test 1
When citizens of the United States refer to themselves as Americans and to the country as America they are actually exercising which type of thinking? a. Stereotypic b. Sociocentric c. Egocentric d. Nationalistic
c. Egocentric
Regarding the likelihood of a behavior being repeated again in the future typically is driven more by the consequence of the behavior than the antecedent. Which of the following best describes what is meant by the word antecedent? a. That which comes after a behavior b. That which goes against a behavior c. That which comes before a behavior d. That which comes during a behavio
c. That which comes before a behavior
A key goal of students in college should be to successfully make the transition from a teacher-directed learner to a what?
A self-directed learner
Being autonomous or practicing autonomy means which of the following?
Being self-governing. It also means to have or feel a sense of liberty, sovereignty, and independence & Being self-sufficient with a healthy degree of self-efficacy
To be an autonomous learner means you can do much of what it takes to be successful in college automatically and with minimal practice and effort.
False
An antecedent is that which occurs before a behavior while a consequence is what follows the behavior. a. True b. False
a. True
Which of the following is not one of Perry's stages of cognitive and moral development included in your textbook? a. Realism b. Multiplicity c. Dualism d. Commitment
Realism
Asking and answering the four Socratic Dialogue questions about an assignment that is due or an exam you're preparing to take helps you identify why the assignment or exam is important and how best to approach each.
True
According to research conducted by Kaplan, Silver, Lavaque-Manty, and Melish: a. since metacognition involves being more reflective as you analyze your own thoughts, it may well be a significant component of higher-order critical thinking b. since metacognition isn't possible but multi-tasking is, higher-order critical thinking is a natural by-product of cognitive work c. since metacognition involves more sophisticated thinking, higher-order critical thinking is not necessary d. since metacognition isn't really a thinking process it isn't helpful when engaging in higher-order critical thinking
a. since metacognition involves being more reflective as you analyze your own thoughts, it may well be a significant component of higher-order critical thinking
In the Milgram experiment about being obedient, what percent of the participants followed the dictates of the authority figure all the way to the end? a. 25% b. 65% c. 40% d. 80%
b. 65%
According to your textbook there are how many specific steps required to successfully change a behavior?
b. 7
A long-term goal is any goal that can be achieved in one to five years. a. True b. False
b. False
Common characteristics of good critical thinkers include: a. Raise questions b. Gather and assess relevant information c. Test conclusions and solutions d. Communicate effectively e. All of the above are common characteristics of good critical thinkers
e. All of the above are common characteristics of good critical thinkers
The universal intellectual standards for good critical thinking include: a. Clarity b. Relevance c. Breadth d. Fairness e. All of the above are correct.
e. All of the above are correct.
The term listening aggressively means you: a. Listen both verbally and non-verbally b. Focus one hundred percent on what is being said c. Process what you hear d. Pay attention to non-verbal cues e. All of the above are keys to listening aggressively
e. All of the above are keys to listening aggressively
Which of the following is not one of the four strategies included in your textbook?
a. Use Hippocratic Dialogue to help you identify why what you're doing is important to you
Which of the following best describes what it means to exercise higher-order critical thinking? a. Using more sophisticated thinking methods such as elaborative rehearsal to facilitate more thorough understanding and retention of information b. Thinking about things from a macro versus micro level c. The correct answer is not listed here d. Using different methods of thinking at increasingly more complex levels to make judgments and reach conclusions
a. Using more sophisticated thinking methods such as elaborative rehearsal to facilitate more thorough understanding and retention of information
When you assign value to what you are learning you are really determining: a. Why what you are learning is important to you b. How much a college course or textbook should cost c. How effectively the professor is teaching d. All of the above
a. Why what you are learning is important to you
Which of the following best describes why it is important to write your goals on paper? a. Written goals carry a psychological commitment to achieve them b. Written goals are easier to remember c. Seeing your goals on paper helps you to better visualize achieving them d. a and b above e. c and d above
a. Written goals carry a psychological commitment to achieve them
According to your textbook analyzing and constructing arguments is not a form of higher-order critical thinking; it's just being argumentative. a. True b. False
b. False
According to your textbook intermediate goals are those that last from six months to one year and long term goals are those that last for longer than one year. a. True b. False
b. False
According to your textbook it is not a good idea to list your PPIs in writing with target dates for the completion of each one.
b. False
According to your textbook thinking behaviors are possible but since thinking and behaving are two separate concepts, one of thought and the other of action, they can't come from any particular disposition or natural tendency. a. True b. False
b. False
Adele is using an action plan to help her achieve her goals. In it she must include the activities she needs to do to achieve her goals but it is not necessary for her to also include target dates by when she plans to complete each activity. a. True b. False
b. False
Engaging in selective attention means you should pay attention only to what you are interested in and ignore everything else. a. True b. False
b. False
Evidence-based thinking is reasoning or thinking using intuition, what your gut is telling you, to support what you think, say, or do. a. True b. False
b. False
Your textbook talks about the importance of seeking help when you need it and says that doing so is not a weakness but is actually a:
Strategy
One of the primary purposes of this course is to help students transform from a teacher-directed learner to a self-directed one.
