SLS Quiz Questions
long-term memory is often compared to
a computer's hard drive
luka has been moderately successful in getting... luka would benefit from
a more external locus of control
Darren has learned to understand his own weaknesses. He is on the right track of becoming
a peak performer
lily has not reviewed her course syllabi in a while. she has been feeling overwhelmed... which motivation strategy has helped lily?
acting motivated
small groups were formed to solve... who displayed a positive attitude?
allison
abe is planning out his academic plans over the course of his degree... with whom should he meet to help him develop a plan?
an academic advisor or an evaluator?
jared tends to use mnemonic devices to help his students remember information... FOIL is an example of
an acronym
what is the difference between an acronym and an acrostic
an acronym is a mnemonic device, while an acrostic is a form of rhyme
when adam takes notes, he jots down the main ideas with dashes for subtopics and details in a linear... this is an example of
an informal outline
marta is having a rough semester as she gets used to how college-level courses work. she should focus on all of the following strategies except
applying her high school strategies for success
alicia's instructor uses powerpoint presentations during his lectures... her best option is to
ask her instructor to post the presentation online or to email it so students can print out the slides and take these to class for note taking
kelly decided to keep a week's worth of data on how much she speaks versus how much she listens. her purpose was most likely to
assess her attentive listening skills
to recall and describe the three-pronged financial strategy... this memory strategy is known as
association
clara is a teacher. she helps children in her class remember information through songs. this is an example of using
association to boost memory
how long does it take to develop a new habit?
at least one month
if you do not feel comfortable with your academic advisor, you should
check to see if you can switch to a different advisor
jasper is able to recall the account numbers on his... which memory technique is he most likely using
chunking
pat is preparing her final draft. what is the most important element she should be focusing on at this point in the writing process?
citation and plagarism
when answering a fill-in-the -blank question, watch for
cluse such as a or an
Victor has a test next week. he wants to be sure he understands the material and that he has not missed any key points. he should
compare notes with study group members to be sure he has all the key points
peter is organizing his thoughts on the topic for his paper. the first thing he should do is
create an outline
one technique that can be useful in both generating ideas and overcoming writer's block is
creating a mind map
food or feelings of belonging are both examples of what part of habit building?
desire
dennis is working on his degree but has not yet declared a major. he is not sure what he wants to do with his life. he should
determine his mission statement and align his goals
supporters tend to be
diplomatic
bella is an innovative thinker who is confident, assertive, and results-oriented. her four-temperament profile is likely to be
director and creator
alan has an extremely messy desk, which has hampered his ability to find important documents.... which habit of a peak performer should he focus on applying to improve his work performance?
discipline
natalie was late for class and could not find her shoes. she got very frustrated... natalie needs to be more
disciplined
warren is preparing to take the GRE and hating every minute of it... warren has a habit of being
disciplined
which time-management strategy would be most helpful in motivating students to being academic tasks and projects perceived as difficult?
do the rough tasks first
when taking a course, it is important to make the time to clarify and understand expectations as this will help you
eliminate the unknown and unnecessary anxiety
caleb is often described as absent-minded or forgetful. he would likely benefit from
eliminating distractions as a memory strategy
karen does not have enough money for a car repair she needs... what is the drawback of this type of loan?
failure to pay it back on time will result in an exorbitant fee
according to the four-temperament profile, if you are working closely with a creator, you should
focus on ideas more than facts
heather is doing some last-minute studying in the period... while she reviews, she should most likely
focus on selected and important information
benjamin frankling said, "anger always has its reasons..." which scenario below demonstrates one of those rare situations, according the franklin, in which a display of anger might be a useful response?
francine yelled at her little sister to stop her from touching a hot stove
college graduates earn an average of well over _____ more in a lifetime than do high school graduates
$500,000
gary is out on a run. he is listening to his notes and reciting information learned in a study system he has set up on his iPod. how will this help enhance his memory?
