Educ 1300 Final- Quizzes 1-8

Which of the following was NOT found in the McClain (1983) research study on test-taking:

"C" students were more likely to skip difficult questions

Larry is using a cognitive strategy to combat test and performance anxiety. Which of the following statements is he making?

"I did study and do know this material, I just need to breathe and move onto the next question".

Anticipating answers before looking at multiple choice options is a good idea because:

- "A" students are more likely to use this strategy. -You will be less likely to fall victim to distracter items. - It forces you to focus on the question.

Time logs or diaries are a useful exercise for students to do because:

- It is a helpful way to identify time traps. -It can help us analyze how much time we devote to academic tasks. -It is a great way to visually capture how we currently spend our time and look for ways to improve our time management.

In a confidential counseling session, you can expect that:

- You will meet with a professional counselor -You will be treated with respect. -The information that you disclose will be not be shared with others unless safety is at risk.

Time logs or diaries can often help college students develop good time management skills by:

-Actively encouraging students to develop a study plan and increasing time on academic tasks by being proactive. -Having a more realistic understanding of how long it actually takes to complete a task, like reading -Helping students to understand what is and isn't working with their current time management system.

When you e-mail your professor,

-Always use a salutation such as Dear Professor Smith -Indicate your course code including section number in the subject line and body of the e-mail -Spell and grammar check your e-mail before sending it

Which of the following is good advice about registering for the next semester?

-Assume you will pass your courses and register for the next level of courses -Register early to get the best options -Consult with an advisor about course options

Which of the following statements is true about the role of intelligence in student success?

-Both of these statements are true -Intelligence is not the only predictor of success in college -Intelligence is a predictor of student success

What are the advantages of getting involved with a club or campus activity?

-Connection to other students and faculty advisor -Opportunity to learn and practice teamwork and leadership skills - Looks good on a resume

Strategies to narrowing down your topic include

-Focusing on specific populations, like college students, children, the elderly. -Completing a literature search to look at sub-topics -Work with your professor or college librarian to help you select a topic.

Tips for reducing anxiety and improving performance include:

-Keeping it in perspective by knowing how much the test or assignment counts towards your final grade. -Writing down at least one of your success experiences. -Keeping a positive mindset before the test by thinking about your successful experiences.

Which of the following would be considered plagiarism?

-Putting your name on the work of someone else -Changing a few words in the sentence so you didn't copy it word for word -Paraphrasing without citing source

Which of the following is a good strategy to use when preparing to take notes in class?

-Read the corresponding chapter, taking notes while you read. -Review the syllabus and any course announcements so you will know what is going to be discussed. -Bringing note taking materials to class

You are studying for an upcoming test in your biology class. Which method would help you effectively store the key words in your memory?

-Rehearsal -Elaboration -Organization or chunking

Which of the following statements is true about single-tasking it?

-Removing distractions is a good way to help focus on one task at a time. -Writing down a task you are thinking about will help you re-focus your energy on your current task -Focusing on one task at a time is more productive than multi-tasking.

Some critical steps in revising a paper include:

-Reviewing the expectations of your professor. -Allowing time to pass before starting the review process. -Looking for a strong thesis statement; making sure that you have included supporting details and examples.

Some strategies that you may use to determine what to write in your notes includes:

-When an instructor gives a clue such as saying "This is important". -Watching what an instructor writes on the board or spends a good deal of time covering. -Noting when information about concepts is repeated and several examples are provided.

Which of the following grade point averages is typically the minimum needed to be considered in "good academic standing"?

2.0

When writing an essay answer, you should spend approximately ____ of the time you have on the planning stage.

20%

According to the research conducted by Radford et al. (2010), what percentage of students receive a certificate or degree within 6 years of starting college

34%

" Spaced Practice" is an approach to learning that involves:

A way to space out your study sessions, studying a little each day instead of a lot on any one day.

Which section of a peer reviewed journal article provides you with a summary of the study?

