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A transfer student was assigned to your squad. When you asked him about his previous JROTC unit, he told you that there was a lot of competition between units and individuals. At first, you were impressed with the new Cadet. However, after a couple of weeks you noticed that he was causing a breakdown in teamwork, and an increase in competition between your squad members. You have enough time before leadership lab to talk to your squad about one of the Army Values. Which one should you choose to correct this situation? Why? A) Selfless Service - your squad members are becoming more competitive with each other, and are placing their own needs before those of the squad. B) Honor - your squad members aren't adhering to a code of ethics or values. C) Personal Courage - your squad members aren't facing fears, danger, or adversity. D) Respect - squad members aren't treating each other as they should.
A
Cadets Franklin and Smith have been best friends since they were five years old. After they Jetermined their Winning Colors® preferences, it seemed like they had very little in common. Cadet ranklin was strong in planning and relating behaviors, and Cadet Smith was strong as a builder and adventurer. Both of them realized that they did work better with others at times, and their friendship began to fall apart. What would be the best thing to say to help them remain friends? A) "Behaviors work in many ways, and if you tried to appreciate the differences, you would probably find that they complement each other, just like you. B) Nothing. Sometimes people just outgrow friendships. C) "This exercise was to help increase communication within a diverse society. It doesn't have anything to do with friendship, so you should still be friends." D) Nothing. They probably shouldn't have been friends in the first place because their preferences were different.
A
Define "assessment" A)The act of evaluating or appraising a person's ability or potential to meet certain standards or criteria. B) Judging your peers' weaknesses. C) Giving a test. D) Watching a drill movement.
A
In Winning Colors® ____ are quiet, introspective, and detail oriented. They are good listeners and tend to hide their feelings. A) Planners B) Builders C) Relaters D) Adventurers
A
In Winning Colors®, those who like sharing ideas and feelings, who work well in teams, and who are social and love to talk are known as ______. A) Relaters B) Planners C) Builders D)Adventurers
A
In Winning Colors®, who are the action-oriented, who live in the present, are flexible, and thrive on spontaneity? A) Adventurers B) Planners C) Builders D) Relaters
A
Name the seven individual values of LDRSHIP. A) Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage B) Luck, disciples, reward, self-declaring, humility, interest, and perseverance C) Love, direction, retention, service, humbleness, involvement, and patience D) None of the above
A
Name the two forms of personal courage. A) Physical and moral courage B) Absolute and situational courage C)Temporary and permanent courage D)Intellectual and physical courage
A
Notehand is an efficient note-taking skill because you write ________. A) only important ideas and write faster B) every word in your personal shorthand C) only the topic headings from your textbook D) an outline that is easy to read
A
Selfless service means ________. A) your priorities are service to your community or the nation B) you are never selfish C) you create a climate of fairness D) you show good moral judgment
A
The acronym "LDRSHIP" stands for what? A) Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage B) Leadership, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Perseverance C) Loyalty, Diligence, Regard, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage D) Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personality
A
Those who approach learning as "remembering' are called ___________ learners. A) passive B) aggressive C) lenient D) strict
A
To exhibit the value of respect, what three actions must you take? A) Treat all people with dignity, demonstrate consideration for others, and create a climate of fairness B) Listen to others, consider every viewpoint, and act accordingly C) Both of the above D) None of the above
A
What are the 5 steps in the SQ3R study system? A) Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review B) Study, Question, Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse C) Survey, Quarrel, Read, Recite, Rehearse D)Seek answers, question everything, read only the summaries at the end of chapters, rehearse main points, rewrite in your own words
A
What are the three things you must do to exhibit the value of loyalty? A) Respect the U.S. Constitution and its laws, demonstrate strong moral character and virtue, and show faithfulness to family, friends, and peers B) Recognize every human's dignity, arrive on time to events, and create a climate of fairness C) Salute the flag, follow the chain of command, and show consideration for others D) Put the welfare of others first, be self-introspective, and focus on community service
A
What is a "contrast clue" in reading for meaning? A) Looking for how a new word you are learning is different from a word you know. B) Equating an unknown word with a word you already know. C) Looking for prefix and suffix clues on word construction. D) A graphic organizer that helps you learn new vocabulary.