True
When attempting to change a behavior it is a good idea to use a Behavior Tracking Form to help you monitor your progress. a. True b. False
a. True
When completing your 'A' tasks each day you should be willing to delegate and ask for help when needed. a. True b. False
a. True
When using the universal intellectual standard of relevance, good questions to ask include "How does that bear on the question" and "How does that relate to the problem or issue?" a. True b. False
a. True
When we put our own cultural habits, norms, and religious practices ahead of those of others or believe our way of life is superior to others we are engaged in sociocentric thinking. a. True b. False
a. True
While a habit can be formed in as little as twenty-one days, to create and maintain a true lifestyle change it takes about eight weeks. a. True b. False
a. True
While the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs" really means it is raining very hard, "I plan to be the Beethoven of my music class" is an example of metaphoric modeling. a. True b. False
a. True
While using CTQs and CTDs is effective regardless the type of learning you employ, if you use them correctly and routinely you are likely being more of a deep learner than a surface or achievement learner. a. True b. False
a. True
Which of the following is not one of the ten characteristics of Self-Directed learners?
a. They approach learning from a fixed mindset
Which of the following best defines a personal discrepancy gap?
d. The difference between where you are now versus where you ultimately want to be
Intrinsic and internal motivators are not the same things. Each one asserts its own unique form of motivation.
b. False
Recognizing, analyzing, and constructing arguments can lead to destructive behavior and is not a form of advanced critical thinking. a. True b. False
b. False
Your employer wants you to complete your college degree and knows that you will achieve that one course at a time. So, your boss offers you a $50.00 bonus for every time you earn an 'A' as your final course grade. What type of motivation is that?
Extrinsic
College students in particular should have the intention to become a teacher-directed learner because college professors totally control what happens in their courses.
False
Omar has a major exam in three days and he has determined his PDG relative to his need to prepare. Since he knows what his gap is he should schedule time to study but he doesn't need to be concerned with identifying intrinsic or extrinsic motivators that could help him. Just knowing he has to take the test is motivation enough.
False
PPIs represent the actual activities you will do and the behaviors you will engage in to support you as you achieve your goals, but they are typically not necessary.
False
To help you better manage yourself, working your 'A's off is the second of the five steps of the A-B-C method of self-management. a. True b. False
False
When attempting to make a permanent change in a chosen behavior, your textbook suggests that you should allow for at least five weeks in order to see lasting change. a. True b. False
False
Using CTDs when reading helps you fully process new information which leads to better understanding and retention. According to your textbook the following CTDs in particular are the most effective of the seven. a. Describe, explain, define, compare, contrast b. List, state, describe, compare, contrast c. State, describe, list, explain, contrast d. Describe, define, compare, explain,
a. Describe, explain, define, compare, contrast
Developing useful relationships with your professors includes which of the following?
a. Do something that helps them remember you in a positive way, to know who you are b. Show them you care about your education c. Show interest in their class even if you have to fake it sometimes d. Utilize them as mentors (All the above) <-
Personal performance indicators are behaviors that can be counted and/or measured.
True
Self-directed learners believe failure is not a permanent condition, persist in their efforts to learn, and use challenges and discomfort as motivation to change and grow.
True
One of the ten proven assets to learning listed in your textbook is identify and use effective resources. This means you should:
a. Form a study group b. Get tutoring as needed c. Key word search assigned content on YouTube and watch videos to help you learn
The main purpose of a Daily Task Form is to: a. Help you spot patterns of behavior(s) you may be doing that could sabotage your efforts b. Remind you of the tasks you agreed to handle each day c. To help you get in the habit of working properly for thirty days d. The correct answer is not listed here
a. Help you spot patterns of behavior(s) you may be doing that could sabotage your efforts
Raul made the conscious decision one day to develop the habit of flossing his teeth after every meal. According to what your textbook tells you about forming a habit versus developing a new lifestyle, it should take Raul about how long to achieve his goal?
a. 21 days
According to research referenced in your textbook, while students typically retain only about 10% of what they read, they typically retain _____% of what they try to teach others. a. 90% b. 80% c. 65% d. 75%
a. 90%
Joanne has decided to stop procrastinating and create a schedule for herself to make sure she engages in more effective self-regulation and takes care of all of her personal and college responsibilities. To that end she has scheduled and can track everything she does by both day and time. Which of the following tools is Joanne using? a. A weekly monitoring tool b. An anti-procrastination app c. A self-regulation app d. Both a and be above e. Both b and c above
a. A weekly monitoring tool
Anne was tired of being taken for granted by her boyfriends. She realized it was a recurring pattern and that she was enabling them to treat her with such disrespect so she decided she wanted to change. As she embarks on her mission of self-change which of the following is not one of the five key necessary components for self-change discussed in your textbook?
a. Acknowledge the need or desire to change b. Establish clearly defined, measurable goals c. Employ a specific plan or strategy d. Monitor performance e. Evaluate results (All the above)
According to your textbook, two ways you can impress your professor are: a. Ask intelligent questions in class and visit the professor once or twice at their office b. Sit up front in the classroom and pass every exam c. Be visible in class and pass every assignment d. None of these will impress you professor
a. Ask intelligent questions in class and visit the professor once or twice at their office
Which of the following descriptive words can be used synonymously with the term self-regulation?
a. Autonomy b. Accountability c. Self-monitoring (all the above)
Personal Performance Indicators (PPIs) are:
a. Behaviors that can be counted specifically and measured as a means of self-monitoring
Roger has decided that for his self-change effort he wants to quit smoking. He understands the difference between key performance indicators (KPIs) and personal performance indicators (PPIs) and created a written list of each. Which of the following are Roger's PPIs?
