College study skills Final
The name of the Power Process described in the Introduction is A. "Making Transitions." B. "Discover What you want." C. "Tell the Truth." D. "Affirm Your Intention."
"Discover What you want."
The final phase of Muscle Reading can be assisted by
???
The First Step technique involves A. telling the truth. B. challenging yourself. C. willingness to change. D. all of the above
All of the above
Exhibiting good text message etiquette means you should A. keep the message short. B. double check the phone number before pushing send C. set your device to vibrate mode before entering a public or work place D. make sure you will not be interfering with (or waking) the recipient because of the time E. All of these
All of these
Multiple intelligences can help you achieve success in which of the following area(s)? A. Academics B. Careers C. Relationships D. All of these
All of these
Netiquette includes which of the following points? A. use good grammar B. Do not send texts when you are angry C. avoid typing in all uppercase letters D. all of these
All of these
Our emotions consist of A. physical sensations. B. thoughts C. actions D. all of these
All of these
The best way to gather information about a future school is to A. read research publications (school catalogs, brochures, Websites) B. contact people (academic advisers, students, staff members). C. visit the potential schools. D. all of these
All of these
Understanding learning styles can A. enable you to become a flexible learner B. enable you to excel in many types of courses C. learn from instructors with many different styles of teaching D. all of these
All of these
Which of the following can affect your written messages? A. word choice B. Sentence construction C. punctuation D. all of these
All of these
Which of the following is a suggestion to use when revising your draft? A. reading out loud B. Having someone else look over it. C. Taking your time and proofing your work thoroughly D. All of these
All of these
Which of the following is an accurate statement about mnemonic devices? A. they don't always help you understand the material to be memorized. B. the devices are sometimes complicated to learn C. they can be forgotten D. they can increase your ability to recall frequently difficult lists E. all of these
All of these
Which of the following might be good indicator that the Internet source's information is reliable and subject to verification? A. It cites credible examples B. There are quotations from recognized authorities C. There are documented statistics D. It contains summaries of scientific studies with journal citations E. All of these
All of these
Which of the following would be considered part of critical thinking? A. sorting out conflicting B. Weighing the evidence for a claim. C. Letting go of personal biases about an idea D. Arriving at reasonable conclusions E. all of these
All of these
Service-learning A. may involve working on projects in the community B. involves creating a win-win situation for the community and the student C. involves critical thinking as much as service to the community D. all of these are applicable answers
All of these are applicable answers
What makes uncovering assumptions so difficult? A. assumption are usually unstated B. Many assumptions, some contradictory, can be held at the same time. C. Many assumptions do not appear to contradict each other. D. All of these.
Assumptions are usually unstated.
Conducting a brainstorming session work best when you A. don't accept ideas that initially seem silly B. work by yourself whenever possible C. write all ideas down after the session is completed D. avoid making judgments and evaluations during the session
Avoid make judgments and evaluations during the session
Techniques for avoiding plagiarism include all of the following except A. identifying direct quotes with quotes with quotation marks B. avoiding identifying details if your source is a Web page. C. submitting only your work D. citing sources for content created by someone other than you
Avoiding identifying details if your source is a Web page.
A technique for staying focused as you read includes A. avoiding marathon study sessions by taking short breaks. B. refraining from writing in your book. C. blocking out mental pictures that occur while reading. D. letting your mind wander.
Avoiding marathon study sessions by taking short breaks
An effective way to improve your ability to communicate is to A. realize that most communication is verbal. B. talk when you are decoding a message. C. be aware of when you are the receiver and when you are the sender D. send and receive at the same time
Be aware of when you are the receiver and when you are the sender
In becoming a critical thinker it is essential to A. stick to your assumptions B. not admit uncertainty C. give more support to ideas endorsed by a leading authority D. be aware of your hot spots (buttons)
Be aware of your hot spots (Buttons)
Information literacy can include: A. generating an appropriate topic B. developing main and supporting questions C. utilizing Wikipedia as your primary source D. both a and b
Both a and b
Bloom's level of thinking include A. remembering B. contemplating C. applying D both a and c
Both a and c
The phases of effective writing include A. scheduling and listing writing tasks B. taking a break to rejuvenate C. easing into writing D. both a and c
Both a and c
You can uncover hidden jobs by A. thinking like an employer B. avoiding your current network to move in a new direction C. discovering your existing network D. both a and c
Both a and c
Once you have discovered your strongest multiple intelligences, you A. should ignore the weaker intelligences B. can compare and contrast them with the VAK C. can use them to increase your options for success D. should keep them hidden
Can use them to increase your options for success
The loci and peg systems are alike because they both A. are fairly new systems. B. utilize rhyme and song. C. demonstrate a failure to actually help store information. D. create a visual association
Create a visual association
A study checklist works in helping you review material by A. using complete descriptions and formulas B. reviewing all math problems in detail C. acting as a review sheet. D. creating a do-to list for each item to study
Creating a to-do list for each item to study
A useful memory technique is A. studying a subject for as long as you can before taking a break. B. creating association and pictures C. knowing the material just well enough to pass the forthcoming test. D. realizing that repetition makes learning boring.
