Deck 1: Learning Styles

Question 1

All of the following self-care activities enhance memory EXCEPT:

A)healthy nutrition.
B)stress-reduction activities.
C)cramming for exams.
D)socialization activities.

Answer 1

cramming for exams.

Question 2

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
Strategies used to analyze and remember data

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Answer 2

information-processing method

Question 3

Match each word with the correct definition.
need to see data with their eyes

A)visual
B)auditory
C)verbal
D)kinesthetic
E)social
F)solitary

Answer 3

visual

Question 4

Match each word with the correct definition.
need to speak in order to think

A)visual
B)auditory
C)verbal
D)kinesthetic
E)social
F)solitary

Question 5

All of the following self-care activities enhance memory EXCEPT:

A)regular, good-quality sleep.
B)regular exercise.
C)socialization activities.
D)insufficient quantity of sleep.

Question 6

Oral discussions appeal to students with which learning style?

A)verbal only
B)auditory only
C)social only
D)verbal, auditory and social

Question 7

Practicing a skill with a partner appeals to which type of learner?

A)Kinesthetic only
B)Visual only
C)Verbal only
D)Kinesthetic and visual

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding visual learners?

A)They can recall information by "seeing" it in their mind's eye.
B)During conversations they use visual words such as "touch" and "feel."
C)They like to "bounce things off" their friends.
D)They feel compelled to speak in order to think.

Question 9

Match each word with the correct definition.
need to hear the spoken word

A)visual
B)auditory
C)verbal
D)kinesthetic
E)social
F)solitary

Question 10

All of the following statements are true regarding analytical learners EXCEPT:

A)They approach problem-solving in a logical, methodical manner.
B)They need to see the big picture before knowing the details.
C)They like to group data into categories for further study.
D)They may get sidetracked with insignificant details.

Question 11

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
The time and energy you devote; the greater your effort, the better your recall

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 12

Which of the following factors decreases your ability to store information in long-term memory?

A)Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period of time
B)Rehearsal of the data over and over
C)Consciously attending to and focusing on the data
D)Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events

Question 13

Match each word with the correct definition.
need to touch and manipulate things

A)visual
B)auditory
C)verbal
D)kinesthetic
E)social
F)solitary

Question 14

Match each word with the correct definition.
enjoy group synergy and lively discussions

A)visual
B)auditory
C)verbal
D)kinesthetic
E)social
F)solitary

Question 15

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period of time

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 16

Diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of data?

A)kinesthetic
B)visual
C)solitary
D)verbal

Question 17

Match each word with the correct definition.
prefer to study alone

A)visual
B)auditory
C)verbal
D)kinesthetic
E)social
F)solitary

Question 18

Reading written words aloud can utilize which learning style?

A)Verbal only
B)Visual only
C)Kinesthetic only
D)Verbal and visual

Question 19

All of the following words of advice are appropriate for the global learner EXCEPT:

A)You are a multitasker, so don't be afraid to mix it up a bit to make your study efforts more lively and enjoyable.
B)Begin each study session by identifying the relationship between what you are currently studying and your future career ambitions.
C)Beware of your tendency to get stuck in analysis paralysis.
D)While reading, make note of terms or concepts that you skipped over, and take time to look them up later.

Question 20

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
The extent to which you consciously attend to and focus on the data

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 21

You are able to use all four learning styles if you participate in flash card games with a partner.

Question 22

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
The first brief impression during which your brain registers patterns, sounds, smells, or other sensory data

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 23

"Cramming" for an exam will help you store information in your long term memory, which enables you to pass your exam and recall the information later in your future career.

Question 24

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 25

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
Stimuli that hamper your ability to attend to information as you learn

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 26

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
Relating new information to a prior experience or previously learned information

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 27

Making and watching a video of yourself as you explain all of the components of a piece of equipment uses your auditory, visual, verbal, and kinesthetic learning styles.

Question 28

Solitary learners may enjoy using online discussion boards and social media for group assignments.

Question 29

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
Rehearsal of the data over and over

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 30

Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events decreases your ability to store the information in long-term memory.

Question 31

All people perceive, understand, and remember information in the same way.

Question 32

Making and watching a video of a classmate who is speaking aloud while practicing a skill uses your visual, verbal, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles.

Question 33

Acronyms are abbreviations created by using the first letters or word parts in names or phrases.

Question 34

Analytical learners generally see the big picture first and later pay more attention to the details.

Question 35

Making and listening to an audio recording of yourself as you read your notes aloud uses your visual, verbal, and auditory learning styles.

Question 36

Reading your textbook quietly to yourself only uses your visual learning style.

Question 37

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
Clustering data into groups

A)attention
B)repetition
C)information-processing method
D)study effort
E)emotional relationship
F)connection
G)interference
H)cramming
I)chunking
J)sensory memory

Question 38

Mnemonics are memory aids that are useful when you need to remember lists or sequenced pieces of information.