memory is sensory, so the more senses he uses the more likely he'll retain information
ellie is annoyed because it seems her roommate distracts her when she is trying to study... ellie needs to have a
more internal locus of control
based on research of accountemps. a temporary staffing service... which characteristic as essential for an employee to succeed?
motivated to learn new skills
although having a laptop to take notes during a lecture can be useful, there are also many drawbacks, such as
not being able to record illustrations and graphs
in the cornell system of note taking, you should divide your paper into three sections labeled
notes, cues, summary
donald's english instructor does not use powerpoint, and class lectures seem to focus on the instructor's interpretation... his first course of action should be to
pay attention to verbal and nonverbal cues to determine the important information and ask questions as necessary
mark is a nontraditional student with a full-time job. he is not on astrong path toward optimal future savings if he
pays the minimum on his credit card balance
which of the following elements of the habit cycle will create a lasting habit?
practice
todd has a class after football practice. he is exhausted and has difficulty focusing on the lecture. one strategy to remain attentive would be to
predict and ask questions
ariel has been doing weekly reviews and feels she is keeping up with her classes... her best motivator will be to
prepare for the test with a study group
the key to an open-book test is to
prepare to be able to find information quickly
before attending a new class it is best to
preview the material
Zach complains a lot at work. In a recent review of his work performance, he likely needs to improve in which area?
problem solving
melissa is showing her roomate a new formula she learned in physics. the purpose of this activity is likely to
recall the formula
the new york times index is useful if you'd like to find
recent articles and data
Muriel wants to create a mind map. this is a note-taking system that involves
recording the main idea and connected subtopics
all of these elements should be in the main body of a paper except
reemphasizing main points
allen is frustrated with the amount of group work... how can he overcome his negative attitude to promote peak performance?
reframe the situation to see the opportunity to be gained
joining a study group is important in one's education because you can
reinforce information learned by teaching it to others
when addressing an audience with a speech, be sure to
relax
kathryn is having a hard time adjusting to college life... kathryn should
replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations to develop motivation
the abc method of self-management is helpful in
replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts
sherisse and audrey were on a business trip... based on the chapter, these women would be considered
resilient
when someone sees opportunity in a setback, they are being
resilient
it is saturday and ben does not feel like doing research for his term paper... which motivation strategy did he use?
rewards
one strategy more specific to math and science test-taking is to
rewrite the question in his own words before he tackles it
april's credit card company called to inform her... april made a
risky decision
many schools have implemented "e-lert" systems to contact students via email, phone, or text message for
safety emergencies
research shows that having strong emotional intelligence enhances
school, job, and life success
in the face of adversity, a peak performer will likely
see the advantage to be gained in the setback
jack is returning to school after getting laid off from his job... what advice would you give jack?
seek help
which factor influences the motivation cycle
self-esteem
when you are assigned a research paper, the first thing you should do is
set a schedule
For the final review before an exam, some instructors encourage students to put aside three hours per day, two days prior to the exam.
two hours per day, three days prior to the exam
the best way to prepare for an essay on a test is to
understand the vocabulary typically used in essay questions
when you create sample tests to review chapter objectives, key concepts, or to practice problems, you should review and rehearse
until you know the material and feel confident
clarence finds it difficult to focus for a long period of time. when taking notes, it would help him to
use creative shorthand and focus on key words
kathy has severe speech anxiety. an effective way to overcome her speech anxiety is to
use stress reduction techniques
which of the following is not a best practice when using PowerPoint or another slideshow application?
using flashy graphics
Sasha needs to memorize and know when to use formulas in a math course. He is a right-brain dominant thinker and kinesthetic learner. A useful note-taking strategy will be:
using note cards
thad is creating a flowchart of the operating system he is reviewing in his notes. this is an example of
using visual cues
the writing pyramid is used to
visualize how your paper should be organized
allen is taking a true/false test. the best way for him to identify a false answers is to
watch for faulty cause and effect
jerry wants to improve his presentation skills... what is the most important question he should ask when developing his presentation?
