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