Deck 4: Learning and Thinking in College

Question 1

Which term refers to the thoughtful consideration of the information, ideas, and arguments we encounter in order to guide belief and action?

A) metacognition
B) learning
C) multimodal learner
D) critical thinking

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which is a basic physiological need according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

A) need for food
B) need for friends
C) need to express yourself
D) need for employment

Answer 2

A

Question 3

According to Maslow, the need for self-esteem is best met through

A) family love and support.
B) long-term employment.
C) one's sense of purpose.
D) achievement.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Albert Bandura's theory of social learning is based on the idea that

A) adults learn new roles when they go through a change or transition in their lives.
B) people learn from each other by observing one another's actions and the results of those actions.
C) people are best able to learn when their physical, social, and emotional needs have been met.
D) different people prefer to use their senses in different ways when learning new information.

Question 5

Nancy Schlossberg's transition theory states that

A) change helps adults grow and learn new ways of thinking and behaving.
B) children are far less susceptible than adults to the negative effects of change.
C) adults are most likely to persevere through a transition if their efforts will be rewarded.
D) when people reach adulthood, they transition to a different preferred learning style.

Question 6

Which is NOT a model for thinking about and describing learning styles?

A) VARK Learning Styles Inventory
B) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
C) Learning Management System
D) Kolb Inventory

Question 7

Which model for thinking about and describing learning styles focuses on abilities we need to develop in order to learn?

A) Kolb Inventory
B) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
C) Learning Management System
D) VARK Learning Styles Inventory

Question 8

Which tool investigates basic personality characteristics and how they relate to human interaction and learning?

A) Learning Management System
B) VARK Learning Styles Inventory
C) Kolb Inventory
D) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Question 9

The VARK inventory focuses on how learners

A) use their senses to learn.
B) must have certain needs met in order to learn.
C) relate to human interaction and learning.
D) are affected by their emotions when learning.

Question 10

Pat is taking European History, and the exams for the class typically focus on events and dates. After each class, he draws timelines to plot the events covered in the lecture. Which learning style best describes Pat?

A) visual
B) aural
C) read/write
D) kinesthetic

Question 11

An aural learner would BEST learn the material in a textbook by

A) highlighting important information.
B) referring to the pictures, tables, and charts.
C) reading the information out loud.
D) drawing charts and models to explain the information.

Question 12

Brian, Maxine, Michelle, and Bill have been friends since high school, and now they are all pursuing different careers at the same community college. Which of the friends is MOST likely an aural learner?

A) Brian, who likes to record the instructor's lectures. In this way he can go back and review all the key points from that day's class as he reviews his notes.
B) Maxine, who enjoys practicing all the skills for her cosmetology course on her friends once she reads about the procedures in the text. She knows that it helps her learn the skills and commit them to memory.
C) Michelle, who takes many notes during her classes because she finds that she retains the information better when she writes down the key points.
D) Bill, who often draws out timelines, graphs, and charts when learning new information to help him retain the facts.

Question 13

Which type of learner prefers to learn information that is displayed as words?

A) kinesthetic
B) read/write
C) visual
D) aural

Question 14

Jaime loves his Electrical Technology course and is enthusiastic about pursuing a career in electrical engineering. He finds that he learns best when he can use equipment in the lab to practice skills that the instructor described and demonstrated in class. Based on this information, which learning style best describes Jaime?

A) visual
B) aural
C) read/write
D) kinesthetic

Question 15

Which study strategy would be MOST effective for visual learners?

A) supplementing their notes with real-world examples
B) writing imaginary test questions and responding in writing
C) underlining or highlighting their notes
D) reading their notes out loud

Question 16

Which type of learners would benefit MOST from asking themselves questions and speaking their answers?

A) aural
B) kinesthetic
C) visual
D) read/write

Question 17

Which type of learners would benefit MOST from summarizing diagrams or flowcharts into statements?

A) kinesthetic
B) aural
C) visual
D) read/write

Question 18

A kinesthetic learner would benefit MOST from which study strategy?

A) creating and reviewing charts and diagrams
B) reading and rewriting notes of the covered material
C) listening to a pre-recorded lecture of the instructor
D) testing ideas through experimentation, experience, and learning from their mistakes

Question 19

An individual who is able to use different learning strategies to match the learning environment is considered a(n)

A) kinesthetic learner.
B) multimodal learner.
C) environmental learner.
D) experiential learner.

