Deck 7: Studying for Quizzes and Exams

Question 1

How do flashcards engage kinesthetic learners?

A)Flipping the flashcards involves movement memory
B)The acts of writing and reciting cultivate retention
C)The portability of the flashcards allow for action in the learning process
D)Double-sided cards involve both sides of the brain

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A hockey goalie knowing to break right or left to block a shot illustrates:

A)Clairvoyance
B)Quick thinking
C)Precognition
D)Forward thinking

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What is the best way to ensure that you are doing all you can to flourish in your education?

A)Take classes you know you can ace
B)Get notes,tests,and papers from people who have done well in your classes
C)Plan ahead
D)Check your grades online at least twice a day

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The saying "You are the captain of your own ship," refers to:

A) An external locus of control
B) B.Maritime law
C) Manifest destiny
D) An internal locus of control

Question 5

What should you consider when deciding on a memorization method?

A)The best time to process the information
B)The method your instructor recommends
C)Whether or not to map your mind
D)Your learning and thinking styles

Question 6

What is recall?

A)The ability to summon material when you need it
B)Phoning again
C)Being able to predict the type of question you will be asked
D)Picking the correct Answer from the choices given to you

Question 7

You can help alleviate anxiety by:

A)Ignoring it
B)Internalizing your locus of control
C)Strictly regimenting your life
D)Performing as a successful student does

Question 8

How do your instructors know if you have grasped the information presented in the class?

A)Instructor evaluation forms
B)Assigning homework
C)Monitoring your social network feed
D)Tests and quizzes

Question 9

What kind of test question requires you to recognize the correct Answer?

A)Essay
B)Multiple-choice
C)Short Answer
D)Fill-in-the-blank

Question 10

Key concepts in the text are often:

A)In bold or italic print
B)At the end of the first paragraph following the section heading
C)In alphabetical or numeric order
D)In the first sentence of the last paragraph of a chapter

Question 11

After receiving your class syllabus,you should:

A)Google your instructor
B)Get a notebook or folder for each class
C)Mark exam,quiz,and due dates on your calendar
D)Buy a three-hole punch

Question 12

Which of the following is a mnemonic device?

A)In 1492,Columbus sailed the ocean blue
B)May I drink a mug of coffee?
C)Red leather,yellow leather
D)In Hartford,Hereford,and Hampshire,hurricanes hardly happen

Question 13

Why would the instructor emphasize material in class?

A)Your instructor is writing a textbook and is trying to figure out what information to include
B)To confuse you
C)You will most likely be tested on it
D)Because it is in the text

Question 14

Sensory memory is:

A)Something you feel
B)Fleeting
C)Memory in your hands
D)Long-term

Question 15

When you thoroughly prepare for classes and tests,you demonstrate your:

A)TrAnsience
B)Obedience
C)Internal locus of control
D)Ability to detect obstacles

Question 16

What should you do after receiving your graded test?

A)Look at the grade and file the test paper
B)Ask the instructor to curve the grading scale
C)Check your Answers and read all comments or suggestions
D)Move on to the next topic

Question 17

What does the curve of forgetting illustrate?

A)Information is lost if the knowledge is not reinforced
B)Time fades all memories
C)Your mind can only hold a finite amount of information
D)Forgetfulness is inevitable

Question 18

What is chunking?

A)A dance from the movie The Goonies
B)Memorizing an entire chapter or section as a whole
C)Designating a set amount of time for a specific task
D)Breaking down a large amount of information into easier to memorize parts

Question 19

The three kinds of memory are:

A)Sensory,immediate,and long-term
B)Temporary,immediate,and permanent
C)Long-term,short-term,and sensory
D)Short-term,long-term,and mid-term

Question 20

Learning something is easier if you:

A)Don't try too hard
B)Understand it
C)Study it
D)Cram

Question 21

To help with learning,make __________ between you and what you need to remember.

Question 22

Persuading yourself that the information you need to learn is important can help you to concentrate.

Question 23

You could be right- or left-brain dominant,or a middle-brain thinker.

Question 24

Organizing and planning can help you avoid interruptions and keep your __________ when studying.

Question 25

An external locus of control is the belief that you are not accountable for your own situation; the responsibility lies with others.

Question 26

Reading the table of contents,glossary,and,when available,study guide in the text is all you will need to do to get by in class and on tests.

Question 27

Before Pluto was downgraded,the planets could be recalled using "My very eager mother just served us nine pickles."

Question 28

If you are truly confident in your knowledge of the material,you will remember it for life without any further work.

Question 29

Mind maps illustrate the types of relationships between thinking styles.

Question 30

Singing your reading assignments,notes,and flashcards can help you remember the material.

Question 31

Reading the assigned material after class will make it easier to understand the more challenging aspects in the text.

Question 32

The night before a test,staying awake and reviewing as much as possible will help you do well.

Question 33

If you are nervous about your ability to remember information during a test,you can:

A)Do Lamaze breathing
B)Do a data dump at the start of the test so you have everything written down in front of you
C)Recite the material
D)Stop worrying,it's only a percentage of your grade

Question 34

Each form of question has techniques that can help you to Answer it correctly.

Question 35

Successful students show up in time for class,pay attention,and never speak unless explicitly directed to by the instructor.

Question 36

You will most likely be tested on your comprehension of the vital concepts,terms,and facts as imparted by the text and the instructor.

Question 37

Once you have graduated,you will not need test-taking skills again.

Question 38

To amplify your test score,you should:

A)Miss the test day,then take a make-up after finding out what was on the original test
B)Argue for a more generous curve
C)Take a really long time to complete your test; be the last one to hand in your paper
D)Know if your instructor penalizes wrong Answers more than leaving an Answer blank