Creating associations and pictures
A powerful starting point for critical thinking is A. creative thinking B. doing something the same way every time. C. fighting off tension and discomfort D. not saying " I don't know"
Creative thinking
Which of the following does not describe the First Step technique? A. Telling the truth about who you are and what you want. B. Recognizing what is working and what isn't working in your life. C. Acknowledging your positive qualities. D. Criticizing the way things have been
Criticizing the way things have been
Skilled students are thorough thinkers and A. make assertions based on emotion. B. ask few questions. C. do not change their point of view. D. Distinguish between fact and opinion
Distinguish between fact and opinion
Which is true of Gardner's ideas concerning multiple intelligences? A. as individuals we can develop skills in only one of the intelligences B. each of us has all of the intelligences to some degree C. the nine intelligences are helpful only in a school environment D. of the nine intelligences, only four are used in a school setting
Each of us has all of the intelligences to some degree
Although most reading techniques work only for printed techniques, Muscle Reading has no use in reading Web pages or ebooks. True or False
False
Because web content usually is free, information from a web source need not be documented as thoroughly as that from print sources and the same concern for plagiarism need not be demonstrated. True or False
False
Being uncomfortable with (or in) a situation is not a normal part of the learning process. True or false
False
Brain research suggest that thoughts can wear paths in memory. These paths are called hopscotch trails. True or False
False
Defining your goals is a powerful way to guarantee that you will have results. True or false
False
Do not waste time on pre-writing in an essay question, as it only slows you down. True or false
False
Given that you are not required to be in college, you can forgo civil behavior because it is your environment by choice and nothing is to be gained by giving others a chance to shine. True or False
False
If one event follows another it is because the two events have a cause-effect relationship. True or False
False
If something is in print or online it has been thoroughly researched and vetted. True or False
False
In class, you should accept your wandering mind but fight daydreaming. true or false
False
Let's get it straight! There is only one way to highlight a text assignment. True or False
False
Let's get it straight. The various online and technological applications are solely time hogs that will steal valuable study time and organizational effort. True or False
False
Mind mapping organizes information (lecture) in a sequential, linear way. True or False
False
Over learning material for short answer or completion test is a waste of time and energy. True or False
False
People who favor processing information by reflective observation prefer to jump in and start doing things immediately True or False
False
Rewards for carrying out intentions should be immediate, as withholding rewards for later is counterproductive True or False
False
Since Power Points are usually created by the lecturer, they provide no benefit towards your own study notes. True or False
False
Since only young children can experience laughter and learning together, adults must mentally prepare for drudgery in higher education in order to succeed. True or False
False
Some ideas, like family and equality, mean the same thing to everyone. True or False
False
The journey of the Master Student ends after graduation. True or false
False
The learning styles inventory is a test, best taken slowly and carefully True or False
False
The process of changing habits is effective only if you concentrate on making major changes in behavior. True or False
False
The serious student will always wait until she has at least two hours available before doing the reading assignment or reviewing notes. True or False
False
To become more skilled at examining points of view, you should acknowledge but reject your own "hot spots." True or False
False
Using a dictionary while reading will only slow you down and interrupt your learning. True or False
False
Using a simple memory strategy to remember your lesson not only saves time but allows your brain to save energy and remember better. True or False
False
When planning your calendar for a class, you should schedule five hours of study time for each hour that you spend in class True or False
False
When you find your memory techniques fail you, this can predict your future inability to succeed. You should abort your efforts in these cases. True or False
False
To get the most from interviews A. include a piece of persuasive writing with your resume. B. contact the Better Business Bureau. C. Get a feel for the organization by researching it D. highlight your interpersonal skills on your resume
Get a feel for the organization by researching it
Who is the authority of what study strategy works best for a student? A. the Teacher/Professor B.the Academic Adviser C. Parents D. Himself/ Herself
Himself/ Herself
A textbook reconnaissance can show you all of the following except A. where your course is going. B. the big picture of the course. C. what ideas you can use. D. how to earn an A for the course.