Abstract

When studying the five personality characteristics, you remember the word OCEAN. Each personality characteristic begins with a letter from this word. The memory strategy you are using is called:

Acronym mnemonic

Your friend Tru wants to take notes while reading. Which of the following would you tell her to do?

After reading a small section, close the book and take notes on that section.

Mnemonics are memory strategies that act as a tool to aid in recall. Examples may include:

All of these are examples of mnemonic devices. -Creating sentences like "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" - The use of Acrostics or sentences. -the use of Acronyms.

To get the most out of class time:

All of these are good ways to actively participate in class.

The Read-Recite-Review technique promoted with McDaniel, Howard and Einstein(2009) is effective because:

All of these contribute to the effectiveness of this technique.

"Time traps" are

An activity that takes up a lot of time.

Developmental courses:

Are remedial courses that help build academic skills.

When is the best time to find out about tutoring support available at your college?

At the start of the semester

Why do students who complete quizzes perform better academically?

Both of these are good reasons.

The secret to combat procrastination is to:

Break large tasks down into manageable chunks.

When it comes to goals, what is the role of monitoring progress?

Building in "check -ups" into your calendar allows you opportunities to self-monitor and self-regulate your learning, making it more likely that you will achieve your goal.

When you take notes during class, it is important that you:

Capture the key points and examples.

What is the first step of writing a good essay response?

Carefully reading the question.

When choosing a topic, what is the most common mistake made by college students?

Choosing a topic that is too broad

Your friend Mary paraphrased from a book that she read. To avoid plagiarism, she should:

Cite the source in the body of the text and on the Reference page.

Your friend Sal has circles all over his notebook with many lines connecting the circles. What note-taking method is he using?

Concept map

When making your college schedule, it is important to

Consider course difficulty level and your other responsibilities.

Which of the following is NOT discussed by your author as being a good reason to write on your exam?

Doodling to relieve anxiety.

You are studying for a quiz in psychology. When you come across the term observational learning, you think about the time that you learned from watching your brother get rewarded for a great report card. This is an example of:

Elaboration

Which of the following statements is true about academic stress management?

Exercising, eating right and getting a good night's sleep can help reduce anxiety related to academic performance.

The memory process of retrieval refers to:

Finding information or memories that were previously stored.

To avoid plagiarism, you should cite all of the following except:

General knowledge

What is the first step you should take when trying to find out information about college policies?

Go to the college website.

Long term goals are goals that:

Goals that can take some time to achieve, six months or longer.

According to the research conducted by McClain (1983), "A" students were more likely to:

Guess the answer before looking at the options

Most future employers will be impressed if a student:

Has a strong cumulative grade point average when they graduate

How did the high performers and low performers differ in the Dickinson and O'Connell (1990) study?

High performers spent significantly more time reading and reviewing.

Encoding, one of the parts of memory processes refers to:

How you get memories into your memory systems.

based on the research conducted by Bowman et al. (2010),

Instant messaging while reading resulted in students taking much longer to read the material.

What does the research say about getting involved with clubs or activities on campus?

It is a good idea to get involved in campus activities during your first semester.

It is important to take notes during all of the following learning activities except:

It is important to take notes during all of these learning activities.

Which of the following statements about reading college textbooks is true?

It is necessary to become an active reader, using techniques such as note-taking or the 3R method.

Mark has the following goal: I will do well this semester. Why is this goal ineffective?

It is not measurable and specific.

Which of the following note-taking methods is the least effective?

Linear

Based on the findings of Dickinson and O'Connell (1990), what advice would you give your friend if she wanted to maximize her study time?

Link concepts to one another and put the information into your own words.

This week, you must learn 15 new terms in your sociology class. To use the technique of chunking, you would need to:

Look for themes or ways to put the terms into different categories.

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy to evaluate a website?

Looking at whether it is on the top of the list in the results of a Google search.

Two of the most common styles to cite sources are:

MLA and APA

Most college students are expected to self-regulate their learning, which means:

Monitoring progress toward goals and assignment completion without the day to day reminders of their faculty.

