Deck 1: Introduction the Psychology

Question 1

The S in the SQ4R method stands for

A)search.
B)survey.
C)study.
D)sequence.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Last night you vegged out in front of the TV set and watched a couple of hours of programs.However, this morning you have trouble remembering the plot of either of the programs.According to Donald Normas, your passive viewing of the television is a good example of

A)reflective cognition.
B)experiential cognition.
C)transient narcosis.
D)depersonalization.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In your psychology textbook, each major chapter heading is accompanied by one of the _____, which will help the student to build a "mental map" of upcoming topics.

A)Psychology in Action segments
B)Gateway Questions
C)Critical Thinking boxes
D)Knowledge Builders

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In your psychology textbook, each chapter opens with a chapter survey that includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)Gateway Theme
B)Gateway Questions
C)Preview
D)Knowledge Builders

Question 5

The fourth R is the SQ4R method stands for

A)recite.
B)reflect.
C)review.
D)read.

Question 6

Latoya is using a reading strategy that has been shown to improve learning and grades because it promotes active learning and information processing.Latoya is using the _____ method.

A)LISAN
B)Keyword
C)SQ4R
D)EMDR

Question 7

One way to be more reflective while reading a textbook is to

A)use massed practice.
B)use experiential cognition.
C)use the SQ4R method.
D)reread a textbook assignment, at least four times before every test.

Question 8

Margaret has just started reading the assigned chapter in her psychology textbook.She begins by looking at the topic headings, figure captions, and the chapter summaries in order to get an overall picture of what she will be reading.Margaret is performing which step in the SQ4R method?

A)query
B)sequence
C)survey
D)reflect

Question 9

Actively thinking about what you have just experienced describes _____ cognition.

A)reflective
B)experiential
C)contextual
D)retroactive

Question 10

The first R in the SQ4R method stands for

A)recite.
B)reflect.
C)review.
D)read.

Question 11

The most important step in the SQ4R method may be _____, in which readers relate new facts, terms, and concepts to information they already know well or to their own experiences.

A)review
B)reflect
C)sequential cognition
D)query experientially

Question 12

Sean opens his psychology textbook to the first chapter and looks over the Gateway Theme and the lists of Gateway Questions as well as a Preview section.These features of his psychology textbook will help Sean to identify the important ideas in the chapter as well as getting him interested in the topics to be covered.Sean has just engaged in which step of the SQ4R method?

A)reflect
B)review
C)survey
D)sequential cognition

Question 13

According to Donald Norman, _____ cognition involves more or less passively letting an event happen to you.

A)reactive
B)reflective
C)contextual
D)experiential

Question 14

Using the SQ4R method is an example of using _____ while reading a textbook.

A)massed practice
B)contextual practice
C)experiential cognition.
D)reflective cognition.

Question 15

According to your textbook authors, students who get good grades tend to

A)study early in the morning rather than right before they go to sleep.
B)work smarter, not just longer and harder.
C)tend to read each chapter at least three times.
D)try not to overlearn material, since this confusing them.

Question 16

The six steps of the SQ4R, in order, are

A)survey, question, read, recite, reflect, and review.
B)sequence, query, read, recite, review, and reflect.
C)skim, question, read, relate, recite, and reflect.
D)scan, query, read, recite, review, and relate.

Question 17

Jasmine is reading the section of her textbook entitled "Stages of Sleep." She thinks to herself, "Is there more than one stage of sleep?" "What are the stages of sleep?" "How do they differ?" Jasmine is performing which step in the SQ4R method?

A)question
B)sequence
C)survey
D)reflect

Question 18

In your psychology textbook, the _____ help students to focus on seeking information as they begin reading each section of the chapter.

A)Psychology in Action segments
B)Dialogue Questions
C)Critical Thinking boxes
D)Knowledge Builders

Question 19

After reading a small amount of material in her textbook, Juanita pauses and rehearses what she has just read and tries to mentally answer the question, "What is the main idea here?" Juanita also jots down brief notes on what she has just read.Juanita is engaged in which of the six steps of the SQ4R method?

A)survey
B)sequence
C)review
D)recite

Question 20

You are flipping through the television channels when you come upon a program about your future career.The next day, you tell your best friend about all the details you learned from this program.According to Donald Norman, you exhibited _____ cognition regarding your viewing of the program on your future occupation.

A)reactive
B)reflective
C)experiential
D)contextual

Question 21

The I in the LISAN method stands for

A)identify.
B)initiate.
C)ideas.
D)illustrations.