How to earn an A for the course
Which of the following would be considered work-content skills? A. how to wire a computer B. How to write a paragraph C. How to take meeting notes D. How to think critically
How to wire a computer
Which of the following is an effectively written affirmation? A. I have abundant energy and vitality throughout the day B. You are energetic. C. I will have energy every morning of every day. D. I am not lazy.
I have abundant energy and vitality throughout the day
Predicting test questions includes all of the following except A. putting yourself in the instructor's shoes B. applying your predictions to self created questions C. looking for possible test questions in your notes and readings D. Ignoring the obvious clues presented during class
Ignoring the obvious clues presented during class
Techniques for overcoming math anxiety include all of the following except A. connecting the importance of math in your life. B. Ignoring your mental pictures about math C. changing your self-talk about math. D. practicing stress management techniques.
Ignoring your mental pictures about math
When answering an essay question it is important to A. use filler sentences to make your answer longer. B. Write on both sides of the paper so the instructor will have less paper to carry C. include part of the question in your answer D. leave the best points for last
Include part of the question in your answer
Mind mapping helps you in the note taking process because it A. involves both left brain and right brain functions B. helps you concentrate on the words. C. helps you see if you are really a left brain thinker D. shows you how much artistic intelligence you have
Involves both left brain and right brain functions
Predicting test questions can do more than get you a better grade. It can also A. keep you focused on the purpose of a course B. eliminate the need to study C. remind you to celebrate mistakes D. manage job stress and save lots of time
Keep you focused on the purpose of a course
Metacognition is A. planning about planning B. predicting about predicting C. learning about learning D. knowing without knowing
Learning about learning
When you want to remember to do something, A. link that activity to another event you know will take place B. ask somebody else to remind you. C.pinch yourself to recall what it was. D. punish yourself when you forget it the first time.
Link that activity to another event you know will take place
The suggestions given for cramming for an examination are to A. help you learn the material quicker B. save you time when studying C. make the best of a bad situation D. improve your ability to remember more information
Make the best of a bad situation
The four modes of learning are associated with four questions, including all of the following except. A. Mode 1: Why? B. Mode 2: What? C. Mode 3: How? D. Mode 4: When?
Mode 4: when?
When writing Intention Statements it is important to A. use the word "try" in your statements. B. challenge yourself with difficult goals. C. refrain from setting timelines. D. pick rewards that are an integral part of the goal
Pick rewards that are an integral part of the goal
The best approach to open-book tests is to A. rely only on the textbook. B. focus only on the notes taken in class, especially formulas. C. relax and get more sleep since all the material will be at hand. D. prepare thoroughly by flagging any key information and highlighting relevant section in your readings and your notes.
Prepare thoroughly by flagging any key information and highlighting relevant section in your readings and your notes
The purpose of the Discovery Wheel is Becoming a master student is to A. see if you like college life B. focus on your negative learning habits C. provide a picture of how you see yourself as a student D. test you on your ability to follow directions
Provide a picture of how you see yourself as a student
An example of setting a trap for your memory is A. looking at a room clock to check the time B. putting an unusual item in your pocket C. reaching for your house keys before leaving the house. D. removing your shoes at night when you come home.
Putting an unusual item in your pocket
Which of the following is an inaccurate statement regarding the memory techniques, "recite and repeat" A. When you repeat something out loud the result is synergistic. B. Recitation works best when you recite concepts in your own words. C. Repeat a concept out loud until you know it; then say it five more times. D. Reciting something silently in your head is as effective as saying it out loud
Reciting something silently in your head is as effective as saying it out loud
The best state of mind in which to recall information is to be A. tense B. overwhelmed C. relaxed D. sleepy
Relaxed
A strategy for saying no in a respectful way is to A. use apologies or qualifiers B. give into the request before it has actually been made C. remember that one no leads to another yes D. avoid planning and just come out with it, gasping for words
Remember that one no lead to another yes
A technique for reducing and managing fear of public speaking is to A. focus a lot on delivery, not content B. research the topic thoroughly C. ignore any of the physical sensations commonly associated with stage fright D. focus on yourself and not the message
Research the topic thoroughly
When taking a test the best way to begin is to A. read the directions quickly B. ignore any verbal directions C. ask yourself: "did I study enough for this test?" D. scan the whole test immediately
Scan the whole test immediately
What is the best way to listen to an instructor's lecture? A. Sitting in the back so you will not be called upon and thus interrupt your note taking. B. Hoping the instructor is a good performer and keeps you entertained. C. Listening to the lecture with a plan to read your notes at the end of the week. D. Sitting as close to the front as possible
Sitting as close to the front as possible
The Power Process: "Embrace the new" encourages you to A. start with the way you speak B. give up your current ideas as you evolve. C. resist the "new." D. all of the above.