Question 20

Which approach is NOT an example of a strategy to strengthen metacognition skills?

A) highlight the textbook as you read
B) use acronyms to increase recall ability
C) reflect on your reading comprehension
D) take turns quizzing the material with a partner

Question 21

Learning disabilities are usually recognized and diagnosed

A) before a child begins school.
B) in grade school.
C) in high school.
D) in college.

Question 22

Which learning disability MOST commonly affects college students?

A) auditory processing disorder
B) dysgraphia
C) dyscalculia
D) attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Question 23

If you think you might have a learning disability that has not yet been documented, it would be MOST appropriate to visit the office of students with disabilities or the

A) school library.
B) campus center.
C) learning center.
D) office of student affairs.

Question 24

In order to be a critical thinker you should

A) draw a conclusion based on an expert's research.
B) carefully examine your assumptions and beliefs.
C) examine a peer-reviewed article on the topic.
D) avoid an argument by accepting another's claim.

Question 25

Which is NOT an example of a logical fallacy?

A) attacking another person's position
B) accepting a slippery slope argument
C) begging
D) making hasty generalizations

Question 26

Which term describes a flaw in reasoning that people make in their use of logic?

A) logical reasoning
B) argument
C) logical fallacy
D) critical thinking

Question 27

Daniela started jogging two miles every morning. In the past month, she lost 10 pounds. Knowing this, you conclude that if you want to lose 10 pounds, you should jog two miles every morning. This is an example of which logical fallacy?

A) jumping on a bandwagon
B) appealing to false authority
C) falling victim to false cause
D) accepting a slippery slope argument

Question 28

A system of classifying goals for the learning process that is now used to define and describe the process that students use to understand and think critically is

A) VARK Learning Styles Inventory.
B) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
C) Bloom's taxonomy.
D) critical thinking.

Question 29

Which level of Bloom's taxonomy involves students breaking information into parts to determine structure, logic, consistencies, and inconsistencies?

A) create
B) evaluate
C) analyze
D) understand

Question 30

Which level of Bloom's taxonomy involves students making judgments and decisions about new information?

A) create
B) evaluate
C) analyze
D) understand

Question 31

Learning and thinking are two separate concepts.

Question 32

If your basic needs are met and you develop friendships and experience success, it becomes easier to focus on your courses and continue to learn.

Question 33

You can learn more effectively by working in groups than you can independently.

Question 34

Someone with a diagnosed learning disability cannot adapt or compensate for his or her disability.

Question 35

An individual who prefers to learn by working in groups or with others is considered a social learner in the VARK inventory.

Question 36

Most instructors modify their teaching style to accommodate all four of the different learning styles.

Question 37

Metacognitive thinking helps to make you aware of how you learn and think.

Question 38

Instructors often use collaborative learning in their courses because it minimizes the potential for conflict between group members.

Question 39

A learning disability is in no way related to intelligence.

Question 40

Using an athlete to promote a sports drink is an example of a logical fallacy.

Question 41

Explain how knowing your VARK score can help you do better in your college classes. Now that you know your VARK score, what changes do you propose to make in how you study and why?

Question 42

Imagine that you have an instructor with a learning style that is different from your own. Explain how this would affect your learning and describe at least three strategies you would use to overcome this hurdle and improve your learning in the class.

Question 43

When you use metacognitive thinking, you become aware of how you learn and think. What are some strategies that you can use to develop your metacognitive skills?

Question 44

Imagine that you have a learning disability. Develop a plan of action for how you will address this challenge to ensure that you achieve a good grade point average in your first term in college.

Question 45

Courses in all disciplines will require you to have critical thinking skills. What are three ways that you can think critically about a topic or argument?

Question 46

Arguments are often comprised of faulty reasoning. Describe four different logical fallacies and provide an example of each.

Question 47

You are developing an argument to present to your public speaking class. While gathering evidence to support your claims, you begin to question the quality of a few sources. What should you do? What should you avoid? Be sure to explain your reasoning.

Question 48

College instructors often use collaborative learning in their courses. What are five benefits of working in groups?

Question 49

How is critical thinking different from problem solving? What are some situations you might experience in college that will require problem-solving skills?

Question 50

List the six levels of Bloom's taxonomy. Explain why this framework is often used by instructors to help you to develop a deeper understanding of a situation or concept.