a. Chew a piece of gum each time he craves a cigarette c. Throw away any and all forms of tobacco he has in his apartment
You are tutoring a classmate with flashcards that you created to help her remember the facts and dates of key historical events. As you are helping this student in this way you are using: a. Declarative knowledge b. Procedural knowledge c. Conditional knowledge d. Deep Learning e. a and c above
a. Declarative knowledge
If you can become skilled at combining the use of CTQs and CTDs to gather and assess information using specific thinking behaviors and reason with evidence, you will be well on your way to becoming an excellent higher-order critical thinker. a. True b. False
a. True
Rifat has made the decision to go to Yale instead of Harvard as his Father did before him. He believes it is there that he can maximize the benefits he personally derives from his college education. Though his Father has offered to pay for his education at Harvard, he has decided to attend Yale instead. Rifat's decision is most likely driven by:
a. Internal motivation
During the Survey step while reading a textbook you perform reconnaissance one chapter at a time. The benefit that comes from performing such reconnaissance is: a. It allows your brain to take a picture of the material, coding it to help you find what is most important in the reading. b. It allows you to scan the material quickly and pick up just enough of the most important points so that you don't have to actually read the chapter. c. It helps your brain work from specific to general to make the reading easier. d. All of the above are correct. e. None of the above is correct.
a. It allows your brain to take a picture of the material, coding it to help you find what is most important in the reading.
When re-writing your list of items to do each day in priority order you should: a. List all 'A' items first, followed by the 'B' items, and then the 'C' items should be listed b. List all 'A' items first, followed by the 'B' items, but there is no need to list the 'C' items since they are not very important and don't have to be completed the same day c. List all 'A' items only because they are the ones that must be completed the same day d. None of the above is correct
a. List all 'A' items first, followed by the 'B' items, and then the 'C' items should be listed
The essential concept of the A-B-C method of self-management is to prioritize what needs to be done each day. This means that you should: a. List in order the tasks that absolutely must be done today followed by the important ones needing to be done and then list all others b. Complete tasks that begin with the letter 'A' first, then those that begin with the letter 'B' and then complete the ones that begin with the letter 'C' last c. Work hardest in the courses for which you want to earn an 'A', work next hardest in the classes for which you want to earn a 'B' and do just enough to pass in the courses for which you want to earn a 'C' d. Make a list of everything needing to be done and then pick the tasks you most want to work on and do them
a. List in order the tasks that absolutely must be done today followed by the important ones needing to be done and then list all others
In a properly written goal statement the specific component really means: a. Measurable b. Doable c. Possible d. Probable
a. Measurable
If you stated to your friends that you love being an artist and that your ultimate goal is to be the Picasso of your generation, you would be using:
a. Metaphoric modeling
The college student who realizes that knowledge is not necessarily all right or all wrong and that there can be numerous ways to solve problems is at what state of cognitive and moral development? a. Multiplicity b. Dualism c. Commitment d. The correct answer is not listed here
a. Multiplicity
When using Step 3 of the SQ4R reading method you should stop in your reading and write down the most important points from what you've just read approximately: a. One-third to one-half of a page at a time b. One full page at a time c. One to two paragraphs at a time d. A half of a page at a time
a. One-third to one-half of a page at a time
Three of the ten common characteristics of self-directed learners are:
a. Personal responsibility, growth mindset, critical thinking c. Information literacy, self-regulation, use multiple forms of intelligence d. Manage stress, leverage their strengths, develop their weaknesses e. Set academic and career goals
A student who is Perry's cognitive stage called relativism: a. Questions everything and their thinking includes reasoning with evidence and personal application. b. Holds steadfast to what they believe and will not be swayed in their thinking. c. Relates what they are thinking about to their family and other relatives. d. Sees the world as right or wrong, black or white with no shades of gray.
a. Questions everything and their thinking includes reasoning with evidence and personal application.
When we talk to ourselves with personal expectations regarding our goals and strategies to achieve them, we are engaged in what kind of thinking?
a. Self-referent
When setting goals an obstacle is: a. Something that can happen to de-rail or impede your progress b. Something you plan to do if things don't go as you plan c. Something your friends, classmates, and/or co-workers offer to do to help you d. The correct answer is not listed here
a. Something that can happen to de-rail or impede your progress
Jacob doesn't study quite like most of his friends. Instead of sitting for hours laboring over chapters in his textbooks, he spends five minutes reading/studying a few pages at a time and then writes down three important points he learned from his reading. Later in the day he studies again for five minutes and jots down three key points. Throughout the day Jacob repeats this process and by the end of the day he has studied collectively for one hour. Which of the study methods is he using? a. The 5-3 method b. The SQ4R method c. The Deep Learning method d. The One Hour Per Day Method
a. The 5-3 method
In order to successfully make a change in your behavior it is important that you first recognize that you have a need or desire to change. a. True b. False
a. True
Self-regulation involves monitoring your behaviors and regulating how you act in a variety of settings but it doesn't include monitoring or managing your internal states. a. True b. False
b. False
One of the common characteristics of self-directed learners is that they possess good information literacy. This means they:
a. They know how to find and use scholarly information b. They know how to use the resources in the library both on campus and online c. They know to ask a reference librarian for help when needed
According to statistics given in your textbook, while 67% of college freshmen intend to earn a Bachelor's degree only approximately 25% of them actually do. The primary reason(s) for this is/are:
a. They quit to take a full time job c. They lacked an adequate sense of autonomy
A discrepancy gap can be defined as the difference between where you are now and where you ultimately want to be or between what you have now and what you ultimately want to have in your life. a. True b. False
a. True
A goal that doesn't meet all four of the key criteria used to test a goal is not really a goal but only a wish or intention or dream. a. True b. False
a. True
A student who regularly schedules their time to attend classes and study outside of class, and who proactively seeks out their professors to find the answers to the questions they have is demonstrated self-directed learning.
