Deck 4: Learning Styles, Majors, and Careers: Knowing Your Talents and Finding Your Direction

Question 1

According to the Personality Spectrum,what is NOT a primary characteristic of an Organizer?

A)loyalty
B)creativity
C)dependability
D)ability to manage heavy workloads

Answer 1

creativity

Question 2

The __________ __________ __________ __________ is a test that pinpoints how one functions at school and work.

Answer 2

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Question 3

When new material is very difficult for you,which of your intelligence types is it best to use?

A)This is your opportunity to improve your less developed areas.
B)This is when it's important to use your most dominant areas.
C)This is when you try to use all the intelligence types together.
D)It isn't necessary to choose which type to use.

Answer 3

This is when it's important to use your most dominant areas.

Question 4

__________-__________ intelligence is the ability to perceive and create images.

Question 5

Which student has the "best" learning style?

A)Factual learners who are good with data and detailed experimentation have a learning advantage.
B)Linear learners who learn in a logical,ordered progression have a learning advantage.
C)Different learning styles are suited to different situations.There is no one "best" way to learn.
D)none of the above

Question 6

What information can you learn about yourself and how you can maximize your functioning at school by completing the Personality Spectrum developed by Joyce Bishop?

A)You can learn what classes to avoid.
B)You can understand how your personality was developed.
C)You can develop suitable learning strategies for your learning style.
D)none of the above

Question 7

What is "bodily-kinesthetic" ability?

A)the ability to use the physical body skillfully and take in knowledge through bodily sensation
B)the ability to excel at sports
C)the ability to use verbal language well in communicating
D)the ability to comprehend charts,graphs,and other visual images

Question 8

A learning style __________ is a test that identifies the process one uses to take in,retain,and use information.

Question 9

__________ __________ is a test to measure psychological temperaments.

Question 10

Ali has a strong interpersonal intelligence.She enjoys her history class but does not like memorizing facts and repetition.What would be a good study strategy for Ali?

A)Think of concepts,interpretations,or theories that link the facts together.
B)Create a rhythm out of the words.
C)Use flash cards with a study group.
D)Review notes outside on a park bench.

Question 11

What is the MOST significant benefit of understanding how you learn?

A)It helps you label yourself so you'll know why you're having problems in certain areas.
B)It helps you learn about your preferences and dominant areas and how you can maximize achievement.
C)It helps you to accept your limitations and what type of person you'll be in the future.
D)It helps you select a major.

Question 12

Howard Gardner defines an intelligence as an ability to

A)use the physical body skillfully and take in knowledge through bodily sensation.
B)understand one's own behavior and feelings.
C)relate to others,noticing their moods,motivations,and feelings.
D)solve problems or fashion products that are useful in a particular cultural setting or community.

Question 13

The way an instructor presents material can be called his or her __________ __________.

Question 14

Which of the following is a good strategy for exploring majors and careers?

A)Recognize strengths in multiple intelligences.
B)Be guided by your core values.
C)Find a way to make money doing what you love.
D)Shadow a professional in the career for a day.
E)all of the above
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Question 15

An interpersonal learner tends to benefit from

A)working with others.
B)a lecture setting.
C)listening to music while studying.
D)studying in a solitary environment.

Question 16

Study techniques that may specifically benefit interpersonal learners include

A)studying alone.
B)teaching material to someone else.
C)connecting related facts using arrows when taking notes.
D)writing short summaries of the material.

Question 17

The way in which the mind receives and processes information is called a(n)_________ _________.

Question 18

If you are a "Giver" personality type,what study technique would be LEAST helpful?

A)participating in a study group
B)picking classes that relate to people
C)studying alone
D)none of the above

Question 19

Knowing your learning styles profile can help you

A)explore who you are.
B)take better notes.
C)interact more effectively with others.
D)all of the above

Question 20

Shannon's most developed intelligences are naturalistic and bodily-kinesthetic.What probably would be the worst career choice for her based on these abilities?

A)telemarketer
B)landscaper
C)yoga instructor
D)massage therapist

Question 21

The key to finding a rewarding career is exploring your options and following your ____________.

Question 22

A __________ __________ is a neurological disorder that interferes with one's ability to store,process,and produce information.

Question 23

A strength in one or more ______________ may lead to a major,and internship,or even a lifelong career.

Question 24

Effective study techniques for someone with __________-__________ intelligence would be to rewrite notes and teach someone else the material.