Deck 6: Reading and Remembering

Question 1

One system for reading is SQ4R. This stands for

A)Study, Question, Read, Recite, Record, and Review.
B)Survey, Question, Relate, Relearn, Record, and Revise.
C)Study, Question, Relate, Relearn, Recite, and Review.
D)System, Quality, Review, Relate, Recite, and Relearn.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Examples of advance organizers are

A)P.O.W.E.R. tools.
B)the preface, introduction, and table of contents.
C)mental distractions.
D)outlines, overviews, and objectives.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A formal technique used to make material more readily remembered is referred to as a(n)

A)rhyme.
B)acrostic.
C)acronym.
D)mnemonic.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The key to good reading is

A)speed.
B)using a highlighter.
C)having the right tools of the trade.
D)understanding the material.

Question 5

Two particularly useful rethinking tools are rereading and

A)rephrasing.
B)highlighting.
C)questioning.
D)concept mapping.

Question 6

Rehearsal refers to

A)writing in your textbook.
B)practicing and learning material.
C)describing what you've read.
D)reviewing your reading materials.

Question 7

If you are going to use a text extensively throughout the semester, it is useful to start by reading the

A)set assignments.
B)front matter.
C)syllabus.
D)index.

Question 8

Studying and rehearsing material past the point of initial mastery to the point at which recall becomes automatic is referred to as

A)SQ4R.
B)a mnemonic.
C)overlearning.
D)rehearsal.

Question 9

The preface, introduction, and table of contents to a book are referred to as

A)advance organizers.
B)a P.O.W.E.R. tool.
C)front matter.
D)a memory strategy.

Question 10

According to your textbook, you will find it easier to concentrate on longer reading assignments if you

A)make the material yours.
B)break them into several smaller segments.
C)read them straight through.
D)read them out louD.Reading in small bits makes concentration more manageable.

Question 11

Front matter is

A)P.O.W.E.R. tools.
B)the preface, introduction, and table of contents.
C)mental distractions.
D)outlines, overviews, and objectives.

Question 12

A word or phrase formed by the first letters of a series of terms is referred to as a(n)

A)rhyme.
B)acrostic.
C)acronym.
D)mnemonic.

Question 13

Your attention span is

A)the time you take to prepare for a reading assignment.
B)the length of time you sustain focus.
C)the information you recall when reading.
D)the primary item you need to finish a reading assignment.

Question 14

A sentence in which the first letters of the words correspond to the material that is to be remembered is referred to as a(n)

A)rhyme.
B)acrostic.
C)acronym.
D)mnemonic.

Question 15

Understanding the material is the

A)P.O.W.E.R. Learning method.
B)pursuit of academia.
C)key to good reading.
D)tool of the trade.

Question 16

The length of time you can sustain focus is your

A)index.
B)front matter.
C)reading assignment.
D)attention span.

Question 17

The process of practicing and learning material is referred to as

A)recite.
B)review.
C)rehearsal.
D)recorD.Rehearsal helps transfer material you've encountered into your memory.

Question 18

An advance organizer is

A)a clue to the meaning and organization of new reading material that paves the way for later learning.
B)the preface, introduction, and table of contents of a book.
C)the length of time that attention is usually sustained.
D)the process of practicing and learning material.

Question 19

If you can't remember the meaning of a word when reading in a foreign language you should

A)immediately look it up in a dictionary.
B)not stop or you will interrupt your train of thought.
C)try to figure it out using context clues.
D)look it up in a dictionary after you finish reading.

Question 20

The first step in building a better memory is to

A)read the outlines, overviews, and objectives.
B)focus on what is less crucial.
C)read the front matter.
D)determine what you wish to recall.

Question 21

Evaluation of what you've read is crucial. It consists of

A)creating acronyms.
B)identifying main ideas and their value.
C)rehearsing mnemonics.
D)questioning your reading.

Question 22

Understanding the author's point of view is not essential to active reading.
Knowing the author's purpose can help you a great deal as you read.

Question 23

The first or last sentence of a paragraph will often present a key point.
Writers typically use topic sentences and summary remarks to present a key point.

Question 24

According to your textbook, what is the best way to remember what you have read?

A)Put it away for at least two days.
B)Rethink the material, rereading the more difficult or important parts.
C)Write a one-page summary.
D)Highlight key words.

Question 25

An important feature of advance organizers is to provide a framework for what you will be reading.
Advance organizers, such as outlines, overviews, section objectives, and so on, provide a framework and context for the material.

Question 26

Memory consolidation is referred to as

A)the process by which our physical memories require the use of mnemonics.
B)the process by which the physical links between brain cells that represent memory become fixed and stable over time.
C)the process by which our brain uses the SQ4R method.
D)the process by which we begin to lose our memories and have to continually reread in order to remember.

Question 27

One common learning disability is known as

A)acronym.
B)dyslexia.
C)memory conditioning.
D)memory loss.

Question 28

Determining what information is more crucial to the main point compared to those that aren't as crucial is referred to as

A)being honest with yourself.
B)thinking critically about the presented arguments.
C)prioritizing the ideas.
D)determining the main theme.

Question 29

Pretending to explain your reading material to a fellow classmate helps you to

A)improve your speaking skills.
B)recognize flaws in an argument.
C)identify weak spots in your understanding of the material.
D)prioritize the ideas in the material.

Question 30

Difficulties in processing information when listening, speaking, reading, or writing can signal a

A)memorization strategy.
B)mnemonic.
C)memory consolidation.
D)learning disability.

Question 31

You have been assigned a text that you will be reading from throughout the semester. Briefly explain what steps you can take to prepare yourself before reading the specific weekly assignments, so that you will understand and retain the material better.

Question 32

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) poses no real challenges for college reading.
For the 1 to 3 percent of college students with ADHD, planning, staying on task, and maintaining interest while reading pose real challenges.

Question 33

List three advance organizers that are often built into textbooks, and briefly explain how you could create your own advance organizers.

Question 34

Learning disabilities are linked to I.Q.
There is no relationship between learning disabilities and I.Q.

Question 35

When highlighting and underlining reading material, more is usually better.
It is best to highlight only the key information. As a general rule, you should highlight no more than 10 percent of the material.

Question 36

When reading mathematical texts, it is best to skip over the formulas at first.
It is a mistake to skip over the formulas. Look at them, think about them, annotate them, and make them concrete by substituting actual numbers for abstract numbers.

Question 37

You should read all material with the same degree of intensity.
The purpose of the reading assignment, as well as the type of material, will determine how deeply you need to read.

Question 38

When reading, you should make as few marks in your book as possible so you will not be distracted when you go back to revise.
Underlining, taking notes, drawing diagrams, and marking in your book are strategies for successful reading.

Question 39

The process by which the physical links between brain cells that represent memory become fixed and stable over time is referred to as

A)memory shortening.
B)creating mnemonics.
C)using the SQ4R method.
D)memory consolidation.

Question 40

Writing is one of the most important aspects of reading.
Writing helps to facilitate active reading. Underlining, taking notes, drawing diagrams, and marking in your book are strategies for successful reading.

Question 41

According to the textbook, "Evaluation is a crucial step in reading." What are some things you can do to evaluate how well you have understood what you have read?

Question 42

How can you use visuals to help you understand and remember what you have read?