VMBS 100 FINAL
Understanding that DNA migrates to the positive end of a gel electrophoresis machine is similar to why opposite ends of magnets attract (opposite charges are drawn together) is an example of which mental tool?
Analogical reasoning
Which of the following is NOT true:
Applying relevant background knowledge to use analogies is easy
Physics professor Dr. Hendrick will test primarily on how to use equations from the textbook in real world scenarios. Which is the best study method?
Applying textbook equations to various new problems you find
The difference between instructors, GTAs, and ULAs are that only instructors can help me be successful in the course and serve as a resource to my questions
False
The following is a good example of crowdsourcing: While discussing statistical analysis of viral infection rates, a microbiology professor decides to pair her most knowledgeable students up with those who seem to be struggling more so as to enhance learning for both.
False
Using one's collective knowledge, or semantic memory, to judge the validity of claim is an effective way to combat cognitive bias.
False
When practicing a new skill such as a sport or playing an instrument, massed practice of the skill is best for retention.
False
When working together as a group, combining outputs will typically decrease the overall amount of information recalled but improve individual memory.
False
Your friend, majoring in Microbiology, is studying a large amount of material in multiple sessions weeks before an exam. She tells you that this approach is referred to as cramming.
False
According to previous studies, which approach leads to much better long-term retention of information?
Frequent testing
To better remember the muscles of the lower limb, you categorize the muscles into the following categories: front thigh, back thigh, front leg, back leg, and foot. Which learning technique are you employing to remember this information?
Maintenance rehearsal
Which is the best example using hierarchical structure to remember the images below?
Making two main groups: Pets and Plants. Under plants, there are two subgroups: flowers and vegetables
Spacing is least effective when you work ________ on a problem.
Minimally
An MID student is trying to learn about different types of bacteria, viruses and fungi for their first unit exam. Should they block their studying (eg study all bacteria, all viruses then all fungi) or mix her studying (study some of each and repeat)?
Mixed
An example of cognitive offloading is:
Molecular modeling to understand the structure of a compound
Studies indicate a misleading hint, not followed by a break, ___________ impacts problem solving ability compared to no hint or hint with a break.
Negatively
What is an example of the use of keyword mnemonic devices?
To remember "amigo" means friend in Spanish, you imagine your friend listening to a song by "The Migos"
According to the reading, there is likely more benefit to retrieving accurate information alone first, then collaboratively with others later.
True
An example of control is re-reading chapter 4 of your book if you don't fully understanding metacognition.
True
Apps designed to improve recall and memory are not backed by research.
True
Cramming is an example of massed learning.
True
Cues combat retrieval failure by providing reminders to limited information learned previously.
True
Cutting out human decision-making where possible and using well-developed standards instead an effective way to combat cognitive bias.
True
Developing a hypothesis is part of the Induction phase of the Cycle of Science, while collecting data to test a hypothesis is part of the Observation phase.
True
Developing cues from the thought processes used while learning is considered one of the four key properties of cues.
True
Everything found in the Canvas Course could also be found on the course exams
True
Extra credit is not offered in this course
True
Dr. Erica Suchman
university distinguished teaching scholar in MIP Undergraduate at University of California, San Diego Post doc at University of Colorado Denver department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Tumor biology research mosquito born viral diseases Yoga, rock climbing, hiking, skiing, traveling
For your microbiology class, you decide to form a study group. One friend of yours suggests to create small quizzes for each topic and do them every time you all meet. He tells you this is referred to as a successive relearning approach.
True
In order to align with CSU's Academic Integrity Policy, students can not use their book, notes, or other resources when taking Retrieval Practice Activities and Exams.
True
Learning is a skill—students can learn how to learn over time.
True
Meta-analyses are helpful in evaluating scientific claims because they assess trends and highly replicable findings.
True
Metacognition reflects all the processes you use to monitor and control your own learning
True
Proactive interference is the finding that previously learned information impedes learning and remembering of new information.
True
Research indicates people who study in different environments from where they learned the material have better exam scores.
True
Researchers use analogical reasoning to find underlying similarities between their current understanding and a novel problem.
True
Scientific experiments on feedback have shown that learning is most effective when participants are given correct answer feedback.
True
Sleep augments consolidation
True
Spacing helps prime your mind to solve complex problems.
True
Students solving problems requiring minimal insight generally have a predictable sense of when they will arrive at the solution.
True
Students solving problems requiring substantial insight generally arrive at the solution suddenly and unpredictably.
True
Studies have shown that testing helps the learner to more easily identify material that has not been learned.