Start with the way you speak
Perceiving and processing include A. taking in new experiences. B. perceiving by feeling (abstract conceptualization). C. processing experiences in the same way as everyone else. D. all of the above.
Taking in new experiences
Brainstorming a list of possible jobs might include A. basing your career choice on what pays the most B. thinking about the things you routinely do to succeed in school. C. knowing that you will probably discover your career some day. D. reading the want ads to see what careers are popular.
Thinking about the things you routinely do to succeed in school.
A good test taking strategy is to keep exams in perspective and not give them power they do not have. True or False
True
A way to read difficult material is to pretend you understand it and then explain it to someone else (or even to yourself). True or false
True
Adult learners and nontraditional students frequently share common ground with younger students. True or false
True
All social change results from thinking critically and striving to influence all areas in our society. True and False
True
Although a problematic relationship will involve someone else, there are strategies you can employ to help find a resolution. True or false
True
An ingredient to success is for students to connect their learning style to school, their major and future career(s). True or False
True
As strange as it may sound, the interviewee can use the interview to "hire" an employer. True or false
True
Attitudes are powerful because they create behavior. True or False
True
Avoid using the word "try" when writing Intention Statements. True or false
True
Because the effectiveness of a review begins to drop after an hour or so, a good strategy is to plan on giving yourself short rests. True or false
True
Before recording a lecture you should obtain the professor's permission. True or False
True
Before recording a lecture you should obtain the professor's permission. true or false
True
Bloom's Taxonomy is basically a list of different goals for learning True or False
True
Career planning requires what it says − planning. True or False
True
Certain learning styles may lend themselves to specific study strategies that a student can use to foster success in a course. True or False
True
College students can begin to employ networking strategies to promote their chance of finding desired employment from the beginning of their college experience. True or false
True
Difficulties are inherent in human communication. True or false
True
Emotional attachments, such as finding a topic very important to your success, will help enhance memory. True or False
True
Etiquette is as important online as it is in face to face communication. True or False
True
Even though web based information is accessible to everyone and digitally stored, it must be evaluated with the same critical thinking skills used for traditional written material. True or False
True
Even though web based information is accessible to everyone and digitally stored, it must be evaluated with the same critical thinking skills used for traditional written material. True and false
True
For some people compliments are more difficult to accept than criticisms. True or False
True
Giving a study group member a different responsibility in preparing question types for each meeting will give members a chance to explore new learning styles. True or False
True
In a True/False question, two negatives will cancel each other out. True or False
True
Making hand-drawn visuals and using computer software to recreate them with more complex graphics and animation is a way to improve abstract thinking. True or False
True
Memory formation is a process True or False
True
Memory formation is a process. True or false
True
On the job you can turn any text into a to-do list. True or False
True
People who favor perceiving by abstract conceptualization analyze, intellectualize and create theories True or False
True
Reviewing new material soon after you have been exposed to it helps to move it from short-term to long-term memory? True or False
True
Special strategies can be employed to get the most note taking benefit from an online environment while still managing your time effectively. True or False
True
Taking periodic breaks while studying actually helps your brain to consolidate information and let it sink in. True or False
True
The Discovery Wheel is a picture of how you view your strengths and weaknesses as a student today True or False
True
The best time to review your notes is within 24 hours of writing them. True or False
True
The ending syllable "-oid" means to resemble. This is an example of a suffix. True or False
True
The four A's of taking meeting notes are Attendance, Agenda, Agreements, and Actions. True or False
True
The interview process involves actions not only before and during the interview, but afterwards as well. True or false
True
The master student is spontaneous and willing to take risk True or False
True
The mnemonic device called the peg system employs key words that are paired with numbers. True or False
True
The outlining feature of a word-processing program offers a way to combine several memory techniques True or False
True
The way or ways you put information into your memory can effect how well you remember the lesson. True or False
True
There are acceptable ways to effectively summarize another's words without being guilty of plagiarism. True or false
True
They key to cramming is repetition True or False
True
To multiply the benefits of working in study groups, consider adding people of diverse backgrounds. True or False
True