a. True
A thinking behavior is a natural tendency or inclination to approach thinking in one or more specific ways, while a thinking disposition is the action one takes regarding how and what one thinks. a. True b. False
a. True
A weekly monitoring tool works best when it is in written form and everything is scheduled at specific times each day. a. True b. False
a. True
According to your textbook higher-order critical thinking is a process that begins with thinking dispositions, transitions to thinking behaviors and then to elaborative rehearsal. a. True b. False
a. True
According to your textbook it is best to consider metacognition as a part of the overall process of critical thinking. a. True b. False
a. True
According to your textbook others can only inspire you. They cannot motivate you...only you can motivate yourself.
a. True
According to your textbook, when analyzing much of human behavior, it can be said that behavior is a function of its consequence, not its antecedent. a. True b. False
a. True
Any reward(s) you might give yourself as you achieve each of the key accomplishments related to a given goal must always come after you've completed each activity successfully. a. True b. False
a. True
As a participant in Milgram's study an individual would likely need to engage in some higher-order critical thinking to decide to what extent they were willing to comply with the commands of their authority figure. a. True b. False
a. True
Building in a reward and penalty system can help you stay on track by motivating you to do what needs to be done to achieve your goals. a. True b. False
a. True
Conditional knowledge is knowing when and why to use particular strategies. a. True b. False
a. True
For a goal to be achievable it means the accomplishment of the goal must be realistic. a. True b. False
a. True
For a goal to be measurable you must be able to count it or prove it. a. True b. False
a. True
Goals with feedback are much more effective than goals alone. a. True b. False
a. True
Good critical thinkers exercise skepticism and demonstrate flexibility. a. True b. False
a. True
Higher-order critical thinking should also include context and purpose. a. True b. False
a. True
What the human mind can conceive and believe, it can also perceive and achieve. a. True b. False
a. True
Jamal is nineteen years old and his next birthday is in six months. He has set a goal to stop smoking before he turns twenty. His goal can likely meet all four criteria for what makes a goal and pass the test to be considered a legitimate goal. a. True b. False
a. True
Linking what you are trying to learn to something you already know as a means of better understanding and explaining something is called elaborative rehearsal. a. True b. False
a. True
Maria decided she wanted to lose ten pounds. So she determined that three key things she needed to do to help herself were 1) eat only healthy foods cutting out sugar and foods with high levels of cholesterol, 2) eat less than 1,200 calories each day, and 3) exercise for at least thirty minutes five times each week. While her KPI could be her targeted new, lower weight, these three specific behaviors could serve as her PPIs. a. True b. False
a. True
One great way to impress your professor is to drop by her office once or twice during the semester and show genuine interest in the class even if you are faking it. a. True b. False
a. True
One of the common characteristics of a self-regulated learner is operating from a growth mindset. This means that they believe their ability to learn is not fixed.
a. True
One way to defend your schedule against interruptions is to act as though whatever you scheduled to do is a requirement like having a meeting at work or attending a class on the appropriate day and at the appropriate time. a. True b. False
a. True
One way to help reduce your stress when you begin to feel overwhelmed is to use step one of the A-B-C method of self-management and just make a list of everything needing to be done before you begin to work on accomplishing your daily tasks. a. True b. False
a. True
Raul is taking a Government course because it is required for him to complete is degree. Still, he hates Government and realizes that nevertheless he needs to assign value to the course to make sure he completes it successfully. In order to assign value to the course he determines why taking and completing the course is important to him. a. True b. False
a. True
Research suggests that students only retain approximately 5 percent of what they hear in lectures but a staggering 90 percent of what they learn from peer teaching. a. True b. False
a. True
Self-monitoring behavior means to track your personal behaviors to help you evaluate what you are doing well and what you need to improve. a. True b. False
a. True
Self-monitoring your behavior allows you to stay on track and get things done. It is an effective tool to use to help you better regulate yourself. a. True b. False
a. True
Studies have shown that people practicing goal setting as a lifestyle tend to accomplish far more than those who don't. The study also indicated that most people (87%) don't practice much goal-setting at all. a. True b. False
a. True
The 'Be the Teacher' technique is a time-tested thinking behavior that research has shown to be the number one way to learn and retain new information. a. True b. False
a. True
The 5-3 learning method is a useful tool for students who are challenged with ADHD or ADD, and for those who struggle with Continuous Partial Attention (CPA). a. True b. False
a. True
The author of your textbook suggests that to properly use and apply Bloom's Taxonomy, Kolb's theory of experiential learning, and Perry's theory of cognitive and moral development higher-order critical thinking is required. a. True b. False
a. True
The consequence following a behavior tends to determine the probability of the behavior being repeated in the future. a. True b. False
a. True
The difference between a DG and PDG is whether the task or goal belongs specifically to the individual or to an organization.