A
What is the difference between intrapersonal skills and interpersonal skills? A) Intrapersonal skills are those that occur by yourself. Interpersonal skills are those that occur with others. B) Intrapersonal means between two others; Interpersonal means between a group. C) Intrapersonal entails positive self-talk, while interpersonal entails cheering others on. D) There is no difference in these skills.
A
What is the purpose of a word map? A) It is a graphic organizer that helps you learn new words or concepts. B) To help you understand how texts are organized. C) To help you solve crossword puzzles. D) None of the above
A
You are part of geography class exercise, three teams competed with each other to show which states belonged in which regions. Each member of the team was given 30 seconds to show as many as they could. Two of the teams began by listing all the states in one specific area. The first person in the winning team was a JROTC Cadet who drew this Thinking Map®. Of the choices below, which one best describes why her team won? A)Because Brace Maps are perfect for showing part-whole relationships like these. B)Because Tree Maps helped break down and categorize all of the parts of an object. C)Because Multi-Flow Maps are perfect for showing the parts, and sub-parts of objects. D) Because most of the Thinking Maps® would have helped in this situation.
A
You found an index card with the following diagram What is it and what was somebody trying to do with it? A) It's a word map that someone was using to learn about the word "caveat" B) It's a mind map that someone was using to learn about the word "warning" C) It's a mind map that someone was using to learn about the word "caveat" D) It's a word map that someone was using to learn about the word "warning"
A
You have a high verbal/linguistic intelligence, so you have been assigned as a tour guide for a nature walk in the local park. You will be teaching tour groups about protecting the natural plant life in the park, so you have to have pictures of the plants that appear earlier and later in the year. You can choose an assistant to help you prepare and brief the pictures. If the potential assistants possessed the intelligences listed in options A-D, which would be most helpful to you? A) Naturalist; Visual/Spatial; Interpersonal B) Naturalist; Bodily/Kinesthetic; Interpersonal C) Visual/Spatial; Logical/Mathematical; Intrapersonal D) Naturalist; Visual/Spatial; Intrapersonal
A
You just bought a used car. Your friend's dad gave you this advice, "Make sure you get a mechanic who doesn't mind getting his hands dirty and likes to work alone." If you take his advice, what two kinds of intelligences would you like the mechanic to possess? A) Bodily/Kinesthetic and Intrapersonal B) Naturalist and Intrapersonal C) Visual/Spatial and Interpersonal D) Logical/Mathematical and Interpersonal
A
__________ means contemplating one's own thoughts or feelings for the purpose of deeper self-understanding. A) Introspection B) Observation C) Assessment D) Self-assessment
A
A new Cadet asks if vou could help him become a better active learner. You say, "Sure, I will." You tell him to make a list of his current learning methods. After he finishes his list, you ask him which one of the methods he would like to improve the most. To see if he understands what he needs to change, which one of the following methods do you hope he chooses? A) I try to learn major concepts and details. B) I try to memorize the scenarios as they are written in the text. C) I read the text and make an outline to help me review my notes. D) I try to approach learning as "thinking".
B
A new Cadet asks if you could help him become a better active learner. You say, "Sure, I will." You tell him to make a list of his current learning methods. After he finishes his list, you ask him which one of the methods he would like to improve the most. To see if he understands what he needs to change, which one of the following methods do you hope he chooses? A) I try to learn major concepts and details. B)I try to memorize the scenarios as they are written in the text. C) I read the text and make an outline to help me review my notes. D) I try to approach learning as "thinking.
B
According to Gardner, what is naturalist intelligence? A) A gift of natural musical talent that includes melody, rhythm, sound. B) gift of environmental awareness as manifested in an understanding of interrelationships of the natural world. C) A gift of reasoning and thinking naturally in symbols such as graphing. D) A gift of innate verbal skills such as listening, reading, and writing.
B
According to Gardner, what is verbal/linguistic intelligence? A) The gift of rhythm and harmony. B) The gift of strong language and literacy skills such as listening, reading, speaking, and writing. C) The gift of physical powers, coordination, fitness, and action. D) The gift of visually representing concepts and ideas through drawing, building, and designing.
