UNIV 101
Philosophy, religion, music and art are examples of ___________.
humanities
The frontmatter of a book is ______________.
information that can add to your understanding of the book
Believing widely accepted truths is an example of which of the following logical fallacies?
jumping on the bandwagon
Strategies to deal with a disorganized lecture include all of the following except?
keep interrupting the instructor with questions
You will be more likely to remember material if you__________.
link it to something you already learned
Condensing main ideas into a written summary engages:
long-term memory
Developing a visual guide for how different chapter ideas fit together is known as
mapping
Which of the following does NOT describe long-term memory?
mind mapping
Listening in class is like listening to a __________________________.
none of the above
We are more likely to remember the material if we hear______________.
ourselves say it
The note-taking format that is effective with terms and definitions, facts, or sequences is the
outline format
Which of the following is considered a formal note-taking format with key ideas represented by Roman numerals?
outline format
Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture?
paragraph format
When studying, what is the most basic and most important suggestion the textbook makes?
pay attention to what you are reading or hearing
One-stop shops that offer a full-range of cyber services are also referred to as ___________________.
portals
The ____________ will explain a textbook's organization and give insight into the authors prespective.
preface
The first step to reading a chapter in a text using active reading is __________________.
previewing
The four steps in active reading, in order, are__________________.
previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing
When taking notes for a science course, it is best to ______________.
quote the instructor's word as precisely as possible
Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for how to read a textbook with concentration?
read entire chapters in a single study session without breaks
Procedural memory is __________.
remembering how to do something
Developing critical listening skills entails_____________________.
repeating things mentally
A key to remembering lecture information from a previous class session is to
review your notes from the previous class just before the next class session
______________ is the step in active-reading in which notes, study questions, annotations, and flash cards are most useful.
reviewing
When you are having trouble remembering what you have learned, you should visit the Internet to ______________.
search a key word and find interesting details that will engage you in learning
Your ______________ memory is used to recall word meanings or important dates such as your mother's birthday.
semantic
One of the best methods for listening and learning in class is to ____________________.
sit up-front for lectures
Arguably, what is the most important skill you will acquire in college?
the ability and confidence to think for yourself
To annotate means to indicate___________________.
critical or explanatory notes on a page
Selecting, condensing, and ordering is a method for __________________.
developing a written summary
Having more than one person involved in the learning process ___________.
generates more ideas
The purpose of previewing is to __________________.
get the big picture
Most forgetting takes place within ____ hour(s) of seeing or hearing something?
48
What is an abstract?
A paragraph-length summary of a longer research article
Math texts typically present material through __________.
All of the above
To really learn, you must______.
All of the above
Truly comprehending what you learn allows you to do what?
All of the above
The bottom level of Blooms taxonomy is Knowledge and includes which of the following skills?
Arranging, defining, and memorizing
Which of the following is NOT an important before-class responsibility.
Arrive early and sit in the back of the room
Which of the following is a way to practice critical thinking?
Challenge your own and others' assumptions that are not supported by evidence.
Which of the following is NOT a good suggestion to improve reading ability?
Develop a standard reading style and allotted time for each of your assigned reading.
Which of the following is NOT a question s good critical thinker would ask?
Did speaker X move me to feel strongly about the issue?
The highest level of Blooms taxonomy is?
Evaluation
Which of the following is most important when it comes to effective not taking?
Identifying the main points
____________ are original research or documents referenced in almost all textbooks.
Primary Sources
When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, which of the following should you not do?
Put what the instructor says in your own words
Why is it important to read supplementary material such as journal articles and essays referenced in the text?
Reading supplementary material will provide you with a depth of detail the textbook cannot.
Which of the following is NOT a basic vocabulary-building strategy?
Skip over unfamiliar words so that you don't lose momentum.
In the scenario presented in the chapter about soft-drink machines in schools, what was the outcome?
The side advocating to keep the soft-drink machines in place won by a easy victory
Critical thinkers have no problem _________________.
all of the above
During lecture, you should focus on_______________________.
all of the above
In order to develop critical-thinking skills, what must you be able to do?
all of the above
To embed ideas and material in your mind when studying a subject, the textbook suggest______.
all of the above
Which of the following is a limitation of using mnemonics as a memory tool?
all of the above
When a course you are taking in college seems irrelevant to you, one of the methods specifically suggested in the text to help make the course interesting is to _____________.
apply the theories or basic principles of the subject to what is happening in your daily life
Learning piano sharps with the phrase 'Francis can go down and eat bread' is a mnemonic technique called a(n)
arostic
When determining whether you can trust people making a particular claim, what should you do?
ask yourself if they have provided enough information to support their claim
Which of the following statements about the use of logic is false?
attack the personality rather than the argument
Which is not a mnemonic to aid memory?
aurals
Research indicates that we learn material best when we ______________.
chunk information into groups of five, seven, or nine
Dividing terms on a list into groups of five, seven, or nine is known as
chunking
A good study strategy includes___________________.
collaborating with others
In college, the word argument refers to a/an ___________________.
collection of reasons and information that form logical support for some claim
One method for organizing notes is called the ________________.
cornell format
Which of the following results from an ability to do "critical thinking"?
better decision making
To increase understanding and remembering, you should do which of the following?
both a and b
Original thoughts result from______________________.
brainstorming and group discussion
The best way to prepare for essay and short answer questions is to ___________.
develop writing summaries
One tool for enhancing your memory that can be used to study anywhere, such as when waiting for a friend or on the bus, is _______.
flash cards
Marking a text helps you_______________.
focus and concentrate as you read
The mark of reasonable, educated people is ______________.
their willingness to change their mind
Whether in person or through electronic communication, teamwork improves your ability to do what?
think critically
What does the term critical thinking refer to?
thoughtful consideration of ideas and arguments
The first thing you should read when previewing a reading assignment is the chapter ____________.
title
In essence, critical thinking is a search for ___________________.
truth
According to the chapter, working collaboratively with other is another method of______________.
understanding and remembering information
The storage capacity of your memory is _______________.
unlimited
While previewing a chapter, students can use a/an ___________ map to create a visual guide how different chapters ideas fit together.
wheel or branching
College is about deep learning: understanding the ___ behind the details
why and how
When using technology to take notes, remember that
word is great for taking notes in most classes