a. True
The key benefit a student receives from using the 5-3 method of learning is that he can learn the way the human brain works best, in short periods of time while focusing on only a few key points at a time. a. True b. False
a. True
The phrase, "Work your 'A's off" actually means that you should make sure that no matter what else you do each day you must complete all of the tasks you've identified as 'A' items on your list. a. True b. False
a. True
The seven CTQs are who, what, where, how, why, when, and which; the seven CTDs are state, define, describe, explain, compare, contrast, and list. a. True b. False
a. True
The term value means knowing your personal "why" about what you are learning is important to you. a. True b. False
a. True
The tool most effective at helping you stay on track and get things done is the weekly monitoring tracking form. a. True b. False
a. True
The word Rehearsal is really just a fancy word that means to practice what you are trying to learn over and over again until you have learned it. a. True b. False
a. True
The written goal statement should contain three components. The statement needs to be positive, have a deadline, and be specific so that it can be measured and proven. a. True b. False
a. True
Using CTQs and CTDs before reading academic material is particularly helpful because it helps your brain identify and find what is most important for you to learn and retain from your reading. a. True b. False
a. True
Using CTQs and CTDs is like turbo-charging your reading because it helps you determine what is most important from the reading. a. True b. False
a. True
Using metaphoric modeling is like beginning with the end in mind. a. True b. False
a. True
Using thinking behaviors is a key to help college students move from a simplistic 'memorize to recognize' approach to learning to a more analytical, robust deeper thinking. a. True b. False
a. True
When you intentionally choose to listen to certain information to focus your attention on it you are engaged in what is called: a. selective attention b. aggressive listening c. cognitive multi-tasking d. selective inattention
a. selective attention
Stress is not a barrier to good critical thinking because it is a separate psychological concept from thinking. a. True b. False
b. False
The term assign value means to make sure that whatever you pay for in college, whether for courses or textbooks, you are receiving real benefits from them. a. True b. False
b. False
You want to buy a new car. You've found the perfect one for you, the model, the color, the interior, everything is perfect. The problem is that you don't have the money, at least not now, but you started a new job last month and you are earning enough money to save up for it. Assuming it is October right now and you've determined that you will have the amount you need to buy the car in ten months. Which of the following written goal statements is best? a. "By August of 20xx I will purchase my new car" b. "By August 30, 20xx I will buy the new car I have picked out" c. "By the end of August of next year I am buying my new car" d. "By the end of next summer I will buy my new car"
b. "By August 30, 20xx I will buy the new car I have picked out"
The primary difference between a KPI and a PPI is: a. A KPI only applies to lifelong change while a PPI is specific to short-term change b. A KPI applies to an organization while a PPI applies to an individual c. A KPI can be clearly defined but a PPI is more subjective and vague d. A KPI is readily achievable while accomplishing a PPI may nor may not be realistic e. None of the above is correct
b. A KPI applies to an organization while a PPI applies to an individual
According to your textbook a properly completed Weekly Action Plan can provide you with: a. A guarantee that you will accomplish everything you need to get done each week b. A script of sorts that you can reference and follow each day c. What you need to know to be able to ask others for help d. None of the above answers are correct
b. A script of sorts that you can reference and follow each day
Which of the following is not one of the thinking behaviors included in your textbook? a. Process the content b. Argue the point c. Uncover complexity d. Elaborative rehearsal e. Wonder and ask questions
b. Argue the point
Two-year old Susie was making a mess of her Mom's make-up and other toiletries scattered out on her bathroom counter. So Mom scolded Susie, picked her up, and put her in her crib. Susie never messed with Mom's make-up or toiletries again. This supports the operant conditioning maxim:
b. Behavior is a function of its consequence not its antecedent
The author of your textbook states the higher-order critical thinking should also include: a. Consent and productive thought b. Context and purpose c. Context and productive thought d. Consent and purpose
b. Context and purpose
Which of the following provides the best definition of elaborative rehearsal? a. Rehearsing elaborately over and over until you remember the most important content b. Explaining information more thoroughly by relating or linking it to information already known c. Rehearsing new information more thoroughly and in greater detail than what it takes to simply memorize it d. Writing out the most important points several times so as to commit the information to memory most effectively
b. Explaining information more thoroughly by relating or linking it to information already known
A Daily Task Form can help you stay on track with your work but it cannot help you spot patterns of behavior(s) you may be doing that could sabotage your efforts. a. True b. False
b. False
A goal is conceivable when you can think it up in your mind but it is not necessary to be able to "see" it happening, to visualize it actually taking place. a. True b. False
b. False
According to Perry's Theory of Cognitive and Moral Development an individual who exercises critical thinking and exploration regarding what he or she reads or hears from others and is willing to challenge assumptions would be classified as being in the category of Commitment. a. True b. False
b. False
Asking the question, "Is this the central idea I should be focusing on?" is an example of applying the universal intellectual standard of depth. a. True b. False
b. False
Deep learning should only be used in the courses you take that are a part of your chosen major. In all other courses you should just use surface learning. a. True b. False
b. False
Egocentric thinking involves internalizing the dominant norms and/or prejudices of a society or specific culture. a. True b. False
b. False
From the story told in the text the real problem with Michael was that he didn't commit himself to his studies and instead got into drugs and alcohol.