B
According to Kolb's model, if you love science labs and testing out new ideas, you are demonstrating _______ learning preferences. A) pragmatist B) activist C) theorist D) reflector
B
Arranging marriage for your children is NOT an example of _____. A) a cultural norm B) a universal norm C) a non-universal norm D) over-involved parents
B
Cadet Caldwell wants to improve her memory of what she learns. Which of the following should she do? A) Buckle down and memorize. B) Use what she's learned in a variety of different learning activities. C) Study with a friend. D) Ask more questions in class.
B
Craig success profile showed that he needs a lot of improvement in time management, stress management, and physical wellness. He also needs to improve his self-esteem and interpersonal assertion skills. He was overwhelmed at first, but after six months, his JROTC instructor commended him for improving in all five areas Which of the following key emotional skills most allowed Craig to improve in all of these areas? A) Time Management B) Change Orientation C) Stress Management D) Phvsical Wellness
B
Erin is a member of the U.S. Congress and a new bill has come up for a vote. This bill will result in the spending of millions of dollars of taxpayer money. Which question should Erin ask herself when deciding how to vote? A) Which decision will help me get re-elected? B) Which vote will result in the greatest good for the greatest number of people? C) How do my party leaders want me to vote? D) What will people think of me based on my vote?
B
Explain the GIST strategy of reading comprehension. A) Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review. B) "GIST" means the main point. In this strategy, you focus on short passages of 3-5 paragraphs and create summaries for each passage. C) Think aloud quoting of main concepts at the end of each chapter. D) Reading the entire text aloud to hear the major points on ideas.
B
In the PQRST method, you ________ before you read a textbook chapter or section. A) skim the chapter and prepare to take notes B) skim the chapter and read the questions at the end of the chapter C) carefully read the chapter summary and take notes D) rest and test
B
Kelvin is a new Cadet in Army JROTC. He is giving a presentation about Asia, and wants to use a Thinking Map® to show the countries in Asia's different regions. He doesn't have much experience using them, and thinks that a Tree Map will work best. Since you have a lot of experience using Thinking Maps®, Kelvin asks you your opinion. In order to help Kelvin understand Thinking Maps® a little better, what should you tell him? A) Tell him that a Tree Map will work just fine. B) Tell him that because it visually shows the parts of a physical object, a Brace Map would be better for describing the physical regions of Asia. C) Tell him that a Double Bubble Map would work better because it would show how the countries and regions are connected. D) Tell him that a Bubble Map would be able to best illustrate the different parts of Asia because it separates the sections.
B
Sam likes to play computer games. His favorites are complex games that require him to use logic to solve problems and work through puzzles. In classes, Sam always asks questions, and he likes to participate in group discussions. Outside of class, he always seems to be talking to someone. If you had to label Sam by his intelligences, which two would best apply? A) Bodily/Kinesthetic and Interpersonal B) Logical/Mathematical and Interpersonal C)Verbal/Linguistic and Intrapersonal D)Visual/Spatial and Interpersonal
B
Select the mental activities that are examples of critical thinking. A) Daydreaming, counting, listening, listing B) Analyzing, comparing/contrasting, evaluating, prioritizing C) Previewing, summarizing, reading D) Brainstorming, generalizing, inventing, visualizing
B
So they will be prepared for his tests, your history teacher tells students what types of notes they should take before each lesson. Today he said, "Pay attention to the concepts and ideas in this lesson. You will be required to use critical thinking to formulate an answer and organize a response." For this lesson, what type of question do you think will be on the test? A) Binary-Choice B) Essay C) Multiple choice D) Short answer
B
The benefits of living by an ethical personal code of conduct include _____. A) sleeping better at night B) less frustration about making moral decisions C) apologizing more often D) not having to change your mind
B
This part of an exercise to help learn Thinking Maps, your class was broken down into teams of two. One person was supposed to draw a Thinking Map, and the other was supposed to guess what the other person was trying to visually learn. What is your teammate trying to show with this Thinking Map? A)The steps someone needs to take to become a fireman. B) The qualities that he thinks firemen possess. C) The comparison of similar qualities for firemen and policemen. D) The classification of firemen as important members of the community.
B
To deepen your understanding of complex written materials, when should you do a mini-review of the material? A) At the end of the text. B) At the end of each paragraph. C)At the end of each chapter. D)After you read each sentence to check for comprehension.