what do they know and what do they want to know?
when making a presentation, part of knowing your audience is considering
why they are in the room
judd wants to remember as many of the concepts and formulas he just reviewed as possible... the first think he should do when he receives his test is
write down key information he wants to remember
when you are in the note-taking process, don't just cut and paste ebcause
you risk plagarizing
riley uses "please excuse my dear aunt sally" to recall the order of operations in maths. she is using a(n)
acrostic
according to ebbinghaus's forgetting curve, you are likely to retain
36 percent of the material learned after 9 hours, and after a month that figure drops to 21 percent
When confronted with a frustrating situation, Lucy closes her eyes, takes a breath and then opens her eyes and moves on. Lucy is practicing
Affirmation
adam is editing his first draft. he should be focusing on all corrections except
MLA/APA formatting
Tara loves to read, tell stories, and write in her journal. She tends to quantify problems in order to solve them, and her favorite subjects are math and science. For hobbies she enjoys listening to music and plays many instruments. She also enjoys exploring the outdoors and going on edible-plant hikes
Tara is strong in many learning domains, which helps her lead a balanced life
according to a survey by accountemps, peak performance in the workplace most depends on one's
ability to adapt easily to change
bryant knows he will need to write an essay on one of the main concepts his class has learned thus far. to feel confident going into the test, he should
be able to summarize the main concepts in his ow words
all of these elements are one of the seven cs of effective writing except
be conscientious
according to the U.S. department of labor, people who complete two years of college are more likely to
be more involved in the community
when working to overcome resistance to change in one's familiarity and comfort level, it is important to
be open to trying new ideas and methods
kerry feels overwhelmed by the amount of information he must consume and retain for his final exam next week. which strategy will most likely help him?
break the material down into objectives
becca uses a mind map to enhance memory
by writing it out, as this helps to organize the information and commit it to memory
henry has many bad habits he would like to change to improve his health. to avoid becoming discouraged, henry needs to realize he most
change only one habit at a time
you can develop critical thinking skills by
changing your views based on new information
hannah got her math test back and was confused by her grade... what should hannah do first?
check to see if she fell into any common errors
the chunking strategy involves
grouping
when bill looks back at his notes to review, he has trouble seeing sequential order and how topics are connected. what is probably his main obstacle in the note-taking process?
he has not yet determined an optimal note-taking combination
chris learns best by seeing someone else do it before he tries it. what is most likely chris's strongest learning style?
he is a visual learner
although sean appreciated by his teacher's negative feedback, he decided to continue on his own path focusing on his strengths. how does he show a positive attitude?
he is not easily discouraged
when meeting with this group, robert tries to listen but.... which strategy will help him correct his behavior?
he should apply to adult learning cycle to becoming an attentive listener
manny is a nontraditional student just starting a degree program... which first step is likely to promote academic success for him?
he should seek support from the school's computer lab and inquire about workshops
art is very motivated with a follow-through attitude. he is having difficulty... which option is the best solution for art at this point in his lfie
he should take an online course
paul is working on the essay portion of an evolutionary biology exam. the instructions indicate that in the essay he must differentiate the physical variations of certain species of stingrays. paul must
highlight the important physical differences between the species
which statement does not belong in your checklist of reasons for incorrect test answers
i knew the information; i just cant organize my thoughts intelligently
which is an example of a short-term goal for a college freshman?
i will declare my major this year
evan is an artist and likes to sketch out his notes in cartoon form as he is reviewing them. his roommate thinks he is wasting time when actually he is
integrating his learning style using his notes
the memory process includes five steps
intention, attention, association, retention, recall
Jude analyzes data to help him make decisions while Mary uses her intuition over what she sees in the date. according to carl jung's typology system, mary
is a feeler
how can gathering everything you need to start a project be a strategy in overcoming procrastination?