Which of the following statements about long term memory is true?

Most of our general knowledge is stored in long term memory.

Which of the following statements about encoding memories is true?

Multi-sensory learning (i.e. using auditory and visual strategies) can improve memory encoding and learning.

If a math course is a co-requisite to a business course, this means that you

Must take the math course before or at the same time as the business course.

Creating links between concepts via a hierarchical structure is an example of:

Organizing

Which of the following is considered a scholarly source and worthy of inclusion for a college level assignment?

Peer reviewed journals

One of the best ways to deal with performance anxiety is to:

Prepare well.

If your professor provides you with a copy of the Power Point slides, you should:

Print out the slides and write down more specific information, especially examples.

When it comes to academic help, what is one of the best resources?

Professor

If students are expecting an essay exam, they will:

Put forth greater effort.

To demonstrate your active involvement in the course, which of the following is the best type of question to ask?

Questions that focus on clarifying concepts learned

In the research study conducted by McDaniel, Howard, and Einstein (2009), which reading method took the least amount of time?

Reciting

In short term memory most people usually have the capacity to:

Remember approximately 5 to 9 items at a time.

According to the research conducted by Knight and McKelvie (1986), you should:

Review your notes

Which of the following statements about short term goals is true?

Short term goals can pave the way toward achieving your long term goals.

Which of the following is not an effective way to show your professor that you are interested and involved during class?

Simply sit back and listen. Don't take notes so you can take all of the information in without distractions.

Which of the following statements is true?

Students prefer multiple choice but perform equally well on multiple choice and essay exams.

According to the journal article by Morisano, Hirsch, Petersen, Pil and Shore (2010), the importance of students setting goals and success in college is:

Students who have clear goals are more likely to meet with success in college.

An important finding was made by Szafran (2001) in relation to student success:

Students who registered for more courses performed better than students who took fewer courses.

In the research study on study guides that was conducted by Dickson, Miller, and Devoley (2005), it was found that

Students who used the study guides performed better on the tests than students who did not.

Which of the following statements is true?

Subgoals can help you achieve your larger goals by setting up steps to help you achieve your short and long term goals.

Multi-tasking is:

Switching quickly and efficiently between tasks

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Talking to your family and friends about the expectations and demands in college will increase the likelihood that they will respond to your needs

The "Golden Rule" of public speaking is:

Tell the audience what you are going to say, saying it, and telling the audience what you have just told them.

Which of the following is a contract that you have with the college?

The College catalog

Which of the following statements about note-taking is supported by research?

The matrix method is the most effective note-taking method.

Which of the following statement best describes the Cornell Method of note-taking?

The notes are primarily taken on the right hand side of the page and then examples or important points are listed on the left hand side of the page and a summary is on the bottom.

Short term and long term memory is connected to:

The second memory process of storage.

Take home and online exams can be very different than in-class exams because:

They may actually be more difficult as your instructor's expectations may be higher.

According to the research conducted by Nelson and Knight (2010), it is a good idea to ____ before taking a test.

Think about a successful experience

Setting goals in college requires that students:

Think in terms of goals being specific and measureable and challenging yet realistic.

An example of elaboration, a memory technique, is when you:

Try to find connections between information you already know and information you are trying to learn.

Your friend Desiree wants to encode information more effectively. What advice would you give her?

Try to use at least two sensory approaches such as auditory and visual when encoding information.

Cheating can be defined as

Using non-approved materials or resources when completing an assignment or exam

Changing answers in testing is:

Usually a good idea, especially if you have a good reason for changing the answer.

Which of the following statements about forgetting is true?

We forget information we learned quickly, especially if we are not actively using the information.

Chunking is an important and powerful memory strategy. An example of chunking is:

When you try and organize information, especially making outlines or other hierarchical strategies.

According to the research study conducted by Howard and Jones (2000), students had higher levels of all of the following EXCEPT ____ after completing a student success course. Correct!

career decision

Professors typically prefer that you get your information for research papers from:

peer review articles