SLS Quiz Questions

long-term memory is often compared to

a computer's hard drive

luka has been moderately successful in getting... luka would benefit from

a more external locus of control

Darren has learned to understand his own weaknesses. He is on the right track of becoming

a peak performer

lily has not reviewed her course syllabi in a while. she has been feeling overwhelmed... which motivation strategy has helped lily?

acting motivated

small groups were formed to solve... who displayed a positive attitude?

allison

abe is planning out his academic plans over the course of his degree... with whom should he meet to help him develop a plan?

an academic advisor or an evaluator?

jared tends to use mnemonic devices to help his students remember information... FOIL is an example of

an acronym

what is the difference between an acronym and an acrostic

an acronym is a mnemonic device, while an acrostic is a form of rhyme

when adam takes notes, he jots down the main ideas with dashes for subtopics and details in a linear... this is an example of

an informal outline

marta is having a rough semester as she gets used to how college-level courses work. she should focus on all of the following strategies except

applying her high school strategies for success

alicia's instructor uses powerpoint presentations during his lectures... her best option is to

ask her instructor to post the presentation online or to email it so students can print out the slides and take these to class for note taking

kelly decided to keep a week's worth of data on how much she speaks versus how much she listens. her purpose was most likely to

assess her attentive listening skills

to recall and describe the three-pronged financial strategy... this memory strategy is known as

association

clara is a teacher. she helps children in her class remember information through songs. this is an example of using

association to boost memory

how long does it take to develop a new habit?

at least one month

if you do not feel comfortable with your academic advisor, you should

check to see if you can switch to a different advisor

jasper is able to recall the account numbers on his... which memory technique is he most likely using

chunking

pat is preparing her final draft. what is the most important element she should be focusing on at this point in the writing process?

citation and plagarism

when answering a fill-in-the -blank question, watch for

cluse such as a or an

Victor has a test next week. he wants to be sure he understands the material and that he has not missed any key points. he should

compare notes with study group members to be sure he has all the key points

peter is organizing his thoughts on the topic for his paper. the first thing he should do is

create an outline

one technique that can be useful in both generating ideas and overcoming writer's block is

creating a mind map

food or feelings of belonging are both examples of what part of habit building?

desire

dennis is working on his degree but has not yet declared a major. he is not sure what he wants to do with his life. he should

determine his mission statement and align his goals

supporters tend to be

diplomatic

bella is an innovative thinker who is confident, assertive, and results-oriented. her four-temperament profile is likely to be

director and creator

alan has an extremely messy desk, which has hampered his ability to find important documents.... which habit of a peak performer should he focus on applying to improve his work performance?

discipline

natalie was late for class and could not find her shoes. she got very frustrated... natalie needs to be more

disciplined

warren is preparing to take the GRE and hating every minute of it... warren has a habit of being

disciplined

which time-management strategy would be most helpful in motivating students to being academic tasks and projects perceived as difficult?

do the rough tasks first

when taking a course, it is important to make the time to clarify and understand expectations as this will help you

eliminate the unknown and unnecessary anxiety

caleb is often described as absent-minded or forgetful. he would likely benefit from

eliminating distractions as a memory strategy

karen does not have enough money for a car repair she needs... what is the drawback of this type of loan?

failure to pay it back on time will result in an exorbitant fee

according to the four-temperament profile, if you are working closely with a creator, you should

focus on ideas more than facts

heather is doing some last-minute studying in the period... while she reviews, she should most likely

focus on selected and important information

benjamin frankling said, "anger always has its reasons..." which scenario below demonstrates one of those rare situations, according the franklin, in which a display of anger might be a useful response?

francine yelled at her little sister to stop her from touching a hot stove

college graduates earn an average of well over _____ more in a lifetime than do high school graduates

$500,000

gary is out on a run. he is listening to his notes and reciting information learned in a study system he has set up on his iPod. how will this help enhance his memory?