Using a time bar to organize information is to organize information chronologically True or False
True
When an essay question asks you to enumerate, you should list the main parts in a meaningful order. True or False
True
When you come across an unfamiliar word, divide the word into parts to examine each syllable and thus uncover part of the word's meaning. True or False
True
When you learn something new your brain changes physically True or False
True
Whether it is writing a term paper or participating in an online course, the Power Process: "I create it all" is all about taking responsibility. True or False
True
You can sometimes rearrange a whole pattern of behaviors by changing one small habit. True or False
True
Your communication skills are as important as your technical skills. True or false
True
The VAK system incorporates three styles or sensory modes of learning that include A. versatile, automatic, knowledgeable B. visual, auditory, kinesthetic C. visual, auxiliary, kinesthetic D. verbal, auditory, kinesthetic
Visual, auditory, kinesthetic
The memory jungle presented in this chapter demonstrates the use of A. over learning B. a cute story that distracts one from pressing concerns that can interfere with memory. C. visualization D. an acrostic
Visualization
When taking notes for an online course it is helpful to A. print everything and read it later. B. skip the notes because everything is on the computer and always available. C. concentrate only on the teacher's email messages. D. write discovery and intention statements to capture key insights
Write Discovery and intention statements to capture key insights
Each job interview will have A. completely different questions. B. an opportunity to make you look like a fool. C. a few basic questions that want to see how well you and the company will fit together D. a know it all executive judging you
a few basic questions that want to see how well you and the company will fit together
The global marketplace offers A. only full time employment B. jobs only for those who are bilingual C. a limitless supply of career options D. jobs only for those who can fly airplanes
a limitless supply of career options
In a research paper you do not need to use quotation marks around A. a paraphrase of a science article as long as you cite the source B. a cut and paste article from an entertainment Website. C. an entire email message from an instructor at your school. D. the opening lines of a poem read by an author while visiting your school.
a paraphrase of a science article as long as you cite the source
Common differences to expect between secondary and post-secondary education include all of the following except A. new academic standards. B. more student diversity C. a wider variety of teaching styles D. a smaller playing field
a smaller playing field
The Power Process: "Love your problems (and experience your barriers)" encourages you to A. accept the barrier and take effective action B. struggle against the barrier. C. pretend the barrier does not exist. D. deny any feeling you are having about the barrier
accept the barrier and take effective action
Critical thinking includes A. reading B. writing C. speaking D. all of the above
all of the above
For better search results online, you should: A. use specific key words B. search within a site C. add a "wild card character" such as the asterisk D. all of the above
all of the above
The path to graduation can be successful if you A. reexamine academic goals and study strategies B. connect with campus services C. remain motivated D. all of the above
all of the above
To promote lifelong learning, you can A. utilize online resources B. take courses C. read books D. All of the above
all of the above
Among the roadblocks to effective reading of school material is/are A. time scheduling. B. deciding what you have to read. C. avoiding interruptions. D. All of these.
all of these
To generate useful questions you can A. pretend to be someone else and ask what you think they might. B. just let your pen start writing C. begin with a general question and then brainstorm endings D. ask yourself what else you want to know E. all of these
all of these
What are the kinds of things you could name that would help you make your career plan real? A. jobs B. companies C. contacts D. all of these
all of these
Which of the following might be on a check list prepared well before an exam? A. Exam dates B. reading assignments C. Ideas and definitions D. various exam to related items E. All of these
all of these
Which of the following would be considered part of critical thinking? A. sorting out conflicting claims B. Weighing the evidence for a claim C. letting go of personal biases about an idea D. arriving at reasonable conclusions E. All of these
all of these
You can increase memory by organizing information. Organization can be A. alphabetically B. in categories C. spatially D. all of these
all of these
Transferable skills are general abilities that A. apply across many different content areas B. come close to the heart of what we do in our jobs. C. are gained only by taking advance degrees. D. are the categories we would find in a book of occupational titles.
apply across many different content areas
Techniques for remembering names when meeting a group of people include all of the following except A. associating each person with an unusual characteristic B. Concentrating on remembering just a few names C. arriving late to the event so that you have an excuse for not learning names D. limiting yourself to just first names
arriving late to the event so that you have an excuse for not learning names.