b. False
If Paige decides that she still wants to do what she needs to do to earn an 'A' in her Music Appreciation course even though it is only an elective course and not a part of her major field of study, she is utilizing a deep learning strategy. a. True b. False
b. False
It could be said that using the method known as the A-B-Cs of Self-Management is really a means of determining what needs to be done in order of importance but doesn't really help you improve your skills in self-management. a. True b. False
b. False
It is recommended that you not alter your use of the 5-3 study method by studying for fifteen minutes and finding nine important points from your reading/studying. It is best to work for only five minutes and find three important points at a time. a. True b. False
b. False
Once you've tested a prospective goal and it has passed the test by meeting all four of the criteria used for testing a goal, pairing it with a written action plan is not necessary. a. True b. False
b. False
The viewpoint that critical thinking and metacognition are separate constructs in and of themselves because it is quite possible to engage in one without engaging in the other is the most accepted view of the relationship between the two processes a. True b. False
b. False
To be effective learners, concentration is critical, and cognitive multi-tasking is possible but only if one truly concentrates. a. True b. False
b. False
To help facilitate critical thinking you learned about using CTQs and CTDs. While these may assist you in your learning they're really just simple tools and may not work for everybody. a. True b. False
b. False
Using a Weekly Action Plan can help you stay focused on what needs to be done each day but it shouldn't be considered a tool for self-monitoring your behavior. a. True b. False
b. False
Using the SQ4R reading method combines cognitive and mechanical energy with your preferred learning style but it is not capable of pairing those with more than any one learning style at a time. a. True b. False
b. False
When a person is in the multiplicity stage of Perry's theory of cognitive development it means they have multiple opinions of their own and believe them to be correct without considering the opinions of others. a. True b. False
b. False
When changing a behavior it is not necessary to have a specific plan or strategy because you will know what you want to change and just need to work on it every day. a. True b. False
b. False
When following the seven steps to change a behavior it is not really necessary to reflect on your results because by then you were either successful or you were not. a. True b. False
b. False
When managing yourself relative to the constraints of time it is not necessary to defend your schedule against interruptions because since you've already prioritized your to-do list into the 'A', 'B', and 'C' items you'll get everything done if you just "Work your A's off!" a. True b. False
b. False
When managing yourself within the constructs and constrains of time it is not important to first determine what it is you have to do or manage each day. a. True b. False
b. False
When working on changing a behavior, it is not necessary for you to reward or penalize yourself for positive or negative behavior since it's your behavior and you can do whatever you want with any and all of your behaviors. a. True b. False
b. False
When you re-write your list of things to do after you have assigned an 'A' 'B' or 'C' to each one it doesn't really matter in what order you list them. a. True b. False
b. False
While declarative knowledge is what you use any time you need to declare something, and procedural knowledge is what you use to understand how something works or how to do something, you will likely rarely ever use conditional knowledge in college. a. True b. False
b. False
Which of the following is not one of the five steps of the A-B-C method of self-management? a. Prioritize the list b. Keep your daily schedule in your head c. Work you 'A's off d. Determine what to manage
b. Keep your daily schedule in your head
When engaging in some form of behavior change it is important to regularly evaluate the results of your efforts. This means:
b. Make a value judgment regarding the potency and validity of your results
Which of the following best defines the term self-management? a. Managing one's thoughts and emotions to get along well with others b. Managing one's self and behaviors within the constructs and constraints of time c. Managing one's impulses to control one's behavior as needed in a variety of settings d. The correct answer is not listed here
b. Managing one's self and behaviors within the constructs and constraints of time
Which of the following best represents the central concept of the 5-3 Method of Learning? a. Take five courses each semester that are each three semester credit hours b. Read for five minutes and write down three important things to remember c. Read for five minutes, rest for three minutes, then read for five more minutes d. Write down three things you want to learn and then read about them for five minutes
b. Read for five minutes and write down three important things to remember
A properly-constructed Action Plan includes all but which of the following components? a. Benefits to be enjoyed upon achieving the goal b. Rewards and penalties related to each of the key activities c. Potential obstacles identified with possible solutions d. Goal statement e. Key activities needed
b. Rewards and penalties related to each of the key activities
The steps in the SQ4R reading method in the proper order are: a. Survey, Question, Read, Write, Review, Recite b. Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Write, Review c. Survey, Question, Review, Read, Write, Recite d. Survey, Question, Read, Review, Write, Recite
b. Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Write, Review
The central purpose of the famous Milgram experiment was: a. The correct answer is not listed here b. To see to what degree a person would obey an authority figure c. To see how much of an electrical shock one person was willing to administer to another d. To see if a person could engage in higher-order critical thinking while receiving an electric shock
b. To see to what degree a person would obey an authority figure
Which of the following represent errors of reaction barriers to effective critical thinking? a. Faulty assumptions and rushing to conclusions. b. Volleying, denial, and distraction. c. Egocentric thinking and resistance to change. d. The correct answer is not listed
b. Volleying, denial, and distraction.
Willie and Rene are in significant disagreement about how best to proceed with a project they've been assigned by their professor. Willie thinks he should take the lead and tell Rene what to do but she thinks their approach should be more egalitarian. Assuming they want to engage in a productive argument about what to do, based on what you've learned about arguments, you would recommend that they: a. first analyze the issues, then construct a productive approach b. first recognize the need for a productive argument, then analyze the issues, then construct a productive approach to resolving the argument c. first recognize the need for a productive argument, then figure out a resolution for it d. not work together but instead each work with someone else on different projects e. none of the above is a good recommendation
b. first recognize the need for a productive argument, then analyze the issues, then construct a productive approach to resolving the argument
When rewarding yourself along the way toward achieving a goal, remember to make the rewards: a. personal and realistic b. meaningful and personal c. like the ones everyone else uses d. inexpensive since there will likely be a lot of them e. None of the above is correct
b. meaningful and personal
When presenting your argument or submitting your written opinion about an issue, you should apply the "What makes you say that?" question to help you: a. challenge your opponent so you can dominate and win the argument b. reason with evidence and support your argument or opinion c. convince all concerned to adopt your opinion as being the best one d. demonstrate what a great critical thinker you are
b. reason with evidence and support your argument or opinion
A thinking disposition can be thought of as which of the following? a. A genetically predisposed talent or gift b. A specific attitude about how to think critically c. A natural tendency or inclination from which to approach thinking d. A systematic way to go about conducting sophisticated thinking
c. A natural tendency or inclination from which to approach thinking
Critical thinking is best defined as which of the following: a. Asking open-ended questions and chasing the responses. b. Asking closed-ended questions to reach definitive answers. c. A systematic method of inquiring used to assess, evaluate, and analyze information in order to better understand and use it d. None of the above is correct.