B
What are the characteristics of Gardner's bodily/kinesthetic intelligence? A) Drawing, building, or designing B) Physical prowess, coordination, fitness, and action C) Thinking in symbols or abstractions D) Listening, reading, or thinking
B
What does the Sales Orientation/Leadership scale measure on the Personal Skills Map? A) It measures your ability to read the emotions of others. B) It measures how you perceive your skills at positively impacting and influencing the actions of other people. C) It measures your likeliness of succeeding in a sales career. D) It measures how good you are at giving directions.
B
What is assessment? A) An infected wound. B) The act of evaluating or appraising a person's ability or potential to meet certain standards or criteria. C) An infected tooth. D) A type of rappelling harness.
B
What is the SQ3R theory? A) A technique for assessing injuries at the scene of an accident. B) A reading/study system that increases understanding and retention. C) A theory on how effective leaders manage a team. D) A theory on how the Earth was formed.
B
What is the difference between subjective and objective thinking? A) Subjective thinking occurs quickly; objective thinking is slow or ponderous. B) Subjective thinkers deal with interpretations, while objective thinkers deal with facts. C) Subjective thinking is an active thinking skill, while objective is a passive skill D) All of the above
B
What is the difference between subjective and objective thinking? A) Subjective thinking occurs quickly; objective thinking is slow or ponderous. B) Subjective thinkers deal with interpretations, while objective thinkers deal with facts. C) Subjective thinking is an active thinking skill, while objective is a passive skill. D) All of the above
B
What is the first reading strategy you use to improve your comprehension? A) Summarizing each paragraph as vou read it. B) Previewing or scanning the material. C) Having someone explain the gist of the material to you. D) Writing down questions you hope to have answered in the material.
B
What would be the most appropriate answer to put in the center box of this Thinking Map®? A) Changing seasons B) Mudslides C) Water conservation D) Urban sprawl
B
When a person possesses a high standard of moral value and principles, shows good moral judgment, and demonstrates consistent moral behavior, the person exhibits the value of _____. A) selflessness B) integrity C) morality D) loyalty
B
Winning Colors®, natural leaders who express themselves openly and directly and are also rule-governed, dependable, and loyal are known as ______. A) Planners B) Builders C) Relaters D) Adventurers
B
You are a Cadet Platoon Sergeant. Cadet Cleveland is the squad leader of a very diverse squad. Cadet Cleveland is usually a very effective communicator, but he is getting frustrated because he always has to repeat instructions several times before his whole squad understands. What should you do to help him understand why he has to explain more than once, and what he can do to improve understanding by his diverse squad? A) Tell him that sometimes leaders have to explain themselves more than once, even with squads that are not too diverse. B)Tell him that since he has a very diverse squad, he may always have to explain things more than once, but to pay attention for words that effectively get his message across, and to use them more often. C) Have him re-evaluate his own comfort zone and natural behaviors because they are probably different from what he first thought. D)Give him a list of power words to randomly use when he gives instructions so that at least some of his Cadets will understand.
B
You are a platoon leader and acting company commander because the company commander and XO are absent. Your battalion S-3 calls you up and asks you which platoon you selected for the pportunity to participate in a prestigious drill competition. This is the first you've heard of it, but the other platoon leader tells you that the commander said that her platoon would be participating in it. Unfortunately, this platoon leader once admitted that she has a habit of taking care of her platoon at the expense of the others by choosing to perform easier tasks. You have to give the S-3 an answer now. What is your best course of action? A) You maintain loyalty to your platoon and give them the opportunity. B) You respect the other platoon leader's integrity and send her platoon, but you also ask her how she would feel if you sent your platoon. C) You tell the S-3 that your company doesn't have a platoon to participate. D) You send your platoon in order to teach the other platoon leader about integrity.
B
You read for enjoyment, but you also read to improve your reading ability. One of your classmates, a star basketball player, says that she always sees you reading, and that she wishes she could be as good a reader as you. Then she says, "I have to go to basketball practice." Just then you realize you can use her basketball skills to help her understand how to become a better reader. Which of the following should you say? A) If you stop playing basketball, you will become a better reader. B) If you practice reading as much as basketball, then you will become a better reader. C) Since you're already good at basketball, you should practice reading instead of basketball. D) I'm good at reading, and you're good at basketball, so we all have our strengths.