The Power Process: "Ideas are tools" suggest that you should A. believe in them so that they will all work for you. B. ask yourself: "What if the idea were true?" when presented with one C. test only those new ideas that sound right. D. throw away an idea if it doesn't first work for you.
ask yourself: "What if the idea were true?" when presented with one
You can develop all four modes of learning to A. ideally become equally strong in all 4 modes B. become more reflective C. learn to limit abstract thinking in certain courses. D. all of the above.
become more reflective
If you miss a class, you A. are out of luck B. can call a study partner C. can email the course instructor D. both b and c
both b and c
When outlines are not included, making your own outline works best with A. Complex material B. poetry. C. newspaper or online news articles. D. essays.
complex material
When using Cornell notes to study, you should: A. cover the right-hand side of your notes with a blank sheet of paper B. leave the summary section blank, mentally filling in the summary. C. condense your notes in the right-hand side. D. all of the above.
cover the right-hand side of your notes with a blank sheet of paper.
The four ways to solve problems are A. define the problem, generate possibilities, create a plan, and perform to plan B. define the problem, evaluate the problem, create possible solutions, practice critical thinking. C. practical critical thinking, plan your solutions, pave the way to success, perform successfully. D. define possible options, prepare for quality work, plan your work, work your plan.
define the problem, generate possibilities, create a plan, and perform to plan
The goal of classroom civility is to A. make everyone a passive, but receptive learner B. make classrooms as quiet as possible C. enrich the learning environment D. stifle individual freedom for the benefit of the many
enrich the learning environment
Counseling is for A. only those with some form of illness. B. those in deep emotional pain that is unrelenting. C. those with money to spare. D. everyone with a concern
everyone with a concern
To avoid misinformation on the Internet, it is best to A. use an all-or-nothing approach B. look for celebrity endorsement C. examine the person or organization responsible for the site. D. Stick with those that support your own assumptions
examine the person or organization responsible for the site.
Critical thinking strategies cannot be applied to ethical problems. True or false
false
The process of discovery, intention, and action can help you master any change and achieve any goal. True or false
false
When you schedule conference time with an instructor it then becomes the instructor's responsibility to ask all the questions and guide the appointment. true or false
false
While taking notes, you should mentally debate the speaker in order to engage with the speaker and the message. true or false
false
The Power Process: "I create it all" is about A. making others responsible for your welfare and success. B. blaming yourself. C. feeling powerful and knowing you can change your behavior and responses. D. a process that only works well when things are going your way and great.
feeling powerful and knowing you can change your behavior and responses.
Reasons for using your college success textbook actively include all of the following except you can A. learn about YOU. B. can choose from hundreds of success strategies. C. find excuses for not changing destructive habits. D. get the best suggestions submitted by thousands of students.
find excuses for not changing destructive habits
When reading with children around, practice all of the following techniques except A. finding a way to ignore your children B. using pockets of time to study. C. planning study breaks that include the children. D. making the time fun or like a game.
finding a way to ignore your children
When reading difficult material, your understanding of it can be improved by A. reading the material while relaxed on your bed. B. waiting to ask questions until you have finished reading. C. marking the margin with the letter S and closing the book for some sleep D. finding and reading another book on the subject, even if that book is intended for younger readers.
finding and reading another book on the subject, even if that book is intended for younger readers.
A technique to use when changing a habit is to A. deny any changes that you are going to make. B.make sure that you understand all of the instructions before beginning to change. C. stop practicing the new behavior when it, or if it, starts to feel uncomfortable. D. get feedback and support from others
get feedback and support from others
If you choose to transform a person's complaints into requests, you can A. have a more logical reason to be defensive. B. deny responsibility if you are indifferent to the issue at hand. C. show the person how things have always been done. D. help the person translate his own complaint into an action plan
help the person translate his own complaint into an action plan
An academic advisor will most often A. sign you up for extracurricular activities B. help you select cources, choose a major, and plan your career C. make a list of habits you should change. D. sign your financial aid forms.
help you select courses, choose a major, and plan your career.
Master Students should learn to ask good questions because doing so A. leads to a simple, single solution to problems B. helps improves relationships with friends, coworkers, and teachers C. Proves that facts you know for certain are always correct. D. frustrates teachers
helps improves relationships with friends, coworkers, and teachers.
According to your textbook, the truth about test scores is that they are a measure of A. your ability to be well accomplished in a course B. how well you do on a particular test C. what you have learned in a course D. your intelligence
how well you do on a particular test
Which of the following is not a technique for developing motivation? A. Change your mind. B. Ignore your goals. C. Compare the payoffs to the costs. D. Ask for support.
ignore your goals
The Master Student uses creative thinking A. in the early stages of planning and problem solving B. before the aha! stage of planning and problem solving. C. after the aha! stage of planning and problems D. only when convergent thinking fails
in the early stages of planning and problem solving
The purpose of the textbook journal system is to A. increase your effectiveness by showing you how to focus your energy B. allow you to stop when you fail to complete an intended task. C.force you to try harder. D. keep the process from becoming automatic.