Question 22

According to the authors of your textbook, which of the following would be considered a POOR study strategy?

A)self-testing
B)studying in a specific place
C)massed practice
D)using mnemonics

Question 23

In the psychology textbook, a running glossary is like a "mini-dictionary" and is located

A)at the beginning of each chapter.
B)at the end of each chapter.
C)near the end of the book.
D)in the lower right-hand corner of the chapter pages.

Question 24

_____ practice consists of a large number of short study sessions, while long, uninterrupted study sessions are called _____ practice.

A)Massed; spaced
B)Spaced; massed
C)Experiential, sequential
D)Sequential; experiential

Question 25

According to the authors of your textbook, which of the following would be considered a GOOD study strategy?

A)using mnemonics
B)recopying lecture notes
C)massed practice
D)group study sessions

Question 26

In your psychology textbook, Discovering Psychology boxes invite you to relate psychology to your own life, while the Human Diversity boxes encourage students to think about the rich variability of the human experience.Thus, these features aid which step in the SQ4R method?

A)reflect
B)question
C)survey
D)sequential cognition

Question 27

When you review your notes, you will learn more if you

A)improve your notes by filling in gaps, completing thoughts, and looking for connections among the ideas.
B)link new ideas to what you already know.
C)summarize your notes, "boil them down," and organize them.
D)do all of these.

Question 28

After each class section, write down at least _____ major ideas, definitions, or details that are likely to become test questions.Then, make up questions from your notes and be sure you can answer them.

A)two
B)three
C)five
D)seven

Question 29

In taking notes in class, LaShonda tries to anticipate what the teacher will say and looks for the core of ideas that will make up this lecture.She listens for signal words that will tell her what direction her instructor is taking, and she sits where she can get involved and ask questions.Lastly, LaShonda is selective in writing down only the key points of the lecture, so she can focus on what the professor is saying.LaShonda is engaged in

A)experiential cognition.
B)the LISAN method.
C)the SQ4R method.
D)the use of mnemonics.

Question 30

Abigail usually studies her notes in each class every night, while Carlos usually waits until the night before an exam and studies for about five hours.Abigail is exhibiting _____ practice, while Carlos is engaged in _____ practice.

A)massed; spaced
B)spaced; massed
C)experiential, sequential
D)sequential; experiential

Question 31

According to the LISAN method, phrases that instructors use, such as "there are three reasons why," "the most important step," and "on the contrary" would be examples of

A)experiential cognition.
B)mnemonics.
C)signal words.
D)acronyms.

Question 32

Each chapter of your psychology textbook ends with a _____ section.These discussions are filled with practical ideas you can relate to your own life.

A)Discovering Psychology
B)Critical Thinking
C)Clinical File
D)Psychology in Action

Question 33

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to a student in taking and using class notes?

A)Try to anticipate what your teacher will say by asking yourself questions.
B)Try to be like a tape recorder by taking down the teacher's statements exactly.
C)Listen for words that tell you the direction the instructor is taking.
D)It is best to review one's class notes every day.

Question 34

Using the LISAN method helps a student to

A)become an active listener.
B)take better notes in class.
C)avoid distractions and skillfully gather ideas.
D)do all of these.

Question 35

Each chapter in your psychology book concludes with summaries of the chapter's "big ideas" and enduring principles.These ending summaries will help you during which step in the SQ4R method?

A)sequencing
B)scanning
C)recite
D)review

Question 36

A(n) _____ listener is a person who knows how to maintain attention, avoid distractions, and skillfully gather information from class lectures.

A)active
B)experiential
C)compulsive
D)intuitive

Question 37

According to the authors of your textbook, which of the following would be considered a GOOD study strategy?

A)overlearning
B)recopying lecture notes
C)outlining chapters
D)group study sessions

Question 38

According to the authors of your textbook, which of the following would be considered a POOR study strategy?

A)self-testing
B)overlearning
C)spaced practice
D)recopying your lecture notes

Question 39

The L in the LISAN method stands for

A)lead.
B)listen.
C)lecture.
D)liaison.

Question 40

Your psychology textbook is divided into short sections that end with a learning guide called _____, which provides chances for you to think, rehearse, reflect, and test your memory.

A)a refection signpost
B)a knowledge builder
C)a running glossary
D)key questions

Question 41

Continuing to study and learn after you think you have mastered a topic is known as

A)mnemonics.
B)overlearning.
C)spaced practice.
D)massed practice.