B
You volunteered to help young children learn to read. During one of your volunteer classes, another student drew this Thinking Map® to answer a question from one of the children. What do you think the question was? A) Is apple juice made the same way as orange juice? B) How do they make orange juice? C) How long does it take to make orange juice? D) Why do you like orange juice?
B
According to Gardner, what is interpersonal intelligence? A) The gift of verbal or linguistic skills such as listening, speaking, and writing. B) The gift of inner thought, self-awareness, and self-reflection. C) The gift of working with people and understanding the complexities of human relationships. D) The gift of environment awareness of the natural world.
C
According to Gardner, what is visual/spatial intelligence? A) The gift of being able to read maps. B) The gift of understanding what one sees and putting those sights into words. C) The gift of visually representing and appreciating concepts, ideas, and information, such as through drawing, building, and designing. D) None of the above.
C
Getting very nervous and anxious before a test usually ________. A) has no impact on your test results B) makes you do better on a test because it forces you to study harder C) drains energy from your body and mind, making it harder to do well on a test
C
In an Army ROTC competition, the scores are so close that one point could mean winning or losing. On the final event, a written test, you got the lowest possible grade without failing. When your instructor was reviewing the test answers, you noticed that he marked one answer correct that should have been wrong. You have an ethical dilemma, and telling him he made a mistake will cause you to fail and could cause your squad to lose. Think about the Army Values and your personal values. What should you do? What do you stand to gain? A) Remain loyal to your squad and don't say anything; your squad could win the competition. B) Remain loyal to your squad by informing the teacher of his mistake after the competition is over; more loyalty from your squad mates. C) Maintain your integrity and inform the teacher of his mistake, even if it means your squad loses; gain the respect of your competitors, instructor, and eventually, your squad. D) Maintain your integrity and inform the teacher of his mistake; expect to be awarded extra points for your strong values.
C
Jason was called a "go-getter" by his friends and family. He was always taking risks and challenging himself, and sometimes it seemed like he would go too far and possibly get hurt. However, before he did something, he always researched it, analyzed the risks, and then decided whether the risk was worth taking or not. How would you list Jason's two most dominant behavior preferences? A) Adventurer and Relater B) Adventurer and Builder C) Planner and Adventurer D) Planner and Builder
C
Name Gardner's eight intelligences. A) Body, eyes, brain, speech, environment, music, self-aware, and other aware B)Moving, seeing, thinking, speaking, appreciating, singing, reflecting, and communicating C)Bodily/Kinesthetic, Visual/Spatial, Logical/Mathematical, Verbal/Linguistic, Naturalist, Musical/Rhythmical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal D) Physical, visual, intellectual, verbal, natural, musical, personal, and public
C
Name the four dominant categories of behavior in Winning Colors®. A) Activists, Pacifists, Planners, Builders B) Relaters, Adventurers, Soloists, Performers ) Planners, Builders, Relates, Adventurers D) Detailers, Globalists, Builders, Relaters
C
Name the four reading comprehension strategles. A) Surveying, Scanning, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing. B) Questioning, Arguing, Quoting, and Retelling C) Directed Reading- Thinking Activity, GIST, Think-Alouds, and Question-Answer Relationships. D) None of the above
C
Suppose your strongest intelligence is visual/spatial. Which of the following will be your preference when trying to learn something new? A) Write notes or summaries of what you've read. B) Organize a study group. C) Create graphic organizers of ideas and facts. D) Explain what you've learned in conversations with one other person.
C
The "question" part of the PQRST method means you should think: A) This lesson is about... B) This paragraph says... C) I'll need to learn... D)Get the idea of...
C
The 2-3-3-2 and 2-5-1 note-taking techniques are best used when ________. A) the textbook and class lecture are not closely related B) the class does not use a textbook C) the class lecture and textbook are closelv related
C
The Golden Rule is an example of one of the rules of ethics. Which one? A) Do good, avoid evil B) Be fair and unbiased C) Respect the dignity for all people D) Be responsible for your thoughts and conduct
C
Those who approach learning as "thinking" are called __________ learners. A) passive B)secondary C)active D) kinesthetic
C
What does the Self-Esteem scale measure on the Personal Skills Map? A) How vain you are. B) It measures how well you can take constructive criticism from others. C) It measures your self-perceived level of personal worth. D) It measures your ability to "read" others, or your emotional intelligence.