increase your effectiveness by showing you how to focus your energy
Cheating lowers your self-concept because A. it sends you the message that you are not smart enough to make it on your own B. you fear being caught and this fear increases your stress level. C. cheating on tests can make it easier to violate your integrity again. D. final exam week should be fun and free of worry.
it sends you the message that you are not smart enough to make it on your own
Suggestions for adult learners who want to ease their transition into higher education include all of the following except A. acknowledging concerns. B. finding common ground with instructors. C. jumping right into higher education D. finding common ground with traditional students
jumping right into higher education
The purpose of reviewing materials is to A. strengthen the amygdala. B. keep the neural pathways that constitute memory open C. reduce interference. D. pry out questions for later review
keep the neural pathways that constitute memory open.
Predicting test questions can do more than get you a better grade. It can also A. keep you focused on the purpose of a course B. eliminate the need to study C. remind you to celebrate mistakes D. manage job stress and save lots of time
keep you focused on the purpose of the course
You can continue the process of discovery and intention by A. staying away from organized support groups. B. Keeping a daily journal of your hopes, wishes, and goals C. not wasting time and taking anything unrelated to your major. D. ignoring your family and children while you pursue lofty goals.
keeping a daily journal of your hopes, wishes, and goals
As part of the preview process, you should A. skip any summary statement until just before the test time. B. look for familiar concepts, facts or ideas C. memorize what you preview. D. avoid asking yourself any questions.
look for familiar concepts, facts, or ideas.
When highlighting it is important to A. skip over boldface works because they are already emphasized. B. make decisions about what you want to remember from a text. C. make sure you highlight as much as possible so you don't leave anything unnoticed. D. follow the universal law of reading.
make a decisions about what you want to remember from a text.
When reading is tough,
make several passes through tough reading material.
Seeing is to visual learning as hearing is to auditory learning as ____ is to kinesthetic learning. A. humming B. speaking C. listening D. moving
moving
During a lecture, if you hear something you disagree with, you should A. think about the disagreement internally for the rest of the class so you don't forget it. B. plan a way to interrupt the instructor to ask a question about it. C. note your disagreement and continue to focus on the rest of the lecture. D. assume the instructor is wrong and therefore ignore the rest of the material.
note your disagreement and continue to focus on the rest of the lecture.
Effective note taking consists of three parts: A. questioning, highlighting, and reviewing B. abbreviating, drawing, and summarizing C. observing, recording, and reviewing D. abbreviating, recording, and participating
observing, recording, and reviewing
Note taking is useful only if you A. use a computer rather than the traditional notepad/paper to take notes. B. participate as an energetic observer in class C. take enough notes so that you do not have to review later. D. analyze the instructor's mannerisms while observing in class.
participate as an energetic observer in class.
An important test-taking technique is to A. pay attention to verbal directions given as a test is distributed B. answer the most difficult questions first. C. stay with a question until you can answer it. D. ignore any tension you are feeling.
pay attention to verbal directions given as a test is distributed
Aha! moments are A. limited to only a very few situations B. always indicative of a failure to solve the problem C. possible for almost every kind of task or learning situation D. those times when we are able to scratch an itch
possible for almost every kind of task or learning situation.
Previewing material can A. give you more material to memorize B. take up valuable reading time. C. provide a quick view of summary statements D. interfere with the starting the assignment
provide a quick view of summary statements.
A memory strategy that involves a special kind of flash card is called a(n) A. point Card or P-card B. question card or Q-card C. Detail Card, or D-Card. D. Answer Card, or A-Card.
question card, or Q-Card
A strategy for holding a mini-review of a paragraph is to A. recite, in your own words, what you have just read B. take some time and write yourself short notes on the reading. C. read only the first sentence of each paragraph. D. create an outline for the entire chapter.
recite, in your own words, what you have just read.
Techniques to use before you take a test include all of the following except A. conducting daily, weekly, and major reviews B. relying only on previous exams for review C. creating review tools like flash cards D. taking a practice test, whether from a reserve file in the library or online resources
relying only on previous exams for review
A self-regulated learner A. sets specific goals and monitors his or her progress toward those goals B.spends a fixed amount of time studying for each course. C. follows instructions provided by instructors. D. is optimistic about the future.
sets specific goals and monitors his or her progress toward those goals.