Question 42

If you remember that "gato" is the Spanish word for "cat," but visualizing a cat sitting on the top of a gate, then you are using a

A)mnemonic.
B)memorizer.
C)retriever.
D)lisan device.

Question 43

One way to overlearn is to approach all tests as if they will be

A)multiple choice.
B)true-false.
C)matching.
D)essay.

Question 44

Susan has started college.To maximize her learning, she sets specific, objective learning goals; makes a daily, weekly, and monthly learning strategy; monitors and rewards herself; evaluates her progress, and takes corrective action when needed.Susan's actions illustrate

A)the SQ4R method.
B)the LISAN method.
C)massed practice.
D)self-regulated learning.

Question 45

Students who procrastinate

A)work only under pressure and skip classes.
B)give false reasons for late work.
C)tend to feel frustrated, bored, and guilty much of the time.
D)exhibit all of these characteristics.

Question 46

For best results, make your mnemonic images

A)exaggerated or bizarre.
B)vivid.
C)interactive.
D)all of these.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a part of self-regulated learning?

A)set specific, objective learning goals
B)making daily, weekly, and monthly plans for learning
C)being your own teacher
D)utilizing massed practice before each exam

Question 48

The first step in self-regulated learning is to

A)set specific, objective learning goals.
B)plan a learning strategy.
C)be your own teacher.
D)take corrective action.

Question 49

A _____ is a memory aid that links new information to ideas or images that are easy to remember.

A)lisan device
B)memorizer
C)retriever
D)mnemonic

Question 50

When one changes from passive learning to active, goal-oriented learning, he or she is engaged in

A)massed practice.
B)experiential recitation.
C)self-regulated learning.
D)classical conditioning.

Question 51

Regarding good study strategies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)You should not try to learn anything new about a subject during the last day before a test.
B)Massed practice is usually superior to spaced practice.
C)Trying to learn only from studying the practice quizzes will probably lower your grade.
D)Many students underprepare for exams, and most overestimate how well they will do on the exam.

Question 52

Procrastinators can improve their grades and study habits through

A)the use of negative self-statements.
B)better time management.
C)experiential cognition.
D)all of these.

Question 53

According to the discussion of self-regulated learning in your textbook, if you fall short of your goals, you should

A)reward yourself for your effort, not for meeting your goals.
B)redo your long-term goals by lowering them and making them less specific.
C)adjust how you budget your time and take advantage of tutoring programs.
D)do all of these.

Question 54

Regarding procrastination, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)By procrastinating, students can blame poor work on a late start, rather than a lack of ability.
B)Procrastinators work only under pressure, skip classes, and give false reasons for late work.
C)Procrastinators tend to feel frustrated, bored, and guilty more often than those who do not procrastinate.
D)Perfectionists rarely procrastinate.

Question 55

Regarding why students procrastinate, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A)Because students often equate grades with their personal worth, students who procrastinate can blame poor work on a late start, rather than a lack of ability.
B)Perfectionism is related to procrastinating, since it is hard to start an assignment if one expects the impossible.
C)Students with an all-or-nothing work habits often procrastinate.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 56

Students who are perfectionists often end up with all-or-nothing work habits that can lead to

A)self-regulated learning.
B)procrastination.
C)overlearning.
D)spaced study sessions.

Question 57

Chris is studying for his psychology test by using flash cards and the practice quizzes.Chris is engaged in

A)mnemonics.
B)the LISAN method.
C)self-testing.
D)the SQ4R method.

Question 58

Evaluating what topics you need to study more by posing questions to yourself is known as

A)mnemonics.
B)self-testing.
C)the LISAN method.
D)the SQ4R method.

Question 59

Students who _____ work only under pressure, skip classes, give false reasons for late work, feel frustrated, bored, and guilty.

A)procrastinate
B)are self-regulated learners
C)use spaced practice
D)overlearn

Question 60

If you remember that the cerebellum controls coordination by picturing someone named "Sarah Bellum," who is very coordinated, then you are using a

A)lisan device.
B)memorizer.
C)retriever.
D)mnemonic.