C
What is a practical step to get rid of bad habits and to form good ones? A) Always start forming new habits on a Monday. B) Don't try too hard to take every chance you get to act on the change. C) Never stop a new habit before it is firmly fixed in your life. D) Begin the change in behavior a little at a time.
C
What is introspection? A) Giving feedback to others to help them learn. B) Communicating your learning preferences to others. C) Self-examination for the purpose of a deeper self-understanding. D) Examining the actions of others to gain self insight.
C
What is the best preparation for taking tests? A) Cramming for hours the night before the test B) Memorizing every page of your text C) Keeping up with assignments, doing homework, taking notes in class, and reviewing D) All of the above
C
What is the difference between physical and moral courage? A) Physical courage earns you the President's Physical Fitness Award. B) Moral courage is easier than physical courage because it doesn't involve bodily injury. C) Physical courage is overcoming fears of bodily harm and doing your duty. Moral courage is overcoming fears other than bodily harm while doing what needs to be done. D) None of the above
C
What three types of questions can you ask to help you comprehend written materials? A) Open ended, closed ended, or multiple choice. B) Short answer, long answer, or true and false. C) Empirical or fact-based questions, values or opinion questions, and analytical or definition questions. D) All of the above
C
You are doing a research report in your biology class, and your teacher sees this Double Bubble Map n your notebook. She has never seen one before, so she asks you what it means So that she understands what Double Bubble Maps are supposed to do, you say: A) "It visually shows the differences between mosquitoes and honey bees." B) "It visually shows the similarities between mosquitoes and honey bees." C) "It compares and contrasts the qualities of mosquitoes and honey bees in a visual manner." D) "It describes the part-whole relationships of mosquitoes and honey bees as part of the insect family in a visual manner."
C
You are on the planning committee for the spring prom. You are in charge of planning, setting up entertainment, and decorations. You also have to choose three other students to assist you. If the following choices (AD) were the intelligences possessed by other students, which one would you prefer NOT to have as an assistant? A) Interpersonal; Musical/Rhvthmical B) Interpersonal; Bodily/Kinesthetic C) Logical/Mathematical; Intrapersonal D) Visual/Spatial; Interpersonal
C
You arrived late to class. After admitting that it was your fault, you joined a small group that was creating this Thinking Map®. Since you don't want to cause any more interruptions, you evaluate the Thinking Map® and help the group as they _____. A) how the part-whole relationships of computers and their parts B) estimate the cost of computers and accessories C)brainstorm information to help define "computer" D) analyze the procedure for setting up a computer system
C
You found this list in your library. What was someone trying to do with it? 1. I studied regularly. 2. My teacher worked hard so I would pass, not fail. 3. If I don't know something, I will go to the next question. 4. I will look for prompts for the questions I missed. 5. I won't know everything, but I'm being tested on what I know. 6. Freaking out won't make anything easier. A) Prepare for a study session B) Develop a study strategy C) Prepare mentally for a test D) Manage time effectively
C
You told a classmate that she should try to be a little more objective in her views. She disagreed with you, so you challenged her by saying, "I bet you can't write four objective statements." She said, "If I can't do that, then I'll admit I'm too subjective." Of the following statements, which one will cause her to admit that she's too subjective? A) SUV's get poor mileage. B) Army JROTC teaches citizenship. D) Exercises like this one won't help me. D) Cell phones are useful in emergency situations.
C
A "What" question usually has an answer that is ______. A) critical B) subjective C) passive D) objective
D
A learned ability to identify, experience, understand, and express human emotions in healthy and productive ways is called ____. A) book smarts B) people smarts C) intelligence quotient D) emotional intelligence
D
According to Gardner, what is intrapersonal intelligence? A) The gift of environmental awareness. B) The gift of verbal or linguistic skills such as listening, reading, speaking, and writing. C)The gift of working with people and understanding the complexity of human relationships. D) The gift of inner thought, self-awareness, and self reflection as demonstrated in goal-setting, self assessing, and self regulating.
D
According to Gardner, what is logical/mathematical intelligence? A) The gift of visually representing concepts through drawing and building. B) The gift of physical prowess, fitness, or action. C) The gift of thinking in music terms and symbols and of performing. D) The gift of reasoning and thinking in symbols and abstractions, as demonstrated in calculating, computing, problem solving, and graphing.