c. A systematic method of inquiring used to assess, evaluate, and analyze information in order to better understand and use it
Psychologists have a phrase they use called self-monitoring behaviour. Which of the following best defines the term? a. A way of transforming from being directed by others to directing yourself b. Taking your blood pressure and measuring your heart rate to stay healthy c. A way of tracking your own behavior to get things done d. Behaving in a way that helps you mentor others
c. A way of tracking your own behavior to get things done
One of the five skills essential for learning is to listen aggressively. This means: a. Listen with focused attention b. Listen by working hard to do so c. Listen with intense focus both verbally and nonverbally d. Make sure you hear what the other person is saying
c. Listen with intense focus both verbally and nonverbally
According to your textbook, being able to think critically is one of the major benefits of a college education. But it can also be considered: a. A skill requiring a genetic predisposition. b. A skill that would be nice to possess but isn't necessary. c. One of the most important transferrable skills. d. b and c above e. All of the above
c. One of the most important transferrable skills.
Explaining how the process of water evaporates is an example of which type of knowledge? a. Fixed b. Declarative c. Procedural d. Conditional
c. Procedural
Self-regulation can best be defined as which of the following?
c. Regulating and motivating your behavior while managing your internal states, impulses, available resources and emotions
Which of the following is not one of the five key components of self-directed behavioral change?
c. Self-referent thinking
According to your textbook, the number one way to learn anything is by using which of the following proven techniques? a. Flashcards b. Acronyms and acrostics c. The 'Be the Teacher' method d. Rhymes and jingles
c. The 'Be the Teacher' method
College students with the appropriate amount of grit believe:
c. They should continue to persevere no matter what d. Failure is not a permanent condition -Both
In the A-B-C method of Self-Management the 'A' items are: a. Those items that can become 'B' or 'C' items if it helps us manage time better b. Those items that are important but don't need to be done today c. Those items that absolutely must be done today d. Those items that are very important and need to be done today or tomorrow at the latest
c. Those items that absolutely must be done today
Regarding setting goals, your textbook suggests five general facts about goal-setting, one of which is that you should not try to achieve more than: a. three at a time b. enough to keep you motivated and working hard c. a manageable number d. two at a time
c. a manageable number
When a goal meets the criterion of 'conceivable' it means: a. it must make sense that you could achieve it b. it must be a goal you can truly believe in achieving c. you should be able to visualize it actually happening in your mind's eye d. it must be provable or measurable
c. you should be able to visualize it actually happening in your mind's eye
James plans to study tonight from 6-8pm and just received a text from a friend telling him to meet him and the rest of his group at a local restaurant for dinner at 7pm. Were he to defend his schedule against interruptions he would likely text back and state: a. "Can't make it tonight...must study." b. "Sounds great! I'll be there!" c. "R U kidding??? Order me a Moscow Mule...I'm on my way!" d. "Must study until 8pm. Can come after that...will that work?"
d. "Must study until 8pm. Can come after that...will that work?"
Ramon works hard in school. But his real interest is in maintaining a GPA of 3.7 or higher so in every course he takes he determines the grade he wants to make and then works to earn that grade. How much he actually learns is not as important to him as the grade he makes. Which of the types of learning is Ramon using to achieve his academic goals? a. Deep b. Conditional c. Surface d. Achievemen
d. Achievement
Paige made a list of the key activities she needed to engage in to accomplish her goal of being a top-rated ballet dancer. She included target dates for each one and some alternative solutions for some obstacles she anticipated might get in the way of her achieving her goal. What she created can be collectively called which of the following? a. A wish list b. A course of action c. A strategic plan d. An action plan
d. An action plan
Which of the following can help you engage in constructive rather than destructive arguments? _____. a. A and c above b. Capture the heart of the matter c. Consider different viewpoints d. Any and all of the thinking behaviors can help you construct a sound argument e. Uncover complexity
d. Any and all of the thinking behaviors can help you construct a sound argument
While trying to learn how neurons transmit messages from one neuron to the next Jasmine thinks about what she knows about how cell phone messages travel from one cell tower to the next. By doing this to help her learn about neuronal messaging, she is practicing the skill of: a. Assigning value b. Selective attention c. Rehearsal d. Association
d. Association
To assure a goal is really a goal and not just a hope or intention, we must test it. The four criteria used to test a goal include: a. Perceivable, believable, achievable, and measurable b. Believable, conceivable, achievable, and psychological c. Conceivable, believable, perceivable, and measurable d. Conceivable, believable, achievable, and measurable
d. Conceivable, believable, achievable, and measurable
The type of knowledge where we remember and understand specific information about something and can state it clearly is called: a. Conditional knowledge b. Procedural knowledge c. General Knowledge d. Declarative knowledge
d. Declarative knowledge
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding 'B' and 'C' items? a. Do only the 'B' items and forget about the 'C' items because they are a waste of time b. Don't do any of them because none of them are important c. Do the 'B' items that you know will be 'A' items tomorrow if you don't do them today d. Do as many of the 'B' and 'C' items you want to do but make sure you complete all 'A' items each day and don't worry about anything else
d. Do as many of the 'B' and 'C' items you want to do but make sure you complete all 'A' items each day and don't worry about anything else
When a person makes the argument that every U.S. citizen should have the right to health care coverage and uses the latest Department of Health & Human Services published data to support their case, they are engaged in: a. A sophisticated form of metacognition b. Higher-order criticism c. Plagiarism d. Evidence-based reasoning
d. Evidence-based reasoning
Work your 'A's off really means: a. Put off your 'A' items until a day when you can focus on them exclusively b. The phrase is actually a play on words that simply means you should work hard c. Do what it takes to complete all of the work needed to earn an 'A' in your college classes d. Get the most important items done and work on the others only as time permits
d. Get the most important items done and work on the others only as time permits
Which of the following is not one of the eight common characteristics of good critical thinkers listed in the textbook? a. Good critical thinkers resist being manipulated by others. b. Good critical thinkers balance their thinking. c. Good critical thinkers are honest with themselves. d. Good critical thinkers don't need to see evidence before making judgments or reaching conclusions. e. Good critical thinkers ask questions.