memory is sensory, so the more senses he uses the more likely he'll retain information

ellie is annoyed because it seems her roommate distracts her when she is trying to study... ellie needs to have a

more internal locus of control

based on research of accountemps. a temporary staffing service... which characteristic as essential for an employee to succeed?

motivated to learn new skills

although having a laptop to take notes during a lecture can be useful, there are also many drawbacks, such as

not being able to record illustrations and graphs

in the cornell system of note taking, you should divide your paper into three sections labeled

notes, cues, summary

donald's english instructor does not use powerpoint, and class lectures seem to focus on the instructor's interpretation... his first course of action should be to

pay attention to verbal and nonverbal cues to determine the important information and ask questions as necessary

mark is a nontraditional student with a full-time job. he is not on astrong path toward optimal future savings if he

pays the minimum on his credit card balance

which of the following elements of the habit cycle will create a lasting habit?

practice

todd has a class after football practice. he is exhausted and has difficulty focusing on the lecture. one strategy to remain attentive would be to

predict and ask questions

ariel has been doing weekly reviews and feels she is keeping up with her classes... her best motivator will be to

prepare for the test with a study group

the key to an open-book test is to

prepare to be able to find information quickly

before attending a new class it is best to

preview the material

Zach complains a lot at work. In a recent review of his work performance, he likely needs to improve in which area?

problem solving

melissa is showing her roomate a new formula she learned in physics. the purpose of this activity is likely to

recall the formula

the new york times index is useful if you'd like to find

recent articles and data

Muriel wants to create a mind map. this is a note-taking system that involves

recording the main idea and connected subtopics

all of these elements should be in the main body of a paper except

reemphasizing main points

allen is frustrated with the amount of group work... how can he overcome his negative attitude to promote peak performance?

reframe the situation to see the opportunity to be gained

joining a study group is important in one's education because you can

reinforce information learned by teaching it to others

when addressing an audience with a speech, be sure to

relax

kathryn is having a hard time adjusting to college life... kathryn should

replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations to develop motivation

the abc method of self-management is helpful in

replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts

sherisse and audrey were on a business trip... based on the chapter, these women would be considered

resilient

when someone sees opportunity in a setback, they are being

resilient

it is saturday and ben does not feel like doing research for his term paper... which motivation strategy did he use?

rewards

one strategy more specific to math and science test-taking is to

rewrite the question in his own words before he tackles it

april's credit card company called to inform her... april made a

risky decision

many schools have implemented "e-lert" systems to contact students via email, phone, or text message for

safety emergencies

research shows that having strong emotional intelligence enhances

school, job, and life success

in the face of adversity, a peak performer will likely

see the advantage to be gained in the setback

jack is returning to school after getting laid off from his job... what advice would you give jack?

seek help

which factor influences the motivation cycle

self-esteem

when you are assigned a research paper, the first thing you should do is

set a schedule

For the final review before an exam, some instructors encourage students to put aside three hours per day, two days prior to the exam.

two hours per day, three days prior to the exam

the best way to prepare for an essay on a test is to

understand the vocabulary typically used in essay questions

when you create sample tests to review chapter objectives, key concepts, or to practice problems, you should review and rehearse

until you know the material and feel confident

clarence finds it difficult to focus for a long period of time. when taking notes, it would help him to

use creative shorthand and focus on key words

kathy has severe speech anxiety. an effective way to overcome her speech anxiety is to

use stress reduction techniques

which of the following is not a best practice when using PowerPoint or another slideshow application?

using flashy graphics

Sasha needs to memorize and know when to use formulas in a math course. He is a right-brain dominant thinker and kinesthetic learner. A useful note-taking strategy will be:

using note cards

thad is creating a flowchart of the operating system he is reviewing in his notes. this is an example of

using visual cues

the writing pyramid is used to

visualize how your paper should be organized

allen is taking a true/false test. the best way for him to identify a false answers is to

watch for faulty cause and effect

jerry wants to improve his presentation skills... what is the most important question he should ask when developing his presentation?