D
According to Gardner, what is the musical or rhythmical intelligence? A) The gift of visually representing concepts through drawing, building, etc. B) The gift of reasoning and thinking in symbols such as graphing. C) The gift of verbal skills such as listening, reading, and writing. D) The gift of melody, music, rhyme, rhythm, and sound, as demonstrated in playing an instrument, singing, timing, and patterns.
D
Cadet Barnes listens to music while he studies history. This may not affect his ability to study because ______. A) he really likes history and is very motivated to learn it B) he has a solid schema of the era he is studying C) the music he plays is more than 30 seconds long D) his brain "tunes out" the music while he's studying
D
Cadet McKinney won't do his homework unless his parents nag him. When he does, he needs to have step-by-step instructions. According to the Dunn and Dunn model, the Cadet is showing his learning preferences in which area? A) Sociological B) Psychological C) Environmental D) Emotional
D
Cadets Hill and Franklin argued with each other every time they planned a task together. To try and *stop this from occurring, their JROTC instructor designed a task just for them. The next time they were assigned to work together, she gave each of them a list of Winning Colors® power words and told them that when they spoke to each other, they had to use at least one power word in each sentence. To their surprise, they stopped arguing. What answer best describes why this happened? A) The instructor forced them to use their own power words and natural behaviors when talking to the other. B) The instructor forced them to use their own power words to get both of them out of their comfort zones. C) The instructor gave them power words that helped strengthen their arguments, so when they both realized that neither of them would win, they stopped arguing. D) The instructor forced them to use power words that matched the other's preferences, and didn't produce tension between them.
D
Explain the Direct Reading-Thinking Activity (DR-TA) strategy for reading comprehension. A) Survey, question, read, recite, and revise. B) You follow the directions of a teacher or instructor on a homework assignment. C) It is used to avoid having to read an entire text. D) It is used to predict the author's purpose in writing. You form predictions of the content of materials based on the information you acquire.
D
Give an example of a binary choice question format. A) Short answer essay B) Argument C) Compare and contrast D) True/False; Yes/No; Agree/Disagree
D
Goal setting, time management, and progress assessment techniques are techniques used by _____ learners to gauge their own progress. A) auditory B) kinesthetic/tactile C) passive D) active
D
If you exhibit Winning Colors® builder behaviors, which of the following are some of your power words? A) Responsible, duty, tradition, money B) Leading people, power, results C) Be prepared, give directions, do it my way, I like to get things done now D) All of the above
D
One of your friends applies the Army Values only when they benefit him. Even though your instructor Tegularly reinforces application of the Army Values, your friend continues to apply them only for his own needs. You also tried to talk to him, but his answer is always "I'll deal with it when I have to." You know that today he is going to have a serious ethical dilemma and will learn a hard lesson. As a loyal friend, what can you do to best help him learn the meaning and purpose of values? A) Since your instructor keeps reinforcing them and you already talked to him, you have to let him learn about the purpose and meaning of values when he is faced with the dilemma. B) Tell him about the dilemma he's about to have so that he can be ready for it, even if it means he can apply the Army Values to help him avoid it. C) Even if he'll be mad at vou for not telling him, let him learn the right (and hard things about values. D) Before his dilemma occurs, talk to him about the meaning and purpose of values so that it is fresh in his mind, even if he later realizes that you knew about it ahead of time.
D
Reciting your notes to yourself is important because it ________. A) helps you make sure your sentences make sense B) ensures that your notes are legible C) proves that you are paying attention in class helps D) transfer the information in your notes into your memory
D
Select the mental activities that are examples of creative thinking. A) Daydreaming, counting, listening, listing B) Analyzing, contrasting, prioritizing C) Previewing, summarizing, reading D) Brainstorming, generalizing, inventing, predicting, visualizing
D
The assessment tool, Winning Colors®, groups human behavior into categories. Name the four behavior clusters. A) Carpenter, Scheduler, Activity Director, and Listener B) Communicator, Leader, Anticipator, and Inventor C) Tester, Risker, Challenger, and Performer D) Builder, Planner, Adventurer, and Relater
D
The term _____ means to think about thinking. A) meditation B) perceptual modality C) stew D) metacognition
D
What three things must you do to demonstrate the Army Value of duty? A) Show up early to events, stay busy during activities, and leave only after the boss is gone. B) Respect the constitution, report law breakers, and be faithful to your team. C) See dignity in all people, listen well, and perform at your potential. D) Carry out the requirements of your job, meet professional standards, and fulfill your legal, moral, and civic obligations.
