is a serious call for help and is A. a frequent topic of gossip. B. not a confidence to keep to yourself. C. an unusual thing that never happens. D. not a reason to respond.

B. not a confidence to keep to yourself.

It's the most exciting time of her life. Bridget is getting married. She works full time and is planning her wedding. Even though this is an exciting event, it's still causing her A. a poor attitude. B. stress. C. an increased heart rate. D. ocular interference.

B. stress.

One compelling reason for getting enough sleep is that A. well-rested people don't need to eat as much. B. sufficient sleep helps you do your best. C. you are still growing. D. well-rested people don't need as much exercise.

B. sufficient sleep helps you do your best.

A common drawback of distance learning programs can be A. the fact that most colleges will not accept credits earned in this way. B. the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students. C. their lack of availability. D. that many courses are not offered in this format.

B. the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students.

Priorities are A. a time management sink hole. B. the tasks and activities you need and want to do, rank-ordered from most important to least important. C. the least important part of time management. D. the tasks and activities that get assigned to you in your classes.

B. the tasks and activities you need and want to do, rank-ordered from most important to least important.

Regarding technology etiquette, you should A. set your ring tone louder for public places so you don't miss your calls. B. turn off your cell phone in formal settings, especially class. C. check to see who just texted you even though you are talking with someone else. D. check your e-mail during class.

B. turn off your cell phone in formal settings, especially class.

When posting information and images on social networking sites, it's important to remember A. Facebook is the best place to post images. B. what's posted on the web stays on the web. C. what's posted on the web can be deleted. D. Instagram images can be deleted forever.

B. what's posted on the web stays on the web.

_____________blank thinking is thinking that involves reanalyzing, questioning, and challenging our underlying assumptions. A. Evaluative B. Positive C. Critical D. Logical

C. Critical

Although there may be times when you can't study properly, in the long run it can also be said that A. the need to cram never happens to good students. B. cramming reduces test anxiety. C. cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results. D. cramming aids long-term retention of material.

C. cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results.

The difference between effective time management and time management that doesn't work lies in how well you A. document every moment of your week. B. prevent any surprises from coming up at all. C. deal with the inevitable surprises. D. use technology and spend money to manage your time.

C. deal with the inevitable surprises.

Joan is preparing for her upcoming geography test. Her instructor told the class to focus on knowing both the facts and the connections between them. They should be able to discuss the ideas in an organized and logical way. What type of test should Joan study for? A. multiple-choice B. true-false C. essay D. matching

C. essay

Study groups are most effective when they A. help even out intelligence differences between students. B. sit together the day of the test. C. help members organize and structure the material to approach it logically. D. meet the night before a test.

C. help members organize and structure the material to approach it logically.

Megan is very sensitive to other people's moods and aware of other people's intentions. She has a strong A. linguistic intelligence. B. intrapersonal intelligence. C. interpersonal intelligence. D. naturalist intelligence.

C. interpersonal intelligence.

Although students with linguistic intelligence may excel at English, students with spatial intelligence A. may work well in a group, as they are sensitive to others' feelings. B. may prefer working with music. C. may perform well on geometry tests. D. may do well on history tests requiring memorization of a series of dates and events.

C. may perform well on geometry tests.

Brushing up on your basic math skills before a math assignment is an example of _____________ organization. A. unnecessary B. problematic C. mental D. physical

C. mental

Which of the following uses e-mail to trick users into disclosing personal information such as passwords? A. netiquette B. spam C. phishing D. SRT

C. phishing

Philip and Carlos send each other short messages from their mobile phones that are called A. e-mails. B. wikis. C. text messages. D. blogs.

C. text messages.

According to the text, the most frequently cited reason that first-year college students gave for why they enrolled in college is A. to get training for a specific career. B. to be able to make more money. C. to be able to get a better job. D. to become a more cultured person.

C. to be able to get a better job.

The goal of time management is A. to let the day slip by, largely without our awareness. B. to cut down on your personal time by dedicating more to study and work. C. to permit us to make informed choices as to how we use our time. D. to schedule every moment of the day.

