college success skills ch 9
Which of the following is an example of positive self-talk?
"I have covered all my bases. I'm ready to do well on the exam."
When answering multiple-choice questions, answer choices that use words such as ______________ are often incorrect.
"always"
Marcia has an English exam tomorrow morning, and in order to get ready and arrive at the classroom on time, she needs to get up at 6:00 AM. Marcia should be in bed tonight no later than ______________.
10:00 PM
What are two potential consequences of cheating in an academic setting?
Cheating can lead to suspension, expulsion, or even revocation of your college degree
Which task word indicates that you should give your opinion about something?
Critique
Which of these is NOT a common symptom of test anxiety?
Decreased heart rate
Which questions should you answer first when taking a test?
Easy questions
Computerized tests are usually administered over the Internet.
False
In which type of course are you MOST likely to be given a problem-solving test?
Statistics
Emotional preparation for test-taking includes knowing the material, practicing how to relax, and using positive self-talk.
True
In some schools, copying your roommate's lab notes is considered cheating.
True
When taking a problem-solving test, it is important to ______________.
show your work
Students who have test anxiety generally feel it in all testing situations.
False
When answering an essay question, it is better to answer thoroughly one aspect of the question in detail than to respond to all parts of the question too briefly.
False
When preparing for an exam, it is important to adjust your sleep to accommodate your studying needs.
False
Dave has a midterm exam later this morning, so he spent the last few weeks studying and got a good night's sleep last night. Now it's time for him to have something to eat before he goes to class. What would be the BEST choice for Dave to have for his breakfast?
Grapefruit
What should you do if an essay question asks you to compare something?
Identify similarities in ideas, events, or objects.
What should you do in your first paragraph when answering an essay question?
Introduce the main points.
Which task word in an essay question indicates that you should argue in support of a decision or conclusion by showing evidence?
Justify
Which type of test requires you to fill in a Scantron form?
Machine-scored test
_____________ questions are set up with terms in one column and descriptions or definitions in the other.
Matching
Aimee has a test this afternoon in her Cultural Anthropology class, and she knows that it will include several essay questions. What should Aimee do before she leaves for her test?
Put on a watch.
Grant is taking an American History exam, and one of the essay questions reads "Discuss the causes of the Civil War." What should Grant do when answering this question?
State three reasons why the Civil War broke out, and then explain them in detail.
What should you do if you feel yourself starting to panic while taking a test?
Stop, take a breath, and tell yourself you will be okay.
Lena is taking a standardized test this morning, and although she has felt fine in recent weeks, as she arrives at the classroom, she starts to experience some test anxiety. What should she do?
Stretch before she goes into the room.
Most students who receive tutoring are successful in their courses.
True
The best way to approach a multiple-choice question is to read the first part of the question and predict your own answer before reading the options.
True
The time to begin preparing for test-taking is the first day of the course.
True
You should study for an open-book exam the same way you would for any other test.
True
Which practice is NOT commonly prohibited by colleges?
Using the Internet to research a paper
Which of these is NOT a strategy for reducing the likelihood of problems with academic honesty?
Working toward a career that doesn't interest you
Researchers have found that ______________-year students are more likely to cheat than other students are.
first
If you finish your test early, you should ______________.
go back and check your answers
An exam plan should ______________.
include a to-do list of things you need to do to get ready for the test
Some test anxiety is caused by ______________.
lack of preparation
When taking essay exams, you should ______________.
locate the key task words in the question
When taking an online test, you should ______________.
plan for an intermittent connection
Where should you look in your textbook for information about related Web sites that offer study tools such as flash cards, videos, and online quizzing?
preface
True/False questions containing words like always, never, and only ______________.
tend to be false
If you are experiencing hyperventilation, it means ______________.
you are breathing unusually deeply or rapidly
