Psych 1101: Chapter 1

Reagan has surveyed the material, developed questions to consider, and begun reading the material to find the answers to her questions. What should she do next? A. Recite out loud what she can remember from the section she just read. B. Retain the material by committing it to memory. C. Reread the material a second time. D. Review the material from the chapter that she has read.

A. Recite out loud what she can remember from the section she just read.

Simply spitting information back out on a test is likely more indicative of __________, while truly understanding information is more indicative of actual __________. A. memorization, learning B. a process, a gift C. learning, memorization D. behavior, action

A. memorization, learning

Which of the following is NOT one of the mnemonic techniques described in this chapter? A. rote memorization B. peg-word C. method of loci D. linking

A. rote memorization

Which of the following is not a question that students should ask themselves in order to maximize their studying effectiveness? A. How can I most effectively highlight while I am reading my textbook? B. How can I write good term papers? C. How should I improve my memory for facts and concepts? D. How can I best manage my time and avoid procrastination?

B. How can I write good term papers?

In the Josephson Center survey, how many students reported cheating at least once? A. The survey found no reported incidences of cheating. B. a little more than half C. about one fourth D. a little more than three fourths

B. a little more than half

Skylar maintains eye contact when listening to her instructors. She also places herself so that she can see and hear the instructors. Additionally, she works to listen to the content of the lecture instead of focusing on how they look or what they are wearing. Skylar would be described as a(n) __________. A. social listener B. active listener C. passive listener D. accomplished student

B. active listener

Lizbeth has developed and researched a topic for her paper. What should she do next? A. Let everything sit for a couple of days before beginning her rough draft. B. Begin writing a rough draft of her paper. C. Begin writing as if her first draft will be her final draft. D. Develop an outline as a road map to help her stay on track when writing her paper.

D. Develop an outline as a road map to help her stay on track when writing her paper.

Once you have written the first draft, what should you do? A. Write the outline of the paper, which is easier to do once the paper is already written. B. Immediately write the second or final draft before the material gets too stale for you to remember why you wrote it the way you did. C. Submit it to the instructor, as your first draft is usually the best effort. D. Let it sit a few days before going back over it to make corrections.

D. Let it sit a few days before going back over it to make corrections.

Which questions are the highest level of analysis and often considered the hardest to answer on a test? A. applied B. true/false C. factual D. conceptual

D. conceptual

"My very excellent mother just served us nine pizzas" is a mnemonic for remembering the order of the planets in our solar system (including poor, downgraded Pluto, of course). What kind of mnemonic is this? A. method of loci B. peg-word C. linking D. verbal/rhythmic organization

D. verbal/rhythmic organization

To maximize success, which method of note taking should Juan use? A. He should take notes in his own words as much as possible. B. He should make sure that his notes contain the exact words used by his instructor. C. He should write down every word from the PowerPoint slides used in class. D. He should highlight the text rather than write his own notes.

A. He should take notes in his own words as much as possible.

What is the value of retrieval practice? A. It helps increase long-term learning. B. No research exists to prove that retrieval practice is effective. C. It allows students more opportunities to study. D. It assists only in preparing for essay-based exams.

A. It helps increase long-term learning.

What does the S in SQ3R stand for? A. survey B. study C. synthesize D. stand

A. survey

In an episode of a popular television program, a detective reconstructs a crime scene by using various foods from his dinner table. He uses ears of corn to represent the cars, mashed potatoes to form the sides of the road, and so on. What method of learning best fits the method this character seems to be using to think about the events of the crime?

Action

What does the research show in regard to multitasking? A. Video gamers are better at multitasking in all areas of life. B. Chronic multitasking may be related to less effective ways of processing different types of information. C. Chronic multitaskers have developed strategies that allow them to use their brains more effectively. D. Multitasking is effective, but only if you limit the number of tasks to five or fewer.

B. Chronic multitasking may be related to less effective ways of processing different types of information.

As you read the text material, you should __________. A. avoid taking notes while reading so that you can concentrate on the material B. make an outline of the main points and key terms C. use a highlighter so that you don't waste time writing notes D. read the entire chapter all at once

B. make an outline of the main points and key terms

Michael is writing a paper for psychology. One of his sources is a text in which the following statement appears: When a deeply depressed mood comes on fairly suddenly and either seems to be too severe for the circumstances or exists without any external cause for sadness, it is called major depressive disorder. Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable way for Michael to use this material in his paper? A. Put the entire sentence in quotation marks and cite the author and textbook information where he found the quote. B. Summarize the ideas in the sentence in his own words. C. All of the answer choices are correct. D. Use only part of the information, but make sure he uses his own language.

C. All of the answer choices are correct.

Jaden is studying for his first psychology exam. What should he do to ensure he remembers all that he has studied? A. Memorize as much of the information as possible. B. Study all night long before the exam—he can sleep after the test. C. Begin studying many days in advance to give his brain time to commit the material to memory and repeatedly test his retrieval of information. D. Wait to study until just before the scheduled exam, so that the information will be fresh in his mind.

C. Begin studying many days in advance to give his brain time to commit the material to memory and repeatedly test his retrieval of information.

Which of the following would be a more manageable topic for a term paper? A. human development B. mental illness C. causes of schizophrenia D. learning

C. causes of schizophrenia

Which category is the following question an example of? True or False: Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. A. conceptual question B. critical question C. factual question D. applied question

C. factual question

Which of the following is a suggestion to help you with time management skills? A. When you have a big project to complete, try to complete it all at once rather than breaking it down into smaller pieces so that you don't put it off until later. B. If your schedule falls apart, make sure to panic immediately! C. Try to focus only on short-term goals, since looking at long-term goals can be defeating and upsetting. D. Build in some play time, using it as a reward for getting tasks done.

D. Build in some play time, using it as a reward for getting tasks done.

Drew has been advised by a learning expert to study employing techniques like using flash cards, writing out important points in his own words and then reciting them, using sticky notes to emphasize important points, and creating descriptions of figures and images. Drew's tutor is recommending the use of __________ study methods.

Verbal