d. Good critical thinkers don't need to see evidence before making judgments or reaching conclusions.
At the very end of Chapter 3 in your textbook there is a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson that states "The man who always knows how will always have a job. The man who also knows why will always be his boss" Which of the following best describes the meaning of the quote? a. Knowing how and why is all you need to be successful in the workplace b. It doesn't really matter if you know the how as long as you know the why c. Knowing how to do something is all you need for your job but it will be necessary to know why you are doing if you want to become the boss d. Knowing how to do something can get you the job, but understanding why what you are doing is important will help you keep the job and get promoted
d. Knowing how to do something can get you the job, but understanding why what you are doing is important will help you keep the job and get promoted
Regarding short-term, intermediate, and long-term goals, intermediate goals are those that one plans to achieve in what length of time? a. One day to one year b. Longer than five years c. Ten years or more d. One year to five years
d. One year to five years
According to your textbook, written goals carry what kind of commitment to achieve them? a. Psychosocial b. Psychomotor c. Psychometric d. Psychological
d. Psychological
The three strategies for learning included in your textbook are: a. Deep, Accessible, and Achievement b. The correct answer is not listed here c. Surface, Deep, Accessible d. Surface, Deep, and Achievement
d. Surface, Deep, and Achievement
In the goal statement, "By December of 2020 I will earn my Bachelor's degree,"what part of the goal statement makes it positive? a. The fact that this person plans to graduate college b. The deadline c. The measurable degree/diploma d. The words, "I will..."
d. The words, "I will..."
Which of the following is Step 4 of the five steps of self-management? a. Determine what to manage b. Defend your schedule c. Re-Write the list in priority order d. Work you 'A's off e. Prioritize the list using the A-B-C method
d. Work you 'A's off
Metacognition can be defined as which of the following? a. Thinking about our thinking b. Stepping outside of ourselves to observe and analyze how we think c. Thinking about things from across different disciplines to come up with one best idea d. a and b above e. b and c above
d. a and b above
Nathan presented a paper to his classmates by giving a speech about what he wrote regarding the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's. Were he to employ the use of evidence-based reasoning during his speech to the class, he would likely include: a. Specific historical facts about what Dr. King had done b. Specific examples of what happened the day of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech c. His opinions about what went on during the Civil Rights movement d. a and b above e. b and c above
d. a and b above
The following are considered effective thinking behaviors: a. Observe and describe b. Process the content c. Wonder and ask questions d. a and c e. All of the above.
d. a and c
Defending your schedule against interruptions means: a. Don't allow other people or tasks to keep you from doing what you have scheduled to do. b. Fight anyone who bothers you while you are studying c. Schedule your tasks as actual bookings, just like if you were required to be at work or in class or at a meeting d. a and c above e. All of the above are correct
d. a and c above
Using the Wave the Magic Wand method described in your textbook stated succinctly really involves which of the following? a. Making a wish for something b. Hoping for the best while expecting and being prepared for the worst c. Hoping for things as they are now to change d. Dreaming of something you want e. Determining your personal discrepancy gap
e. Determining your personal discrepancy gap
Sarah has many dreams and just as many goals. But she is challenged to translate her academic goals into behaviors that will support her success. If you were giving Sarah advice, what would you recommend? a. Write out your goal statements and then create an action plan to achieve them b. Find another student with similar academic goals and work with them to help hold yourself accountable for your own behaviors c. Formulate your goals as actions or behaviors that are specifically countable and measureable such as increasing certain behaviors, decreasing others that don't support success, and implement new behaviors directed at helping you improve d. Consult with an academic advisor to get their opinion before you do anything else. e. a and c above
e. a and c above
When you set out on your mission to achieve your goals you should build in a reward system to help fuel you to keep working hard but your rewards must be: a. Meaningful to you b. Ones that you can share with others c. Big ones, little ones along the way may cause you to lose your motivation d. Ones that follow your specific successful performance of the required activity e. a and d above f. a and b above
e. a and d above
In order to exercise effective higher-order critical thinking one should include: a. Problem-solving b. Analysis c. Free association with random thoughts d. Synthesis e. a, b, and d above
e. a, b, and d above