C. to permit us to make informed choices as to how we use our time.

The essay question that Natalie is working on asks her to prove her answer is accurate. What should Natalie do? A. examine and break into component parts B. explain the meaning C. use evidence and arguments, and convince the reader of a particular point D. provide pros and cons

C. use evidence and arguments, and convince the reader of a particular point

It's important to evaluate your time management skills because A. you'll want to be able to explain your time management skills to your employer. B. time management will likely be on the test. C. you want to be able to adjust what might not be working in order to be more successful. D. you'll always be able to check off every item on your to-do list.

C. you want to be able to adjust what might not be working in order to be more successful.

Which of the following statements best exemplifies the "W" in POWER Learning? A. "If I was as smart as you, I'd get good grades, too." B. "I've never been motivated to study, and I never will be." C. "I scored well on that test, but it was probably easy." D. "If I work hard, I can raise my grade to an A by the end of the semester."

D. "If I work hard, I can raise my grade to an A by the end of the semester."

Craig fought in the Iraqi war and has been having horrible dreams and flashbacks since he's been back. Craig is suffering from A. depression. B. withdrawal. C. Pretraumatic Stress Disorder. D. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

D. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate? A. A thoughtful approach to each essay question is frequently beneficial to the overall test score since essay questions are commonly weighted more than other types of questions. B. Students who are able to reduce their text anxiety generally do better on tests. C. A test-taking strategy that many students find helpful is to answer the questions you feel certain about first. D. Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy.

D. Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy.

Why is it beneficial to write out your stressors? A. If stressors are written out you can look for the silver lining. B. You can then show your stressors to somebody else. C. It will solve your problems and alleviate your stressors immediately. D. Writing down your stressors puts you in control and can help you figure out ways to cope with the problem.

D. Writing down your stressors puts you in control and can help you figure out ways to cope with the problem.

Distance learning classes have certain advantages over traditional ones. Pick one such advantage from the choices below. A. Distance learning classes don't require the time management skills that regular classes do. B. Distance learning classes are often easier than traditional classes. C. You'll receive immediate feedback about your work. D. You may have more contact with your instructor than in a regular class.

D. You may have more contact with your instructor than in a regular class.

The effort to control, reduce, or tolerate threats that lead to stress is referred to as A. relaxation. B. meditation. C. visualization. D. coping.

D. coping.

Craig has been having issues with people attacking and accessing his computer without his permission. Protection against these attacks is referred to as A. pop-up blocking. B. phishing. C. hacking. D. cybersecurity.

D. cybersecurity.

A minor irritant of life that produces little stress, but adds up and produces more stress than a single larger-scale event, is referred to as a A. personal stressor. B. cataclysmic event. C. stress. D. daily hassle.

D. daily hassle.

While Phil is studying, he can't afford to overlook anything. He reads and reviews important facts, and even uses his index cards. It's test day. He looks over his test and the information is presented in two lists, arranged in columns. What type of test is Phil taking? A. true-false B. essay C. multiple-choice D. matching

D. matching

The inner power and psychological energy that directs and fuels behavior is called A. organization. B. psychology. C. preparation. D. motivation.

D. motivation.

Penelope started a new job two weeks ago. Even though she is excited about her new job, it is still affecting her. She is experiencing a A. daily hassle. B. stress. C. cataclysmic event. D. personal stressor.

D. personal stressor.

Sam exercises vigorously five days a week. Because of this, his body produces a natural coping response to A. dopamine. B. chemicals. C. hormones. D. stress.

D. stress.

Jane learns best by using her keyboard to type and re-type her notes. Jane is a(n) A. read/write learner. B. auditory/verbal learner. C. visual/graphic learner. D. tactile/kinesthetic learner.

D. tactile/kinesthetic learner.

The goal of a weekly timetable is A. to keep track of every second of every day. B. to completely prevent any interruptions or surprises in your life. C. to show all of the weeks of a term on a single page. D. to keep track of all your regular scheduled activities, as well as one-time appointments when they arise.

D. to keep track of all your regular scheduled activities, as well as one-time appointments when they arise.

When writing e-mails, always remember to A. write in all caps. B. use a casual tone when writing to your instructor. C. send it when you're angry. D. write messages that you wouldn't regret becoming public .

D. write messages that you wouldn't regret becoming public .