Pysc 1100 ch. 13

Which of the following represent symbols used for good note-taking?

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The primary difference between a content map and a concept map is:

A content map depicts key information while a concept map links or connects information

According to your textbook a mind map can best be defined as:

A visual representation of how you organize information in your mind, used to help you understand and retain academic content

The number one way to take good notes in college is which of the following?

Any way that works best for you

The Cornell method of note-taking divides a sheet of paper into three distinct sections. They are the cue section, the notes section, and the summary section. If you wanted to place an asterisk or a question mark by some specific bit of information or jot down a key word or phrase, you would put those in which of the three sections?

Cue section

A spider format is not effective for use as a content or concept map.

False

It is best to fill in the summary section on a page of notes using the Cornell method while you are taking notes because you may struggle to remember what was stated later.

False

Reflection is a form of meditation and cannot be used as an effective learning strategy for college students.

False

The Cornell method of note-taking is named after the man who invented it.

False

The Cornell style for note-taking works better for math courses, while the T-note style works better for psychology.

False

Using abbreviations or some type of shorthand when taking notes is not a good idea because when you go back to study them you won't be able to make sense of what you wrote.

False

When taking notes in college you should not use short hand or abbreviations too much because you may not be able to remember what you mean by them later.

False

Using the Cornell method for note-taking, Roger has decided that he wants to leave a fairly wide space between each content area as he takes notes in his Humanities class so:

He can go back after reading or asking questions and have room to record more notes

Archie Davis and Elvis Clark were the two men who developed this note-taking method:

T-Notes

Which of the following note-taking methods tends to work best for math courses?

T-Notes

The term reflection can best be defined as:

Thinking deeply about something by asking ourselves a series of questions and answering them on a personal level

Concept maps look much like content maps but typically do a better job of connecting information and help you gain a fuller overall understanding.

True

In your textbook it is suggested that you should write the name of your professor, the class, and date on each page of your notes no matter the method used.

True

It is a good idea to leave spaces or skip a few lines after recording important information that you may not fully understand so that you can add to it later.

True

It is very important to be in the present moment when taking notes. If you find yourself daydreaming or your mind wandering you should let it all go and come back to the present moment immediately.

True

Meta-cognition is a form of reflection, and it is a very valuable learning tool to use.

True

Reflection is a meta-cognitive effort wherein we think deeply and carefully about information we receive and apply it personally, meaning, why what we learned is important to us, how we plan to use what we learn, and in what way(s) what we learned may have an impact on our personal and/or professional lives.

True

The reason T-Notes work so well for Math is that you can write the formula to be learned in the section at the top of the page, the steps to solve it in the left-hand column, and practice working the formula to solve a the problem in the section to the right.

True

When taking notes don't waste your time and effort writing down information you already know. If you know it, you don't have to take notes about it.

True

One of the answer choices below is a "don't" when taking notes. Which one is it?

Try to write down every word the professor says

Which of the following are good note-taking strategies?

a. Arrive early with the right materials b. Date the first page of your notes each day c. Use phrases and abbreviations, not complete sentences d. Use CTQs and CTDs in your mind as you listen for the most important information e. Get enough sleep

Which of the following statements are true about using reflection as a learning tool?

a. Reflection is a skill that can be developed and used b. When used correctly, CTQs play an effective role in the reflection process.

Suzanne is trying her best to learn psychology but is having a hard time relating what she is trying to learn to something she already knows or has experienced. So she decides to sit quietly and reflect on things. Some good questions she could ask herself might be:

a. What is my understanding of this? b. Why is this important to me? c. How can I use this in my college and/or professional life? d. What does this really mean to me?

From your textbook, which of the following is a good maxim to remember about note-taking?

b. Use different colors of ink or pencil to separate content as needed/wanted

When we "step outside of ourselves" and watch ourselves studying it could be said that we are engaged in:

d. Meta-cognition