it helps you develop a positive attitude toward starting the project
Andrew fears he will forget most of what he just learned in class lectures and in his text reading before he is actually tested on the material. he will have a better chance of retaining the material if he
keeps his schedule clear right after the class and takes time to review his notes
after kennedy's speech, her instructor told her... what did her instructor mean
know your purpose
kyle wants to improve his health. which of the following is most likely to lead to real change?
kyle will ride his bike for 30 minutes 4 times a week and eat 2000 calories a day
barbara is a highly productive and efficient individual. she is respected.... barbara could be considered
lacking in integrity
shea was writing a paper on a research topic she knew nothing about. shea could be considered
lacking in integrity
jamal is a left-brain dominant thinker, therefore he
likes to think abstractly or intuitively
steven is studying for an exam on the environmental impact... an effective memory strategy prior to taking the exam will be to
make a mind map
dustin had a difficult time with a professor in one of his core... what should he do?
meet with his academic advisor
the transfer of information fromyour short-term memory to your long-term memory is called
memorization
heron uses visualization and affirmation techniques to perform well in her presentation; however, she could use some improvement in her eye contact and flow. which self-management technique(s) should she use to develop her skills in this area?
she could engage in critical thinking and reflection
when ingrid reviewed her test, she noticed... it is likely that
she has developed a pattern she must correct
Laurel got a horrible grade on her test. She quickly went over her errors and practiced the problems repeatedly while she also learned new information in class. Laurel is a peak performer because
she is resilient
sarah has the tendency to talk too much.... which strategy would be helpful to sarah in promoting emotional intelligence
she lacks emotional maturity and should apply the adult learning cycle to self-control
yardise tracked where her time goes and realized that about 30 percent... what strategy would you recommend she use to maintain balance in her life?
she needs to look at her weekly schedule to manage trade-offs based on her prioirties
myra easily loses patience with people at work and wants to control her anger better. what should she do?
she should be empathetic
kate is angry with her group member lydia... how should she handle this situation with her group member?
she should remain calm, respectful, and empathetic as she listens to lydia's reasons for being late
when giving her speech, dana was told to remain present. this means
she should stay focused on the audience
the modern language association (mla) of america citation format... APA) citation is primarily used in
social sciences
when you are setting up a weekly review schedule, you should plan to
spend about an hour per subject
a special strategy to use when taking a math test is to
state answers in the simplest form
Fabian wants to improve his listening skills. He is embracing the strategy of practicing with awareness, which means
stopping habits that hinder attentive listening
your brain is more receptive to recall when you are able to
study in short spurts of time
martha has a very busy life, so she studies at home whenever she gets the chance... which strategy will she find most helpful?
study in the library
shannon has begun to study for... her next step should be to
take a break
when taking an online test, the most important thing to avoid is
taking the test on the due date
tatiana is explaining the math concept she is learning to her boyfriend. which aspect of the adult learning cycle is she applying?
teaching
tom told himself that he would try to commit one new chemistry formula... it is likely that his biggest obstacle is
that he is disinterested in memorizing the information
to recall the details of the digestive system, jacob is using... this is known as
the method-of-place technique
when you need to recall the major points you will discuss during a presentation, you should try
the method-of-place technique
according to peter drucker, a noted management expert, the ability to organize and express ideas in writing and speaking is
the most valuable skill for a future employee to know
When drafting a personal mission statement, you should consider all of these matters except
the places you'd like to see
adrian has developed a mission statement and goals. as he determines his priorities, why is it important to include trivial activities?
these activities are important in achieving balance
how can students be confident they are using an effective note-taking system
they contribute to their study group when comparing notes
thoughts become habits because
they wear a path in the nearons of your brain
which of the following statement is not true regarding habits?
they will always require conscious thought
when writing the conclusion of a paper, you must
tie together important points
punctuality in school today will help you prepare for using
time-management skills in the workplace
under the americans with disabilities act, colleges are legally... accomodations that may be made for students with disabilities includ
transcribing lectures