what do they know and what do they want to know?

when making a presentation, part of knowing your audience is considering

why they are in the room

judd wants to remember as many of the concepts and formulas he just reviewed as possible... the first think he should do when he receives his test is

write down key information he wants to remember

when you are in the note-taking process, don't just cut and paste ebcause

you risk plagarizing

riley uses "please excuse my dear aunt sally" to recall the order of operations in maths. she is using a(n)

acrostic

according to ebbinghaus's forgetting curve, you are likely to retain

36 percent of the material learned after 9 hours, and after a month that figure drops to 21 percent

When confronted with a frustrating situation, Lucy closes her eyes, takes a breath and then opens her eyes and moves on. Lucy is practicing

Affirmation

adam is editing his first draft. he should be focusing on all corrections except

MLA/APA formatting

Tara loves to read, tell stories, and write in her journal. She tends to quantify problems in order to solve them, and her favorite subjects are math and science. For hobbies she enjoys listening to music and plays many instruments. She also enjoys exploring the outdoors and going on edible-plant hikes

Tara is strong in many learning domains, which helps her lead a balanced life

according to a survey by accountemps, peak performance in the workplace most depends on one's

ability to adapt easily to change

bryant knows he will need to write an essay on one of the main concepts his class has learned thus far. to feel confident going into the test, he should

be able to summarize the main concepts in his ow words

all of these elements are one of the seven cs of effective writing except

be conscientious

according to the U.S. department of labor, people who complete two years of college are more likely to

be more involved in the community

when working to overcome resistance to change in one's familiarity and comfort level, it is important to

be open to trying new ideas and methods

kerry feels overwhelmed by the amount of information he must consume and retain for his final exam next week. which strategy will most likely help him?

break the material down into objectives

becca uses a mind map to enhance memory

by writing it out, as this helps to organize the information and commit it to memory

henry has many bad habits he would like to change to improve his health. to avoid becoming discouraged, henry needs to realize he most

change only one habit at a time

you can develop critical thinking skills by

changing your views based on new information

hannah got her math test back and was confused by her grade... what should hannah do first?

check to see if she fell into any common errors

the chunking strategy involves

grouping

when bill looks back at his notes to review, he has trouble seeing sequential order and how topics are connected. what is probably his main obstacle in the note-taking process?

he has not yet determined an optimal note-taking combination

chris learns best by seeing someone else do it before he tries it. what is most likely chris's strongest learning style?

he is a visual learner

although sean appreciated by his teacher's negative feedback, he decided to continue on his own path focusing on his strengths. how does he show a positive attitude?

he is not easily discouraged

when meeting with this group, robert tries to listen but.... which strategy will help him correct his behavior?

he should apply to adult learning cycle to becoming an attentive listener

manny is a nontraditional student just starting a degree program... which first step is likely to promote academic success for him?

he should seek support from the school's computer lab and inquire about workshops

art is very motivated with a follow-through attitude. he is having difficulty... which option is the best solution for art at this point in his lfie

he should take an online course

paul is working on the essay portion of an evolutionary biology exam. the instructions indicate that in the essay he must differentiate the physical variations of certain species of stingrays. paul must

highlight the important physical differences between the species

which statement does not belong in your checklist of reasons for incorrect test answers

i knew the information; i just cant organize my thoughts intelligently

which is an example of a short-term goal for a college freshman?

i will declare my major this year

evan is an artist and likes to sketch out his notes in cartoon form as he is reviewing them. his roommate thinks he is wasting time when actually he is

integrating his learning style using his notes

the memory process includes five steps

intention, attention, association, retention, recall

Jude analyzes data to help him make decisions while Mary uses her intuition over what she sees in the date. according to carl jung's typology system, mary

is a feeler

how can gathering everything you need to start a project be a strategy in overcoming procrastination?