Question 61

_____ keep(s) lists of your favorite URLs so that you can return to them.

A)A link
B)A website
C)A browser
D)All of these

Question 62

Regarding short-answer tests, such as fill-in-the-blank or define a term, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A)As you study, pay special attention to the lists of related terms.
B)The best way to prepare for short-answer tests is to overlearn the details of the course.
C)When taking a short-answer test, it is best to start with questions you are sure you know, followed by those you probably know.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 63

Regarding the use of time management, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)The beauty of sticking to a schedule is that you know you are making an honest effort.
B)Sticking to a schedule helps you avoid feeling bored while you are working or guilty when you play.
C)Realize that some of the free times that you have marked on your schedule will have to be converted to study times.
D)Students who study hard and practice time management do get better grades.

Question 64

Good test-taking strategies for objective tests include which of the following?

A)Read all choices for each question before you make a decision.
B)Read rapidly and skip items you are unsure of.
C)When you have doubts, your second answer is more likely to be correct.
D)All of these are good test-taking suggestions.

Question 65

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?

A)Read all directions and questions carefully.
B)Quickly survey the test before you begin.
C)Answer the more difficult questions before the easy ones.
D)Ask the teacher for clarification when necessary.

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

A)It is not necessary to make an elaborate outline of your answer before writing.Just jot down your ideas as they come and logically arrange them.
B)Be direct, make a point, and support it.
C)If the question asks for one example, it is better to give several examples in order to gain points.
D)Your ideas are of first importance, so look over your essay answers for errors in spelling and grammar last.

Question 67

Since students are more likely to procrastinate if they think a task will be unpleasant, students should

A)expect their teachers to "make" their courses interesting.
B)not expect to make good grades in every class because of a lack of interest in some courses.
C)find ways to make every course as interesting as possible by approaching schoolwork as if it were a game or adventure.
D)expect all of these to occur.

Question 68

Sarita is making out a written plan for the week in which she lists the times for sleep, meals, work, class, and study.Sarita is making out a(n)

A)SQ4R plan.
B)term schedule.
C)weekly time schedule.
D)LISAN plan.

Question 69

A _____ is software that facilitates access to text, images, sounds, and video clips stored in formats used on the Internet.

A)URL
B)website
C)browser
D)link

Question 70

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an objective test?

A)Read all the choices for each question before you make a decision.
B)Read rapidly and skip items you are unsure of.
C)Never change an answer on a multiple-choice test.
D)Remember that answers that include superlatives, such as most, least, best, worst, largest, or smallest are often false.

Question 71

Using your first day handouts from each class, you can make a chart listing the dates of all your tests, reports, and other projects for the semester.You have just constructed a(n)

A)SQ4R plan.
B)term schedule.
C)weekly time schedule.
D)LISAN plan.

Question 72

The _____ is an electronic network of interlinked computers.

A)Internet
B)World Wide Web
C)URL
D)Multimedia CD

Question 73

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

A)Read the question carefully and note key words, such as compare, contrast, discuss, and describe.
B)Make a specific and elaborate outline before you begin writing your answer.
C)Do not "beat around the bush" or pad your answer.
D)Your ideas are of first importance, so look over your essay answers for errors in spelling and grammar last.

Question 74

The _____ is a system of information "sites" accessible through the Internet.

A)Browser
B)World Wide Web
C)URL
D)Multimedia CD

Question 75

When using websites,

A)remember that the information on the Internet is almost always accurate.
B)provides information, not opinions.
C)it is wise to approach all websites with a healthy dose of skepticism.
D)it is best to use Wikipedia and personal blogs when researching psychological topics.

Question 76

Students who are active learners set goals

A)that are specific, clear-cut, and measurable.
B)even if their professors do not give frequent assignments by breaking big assignments into smaller tasks.
C)for the day, week, and semester.
D)that have all of these characteristics.

Question 77

Good guidelines for taking tests include which of the following?

A)Quickly survey the test before you begin.
B)Answer easy questions before spending time on more difficult ones.
C)Use your time wisely, and be sure to answer all the questions.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 78

_____ tests require you to recognize a correct answer among wrong ones or a true statement versus a false one.

A)Projective
B)Objective
C)Subjective
D)Short-answer

Question 79

Tanisha reaches her instructor's website by typing in the electronic address called the _____.Once she reaches the website, she clicks on the _____ to jump from one site to the next to find more information about various psychological topics.

A)URL; links.
B)browser; links
C)link; CD-ROM
D)URL; CD-ROM

Question 80

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an objective test?

A)Remember to search for the one best answer to each question.
B)Read rapidly and skip items you are unsure of.
C)When you have doubts, your second answer is more likely to be correct.
D)Answers that include superlatives, such as most, least, best, worst, largest, or smallest are often true.