An effective method for keeping your notes well organized is to A. write on both sides of the paper. B. take notes using key transition words and phrases. C. make editorial comments so that you can remember your feelings on hearing the information. D. use shorthand notation.
take notes using key tradition words and phrases
An effective method for keeping your notes well organized is to A. write on both sides of the paper. B. take notes using key transitions words and phrases C. make editorial comments so that you can remember your feelings on hearing the information. D. use shorthand notation.
take notes using key transitions words and phrases
A method for enhancing your use of Discovery Statements is to A. block out your mental pictures B. tell the truth C. stop writing when you become uncomfortable with the statement. D. label your behaviors as "bad" or "stupid."
tell the truth
The term serendipity comes from the story "The Three Princes of Serendipity" and refers to A. how you can practice self-control B. the ability to see something valuable that you were not looking for originally. C. he ability to predict success before it happens. D. discoveries in the medical field.
the ability to see something valuable that you were not looking for originally.
An example of information that is most frequently stored in short-term memory is A. your parent's birthday. B. the lyrics to a favorite song that was played frequently while you were in high school and that you downloaded on your personal music device. C. the bakery's phone number you looked up to order a cake on a whim D. your best friend's address
the bakery's phone number you looked up to order a cake on a whim.
The truth about memory is that A. the more often you recall information, the easier it is to find it B. short-term memory never leaves you. C.most people can still recall all the information they learned 24 hours earlier. D. you have no control over the memory process.
the more often you recall information, the easier it is to find it
Employing your word means A. others know you by your commitments B. we should avoid speaking out of obligation C. we should examine new options D. the power of your word comes in promising
the power of your word comes in promising
An example of an acrostic is A. the sentence "Every good boy does fine" for the musical keys on a piano. B. the word SCUBA for "self contained underwater breathing apparatus." C. a rhyme. D. the fictitious name "Roy G. Biv" for the colors of the visible spectrum.
the sentence "Every good boy does fine" for the musical keys on a piano.
An example of an acronym is A. the sentence "Every good boy does fine," for musical notes on the piano. B. the word SCUBA, for "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus." C. rhyme. D. a loci system.
the word SCUBA, for "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus."
Active readers A. use books as sleeping aids. B. always sub-vocalize while reading. C. think critically about the ideas in what they read. D. do not need to practice Muscle Reading to understand the text.
think critically about ideas in what they read
Use underlining A. to single out about 30 percent of the chapter's main points. B. show your teacher (and friends) that you read the assignment. C. to make anything you found interesting stand out. D. to create signals for later review sessions
to create signals for later review sessions.
The Cornell format of note taking includes a cue column that is used. A. for the summary statement. B. for standard abbreviations that do not need explanation. C. for pictures and diagrams. D. to list potential questions or key words generated from the note column
to list potential questions or key words generated form the note column
As foolish as it may sound, there is no delete button for the Internet. Although it is digital, you must be cautious and careful about what you post. True or false
true
Besides the technical, one of the problems in taking an online course is procrastination. true or false
true
Critical thinkers are always on the lookout for thinking that is inaccurate, sloppy, or misleading. True or False
true
Research notes are unique in that they A. will always resemble the notes you take in class. B. use source cards (for the bibliography) and information cards (for content). C. will reflect the course lecture content. D. must be done using a computer program.
use source cards (for the bibliography) and information cards (for content).
A reason that tape recorders can be used effectively in lecture is because you can A. use them in place of taking notes. B. focus more on what is being said. C. use them when the instructor speaks fast D. tape record without the instructor's knowledge
use them when the instructor speaks fast
The value of Becoming A Master Student textbook lies in A. the cost of the paper. B. whether you read it or not. C. whether you memorize the Power Processes or not. D. Whether you take action and use the ideas in it
whether you take action and use the ideas in it
Characteristics of a Master Student include a(n) A. willingness to take responsibility for everything in one's life. B. inability or unwillingness to accept paradox. C. cautiousness about change. D. great concern with grades.
willingness to take responsibility for everything in one's life.
When reading at work, it is helpful to read work related material A. in depth, not skipping any document, memo or e-mail. B. with a purpose. C. to get promoted. D. only when you have free time.
with a purpose
If you encounter unfamiliar words while reading, it helps to A. skip over the words and continue reading so you can finish the assignment. B. write the words and their sentences on a 3 x 5 cards and look them up C. ask your instructor later what the words mean. D. stop and sound out the words slowly.
write the words and their sentences on 3x5 cards and look them up
The advantage of drawing a picture to help you remember is A. you anchor the information in second part of your brain B. the new picture wipes out old information. C. you limit your sensory input into the brain. D. None of these.
you anchor the information in a second part of your brain