D
Which of the following are steps in the self-discovery process? A) Introspection, observation B) Giving and receiving feedback C)Using assessment tools D)All of the choices
D
You are part of a group of new drill instructors. Before your first session instructing drill, your company commander shows you this Thinking Map®, and says the following. "This Flow Map indicates how important your jobs are as drill instructors. From the days of the Revolutionary War to the present, drill instructors have taught and guided groups of individuals into becoming proud and disciplined members of cohesive teams. As dedicated drill instructors, you are charged with teaching your Cadets to the best of your ability. You must also realize that the Cadets that you teach today will become the drill instructors of tomorrow, and that you are all part of a tradition that started with Baron von Steuben and the Continental Army." What part of the above paragraph should you change to make it correct? A) Do not change anything. It is already correct. B) Change "Baron von Steuben" to "George Washington" C) Change "Flow Map" to "Multi-Flow Map" D) Change "Flow Map" to "Bridge Map"
D
critical thinking is one of Cadet George's strengths. He is very good at defining problems by asking questions, judging facts and evidence, and prioritizing factors. Creative thinking is one of Cadet George's weaknesses. He has a lot of trouble "thinking outside the box" to come up with creative ways to solve problems. If he asked you to help him develop his creative thinking skills, which one of the following exercises would you have him do? A) Analyze the eating habits of ten different types of butterflies. B) Classify ten different types of butterflies by type. C) Compare and contrast ten different kinds of butterflies. D) Invent a mechanism to catch ten specific types of butterflies.
D
personal _____ comes in two forms: physical and moral. A) duty B) integrity C) loyalty D) courage
D
what are the three things you must do to exhibit the value of duty? A) Show up early to events, stay busy during activities, leave only after the boss is gone B) Respect the constitution, report law breakers, be faithful to your team C) See dignity in all people, listen well, perform at your potential D) Carry out the requirements of your job, meet professional standards, and fulfill your legal, civic, and moral obligations
D
True or False : Attention and motivation have little influence in the learning process.
False
True or False: Active learners wait for learning to happen.
False
True or False: All norms are good and have positive results.
False
True or False: If your values are true and good, they will not change over time.
False
True or False: On fill-in-the-blank questions, you should only leave an answer blank if you don't know the answer
False
True or False: Passive learners take charge of the learning pioceses.
False
True or False: To get the best results on tests, do not skip around. Do the test questions in the order in which they are presented
False
True or False: When taking notes, expert students record every word the speaker says.
False
True or False: According to Winning Colors®, you can communicate with others more effectively if you use power words that appeal to others' preferences.
True
True or False: Active learners are both creative and critical thinkers.
True
True or False: Active learners do not wait for learning to happen; they make learning happen.
True
True or False: Active learners use goal setting, time management, and progress assessment techniques to gauge their own progress.
True
True or False: Cultural norms can be stronger than universal norms.
True
True or False: Effective time managers use dead time to study.
True
True or False: Gardner revolutionized thinking of intelligence by asking not "How smart are you?" but "How you are smart?"
True
True or False: In binary choice test questions, qualifiers such as "never" and "always" usually indicate a false answer.
True
True or False: It is important to be balanced in the four behavior clusters of Winning Colors®
True
True or False: Leaders have the responsibility to do the morally right thing.
True
True or False: Leaders sometimes have to make a decision between two morally right values.
True
True or False: New information begins to fade after 30 minutes if not rehearsed.
True
True or False: One effective technique to use during testing is to pick the parts of the test you know and do them first.
True
True or False: One technique for comprehending difficult reading material is to explain what you have read to another person.
True
True or False: Positive statements can help you perform better and with more confidence on tests.
True
True or False: To get the most out of your study time, you should take short breaks from long study sessions.
True
True or False: When taking multiple choice tests, the answer choice "all of the above" is typically correct.
True
True or False: When you take a test you should skip difficult questions and come back to them later.
True