True
The ability to measure variables and describe information is one of the goals of science. Group of answer choices
True
The ability to understand and accurately predict future outcomes is one of the goals of science.
True
The categories of Canvas Icons are: Concentration, Tasks, Support
True
The size of words when studying does not make a difference on the likelihood that the word will be remembered.
True
This course aims to help students explore all three concentrations in the major equally before deciding which to declare and help support their transition to college
True
Using concrete examples is an effective way to add meaning to content, and ultimately increases retention long term.
True
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to combat cognitive bias?
Use one's semantic memory to judge the validity of claims
Chapter 7 describes the importance of organization. What is NOT a technique described in chapter 7 that you can use to improve your studying?
Using a timer to decide when to switch between topics you are studying
Which of the following is an example of imagery that can advance understanding in STEM fields?
Using the ball and stick models to visualize compounds in chemistry
During which weeks are the midterm and final exams?
Week 8 and 16
Which of the following is an example of an instructor introducing a crowdsourcing method in her classroom?
While discussing the topic of sustainable agriculture in an Environmental Ethics course, your professor pairs her students up to brainstorm potential solutions for a water crisis observed in California. She then has them share out their conversation to the rest of the class.
Your lab partner is having difficulty solving the physics homework, he keeps applying the previous chapter's equation to the new chapter's problems. What is he most likely struggling with?
Wrong mindset
How would one make a diagram for the information in the image above?
You can write the diagram down or imagine it mentally Office supplies: writing utensils/paper related; gardening items: tools/ plants
Chapter 6 describes visualization skills that improved performance. What is an example of the "Environment" procedure of PETTLEP?
You imagine the hardest parts of the gymnastics routine and where you first learned it.
Which of the following is the best example of the method of loci technique?
You remember your science classroom. Each piece of information you are trying to remember you connect with something in the room.
Dr. Carolyn Meyer
assistant professor in biomedical sciences Anatomy focus 1/3 people who teach anatomy Kentucky Skiing
Dr. Julie Moreno
assistant professor in environmental radiology health sciences Toxicology Phd (2009) erhs Diseases that cause inflammation in the brain Prevent diseases 2 kids
Dr. Quint Winger
associate department head for undergraduate education in BMS Research in pregnancy and growth of placenta Grew up in Canada Undergrad at University of Western Ontario
Dr. Joshua Schaeffer
associate department head for undergraduate education in erhs Graduated from Csu with phd and a ms in eh Specialized in toxicology and industrial hygiene Time spent outdoors
Dr. Leslie Stone- Roy
associate professor BMS Molecular, cellular, integrated neuroscience Teach neuroscience Wanted to be a vet Likes to hike 15 of Colorado's 14ers
Dr. Alan Schenkel
associate professor in MIP Director of MIP undergraduate research program White blood cell research Loves teaching lab courses Lung disease Wanted to be a paleontologist Started in molecular, cellular, and evolutionary biology Likes bugs Grows different types of flowers to attract bugs
Karlie Hansen
coordinator for student success in college of VMBS Undergraduate advisor for first year students in BMS Graduated Csu with Bachelor of Arts in English- writing Masters of science in education focused in higher education and student affairs
Under which hint condition(s) below would students be LEAST capable of solving the remote associates word problem (solution is "light"): Given remote associates without misleading hint: Day, Flash, Stop, Given remote associates with misleading hint: Day time, Flash back, Stop sign, Given remote associates with misleading hint, followed by a break: Day time, Flash back, Stop sign, then 5 min break before solving.
1 and 2 are similar
In preparing for your first exam in CHEM111, you are designing a study schedule to check your learning and ensure you retain the most information possible. Following what you have learned in your VMBS100 course, you decide that you should do 4 things to prepare for the exam. What order should you put them in, in your schedule to best achieve understanding of your own learning? 1 - Read the material, including taking notes and making flash cards. 2 - Take a break from studying for CHEM111 to meditate, go for a walk, take a nap, or review materials for a different course. 3 - Test your knowledge of the material. 4 - Get together with your study group and explain concepts you learned leading up to the exam.
1-2-3-4
Dr. Gregg Dean
1981-1992: student Undergraduate in microbiology Phd in pathology Veterinary school Residency in clinical pathology 2011: professor Head of MIP department Runner and cyclist Trail running Marathons
Studies indicate which of the following learning and testing environments improve retrieval LEAST: Words learned underwater - testing underwater, Words learned underwater - testing on the beach, Words learned on the beach - testing underwater, Words learned on the beach - testing on the beach
2 and 3
How many hours per week should be spent working on VMBS100 outside of class time?