it helps you develop a positive attitude toward starting the project

Andrew fears he will forget most of what he just learned in class lectures and in his text reading before he is actually tested on the material. he will have a better chance of retaining the material if he

keeps his schedule clear right after the class and takes time to review his notes

after kennedy's speech, her instructor told her... what did her instructor mean

know your purpose

kyle wants to improve his health. which of the following is most likely to lead to real change?

kyle will ride his bike for 30 minutes 4 times a week and eat 2000 calories a day

barbara is a highly productive and efficient individual. she is respected.... barbara could be considered

lacking in integrity

shea was writing a paper on a research topic she knew nothing about. shea could be considered

lacking in integrity

jamal is a left-brain dominant thinker, therefore he

likes to think abstractly or intuitively

steven is studying for an exam on the environmental impact... an effective memory strategy prior to taking the exam will be to

make a mind map

dustin had a difficult time with a professor in one of his core... what should he do?

meet with his academic advisor

the transfer of information fromyour short-term memory to your long-term memory is called

memorization

heron uses visualization and affirmation techniques to perform well in her presentation; however, she could use some improvement in her eye contact and flow. which self-management technique(s) should she use to develop her skills in this area?

she could engage in critical thinking and reflection

when ingrid reviewed her test, she noticed... it is likely that

she has developed a pattern she must correct

Laurel got a horrible grade on her test. She quickly went over her errors and practiced the problems repeatedly while she also learned new information in class. Laurel is a peak performer because

she is resilient

sarah has the tendency to talk too much.... which strategy would be helpful to sarah in promoting emotional intelligence

she lacks emotional maturity and should apply the adult learning cycle to self-control

yardise tracked where her time goes and realized that about 30 percent... what strategy would you recommend she use to maintain balance in her life?

she needs to look at her weekly schedule to manage trade-offs based on her prioirties

myra easily loses patience with people at work and wants to control her anger better. what should she do?

she should be empathetic

kate is angry with her group member lydia... how should she handle this situation with her group member?

she should remain calm, respectful, and empathetic as she listens to lydia's reasons for being late

when giving her speech, dana was told to remain present. this means

she should stay focused on the audience

the modern language association (mla) of america citation format... APA) citation is primarily used in

social sciences

when you are setting up a weekly review schedule, you should plan to

spend about an hour per subject

a special strategy to use when taking a math test is to

state answers in the simplest form

Fabian wants to improve his listening skills. He is embracing the strategy of practicing with awareness, which means

stopping habits that hinder attentive listening

your brain is more receptive to recall when you are able to

study in short spurts of time

martha has a very busy life, so she studies at home whenever she gets the chance... which strategy will she find most helpful?

study in the library

shannon has begun to study for... her next step should be to

take a break

when taking an online test, the most important thing to avoid is

taking the test on the due date

tatiana is explaining the math concept she is learning to her boyfriend. which aspect of the adult learning cycle is she applying?

teaching

tom told himself that he would try to commit one new chemistry formula... it is likely that his biggest obstacle is

that he is disinterested in memorizing the information

to recall the details of the digestive system, jacob is using... this is known as

the method-of-place technique

when you need to recall the major points you will discuss during a presentation, you should try

the method-of-place technique

according to peter drucker, a noted management expert, the ability to organize and express ideas in writing and speaking is

the most valuable skill for a future employee to know

When drafting a personal mission statement, you should consider all of these matters except

the places you'd like to see

adrian has developed a mission statement and goals. as he determines his priorities, why is it important to include trivial activities?

these activities are important in achieving balance

how can students be confident they are using an effective note-taking system

they contribute to their study group when comparing notes

thoughts become habits because

they wear a path in the nearons of your brain

which of the following statement is not true regarding habits?

they will always require conscious thought

when writing the conclusion of a paper, you must

tie together important points

punctuality in school today will help you prepare for using

time-management skills in the workplace

under the americans with disabilities act, colleges are legally... accomodations that may be made for students with disabilities includ

transcribing lectures