2 hours
The general microbiology final will test students on different types of microbial respiration by completing empty templates of each process. Which of the following cues are LEAST effective to study for this exam? Fill in practice templates the professor posts online that are nearly identical to the exam, Write each process out from memory in a format similar to the exam, Memorize relevant facts for each process
3
If you are in 15 credit hours, that would equate to ____ hours of work OUTSIDE your weekly class times
30-45
What is the importance of organization in remembering information?
A, C
What are examples of information that can be remembered more easily with organization
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of metacognition?
All of the above
Robert is a new student at CSU. He attended a high school which taught that climate change was not a real phenomenon (that greenhouse gas concentrations are normal, exponentially more species are not going extinct, etc). While studying for his Environmental Public Health course at CSU, he would often subconsciously skim the readings to find information which supported his view.
An information bubble
Which of the following is the best definition for elaborative interrogation?
Asking why questions to bring deeper understanding to material
Dr. Angela Bosco-Lauth
Assistant professor in BMS Research on infectious diseases Attending veterinarian for foothills campus livestock Sars2 on animal health Avid singer
Dr. Marcela Henao-Tamayo
Assistant professor in MIP Co director of flow cytoemtry core facility Phd in us for immunology and research Med school in Columbia Infectious diseases Vaccines Wanted to be a dancer
Dr. Brent Myers
Assistant professor in biomedical sciences Neuroscience research program Brain interprets and responds to environment Value to experiences Stress 4 years at Csu Outside: kayaking, hiking Coach youth basketball
Dr. Jenifer McLean
Associate department head for undergraduate education in the department of mip Research on active learning and discipline- based education research Graduated Csu with a phD in microbiology
Dr. Rushika Perera
Associate professor Microbiology, immunology, and pathology department Foothills campus Studies infectious disease Virologist Dancing (latin and ballroom) Dancing with the stars
Dr. Sheryl Magzamen
Associate professor of epidemiology Department of environmental and radiological health sciences Associate head for graduate and resident education Originally went for public health Masters in public health and health policy Indoor smoking Air quality Wildfire smoke in Colorado Played basketball
Writing down information in a diagram that groups ideas together is an example of which of the following techniques?
Cognitive Offloading
Which of the following tasks are meant to be completed before class on Wednesday? Select all that apply.
Complete any assigned readings, review canvas page, read all pages in the module for that week, watch all assigned videos
You are studying heritable diseases for a human genetics exam, which type of cue would best improve your information recall on the test?
Cue is particular to one heritable disease
Studying hard and being sure the material is mastered is one of the best ways to predict whether one will do well on a test.
False
According to Rhodes et al, Study - Explain - Wait - Test is the best way to achieve understanding of your own learning:
False
Adherence to a student's learning style (visual learner, auditory learner, etc) is very important to effective learning.
False
Collaboration is most likely to be beneficial, as opposed to harmful, when everyone in the group has the same set of collective knowledge
False
Elaborative interrogation and use of concrete examples are not related in any way, and are two separate learning methods.
False
Experiments have shown that high and low spacing conditions within-session spacing, learners have a similar retention of knowledge during the next test day.
False
Long and short lags between study session of learning environmental hazards tend to produce similar learning results.
False
Meta-analyses are helpful in evaluating scientific claims because they provide anecdotes which increase a study's validity.
False
Orienting questions are not effective; they are unnecessarily complex and lead to confusion on content.
False
Our natural intuition about learning is usually correct: if a study method feels like it's working, it probably is!
False
Repeating a list of words repeatedly is the most effective way to remember them.
False
Research suggests that classrooms are a substantially unique cue and testing in the same classroom as learning improves exam performance.
False
Sleep does NOT help in long-term retention of the learned material.
False
Spacing and analogical reasoning are separate techniques and should not be combined.
False
Studies have shown that both spaced and massed methods of learning equally increase long term retention.
False
Studies have shown that testing will be most effective when the learner takes a multiple-choice quiz.
False
Studies suggest cues which permit access to the original thought process while studying were LEAST effective.
False
Studies suggest different physical states while studying and testing improved exam performance (for example, stretching while studying but standing while taking the exam).
False
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four key properties of cues?
Generic cues
Three groups of study participants are asked to remember a list of microbes by 1) the words' visual appearance, 2) by the way the words sound or 3) by meaning. Which group would you expect to remember the most microbes after 30 minutes?
Group 3
After learning about logistic population growth in ecology lecture, you take a nap before tackling ecology homework on the same material from class Your ability to solve the homework problems will most likely ___________ compared to staying awake after class before finishing the homework.
Improve
A public health scientist wants to evaluate the impact of a new industrial paint on indoor air pollution within a factory. After collecting some preliminary data, she concludes that this new paint is increasing the concentration of harmful compounds in circulating indoor air and uses these conclusions to form a testable hypothesis. Is this scientist using an inductive or deductive approach?
Inductive
The order of the Cycle of Science (Scientific Method) is:
Inductive- deductive- observation- verification
Grouping books in a library together by the same genre rather than by the author they were written by is an example of
Interleaving
For which problem would students LEAST accurately predict when they are close to reaching a solution?
Interpreting a complex word problem
Collaboration is most likely to be beneficial, as opposed to harmful, when everyone in the group __________________.
Is knowledgable about the material
A well-respected environmental toxicologist is giving a presentation at a national conference. He has been investigating a steel factory which he believes may be contributing to environmental pollution. He notes that at the same time the factory's steel output has increased over the past few years, the lake adjacent has become progressively cloudier. Is this a reasonable means of substantiating the scientist's argument?
No- even if two events are positively correlated, causation can NOT be inferred
All of the following are examples of information that could be remembered with imagery EXCEPT:
None of the above. All of these could be remembered with imagery.
You just got a new phone carrier with a new phone number and someone asks you for your new number. You cannot remember it immediately as you are thinking of your old phone number. This is an example of:
Proactive Interference
You friend who is studying for an upcoming physics exam says that she needs some help with the provided practice problems. You decide to advise her to use the interleaved approach. What is an example of such learning condition:
She reads all tutorials explaining different concepts and then receives all practice problems intermixed at once
Dr. Sandra Quakenbush
Profesor in MIP College of VMBS Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Since 2004 Received masters and phd from department of pathology Originally wanted to be a vet Associate in applied science veterinary science technology Bachelors of science in animal science nutrition Career in research Post-doc at Cornell Gardening First generation college student Transfer undergraduate student
Tom Gonzales, MPH, REHS
Public health director for Laimer county department of health and environment Undergraduate in 1996 Environmental health
Which of the following best describe how cues are effective for combating retrieval failure:
Reminders to previously learned information
Which of the following is NOT a goal of science?
Seeking information that supports a presently held hypothesis
To remember the difference between two different knee ligaments, you relate this to the fact that you tore your ACL (a knee ligament) during soccer practice last year, but have not torn the other. Which learning technique are you employing to remember this information?
Self-reference effect
Section 1 of an introductory health and exercise course took their midterm in the same lecture hall where they usually attended class. Section 2 took the test in a different room. Exam scores from section 1 are likely to be _____________ to those from section 2.
Similar
Studies recommend cues should apply to ________ pieces of information for the best recall.
Specific
Which two of the following studying and testing conditions improve exam performance the LEAST?
Stretching while standing and sitting while taking the exam Sitting while studying and stretching while taking the exam
Which of the following is an example of imagery that improved performance described by Rhodes et. al. used in chapter 6?
Surgical skills
Which of the following is NOT a way to use the lens of Metacognition to prepare for an exam, quiz, or test?
Take in as much of the material as possible in one study session
Which of the following is NOT a recommended tip to improve understanding?
Taking a break rarely helps reset wrong mindsets
Which strategy below would help you more accurately predict understanding of your learning?
Taking a break, and then writing a letter to someone who doesn't know about the material you are learning and explaining it to them
You plan on learning environmental hazards and your friend tells you that longer gaps of time between study sessions produces better learning than shorter gaps of time. This phenomenon is defined as:
The lag effect
An example of a high spacing condition to increase retention while learning a language is when:
The learner is seeing 15 new foreign words before a repetition occurred
Students in general physics are asked to solve a complex problem relating voltage, resistance and current. Under which scenario below would more students solve the problem?
The professor provides the aforementioned analogous scenario and explicitly tells students this analogy is useful to save the complex physics problem
Retrieving (remembering) information results in better memory than restudying (rereading) that information. This effect is called:
The testing effect
Ryan Knodle, MD
chief medical resident internal medical department at Boston Medical Center Graduate of MIP 2013 (MID now) Was originally a biology major Honors program
Dr. Bruce Alexander
professor in environmental radiological health sciences Department head Bachelors and masters degree from Csu October 2019 return Epidemiology beekeeping Fermenting beer Gardening
