Question 1

Which strategy will help you concentrate better when you study?

Accepted Answer

Joining a study group can provide motivation, accountability, and different perspectives, which can enhance concentration and understanding of the material.

Question 2

When trying to maximize your focus and learning, you should ask yourself if you are willing to

Accepted Answer

Turning off distracting music or television helps minimize distractions, allowing for better focus and more effective learning.

Question 3

How long does short-term memory last if you do not take action to store the information or move it into your long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory typically lasts about 20 to 30 seconds if no effort is made to retain the information longer, making option C (thirty seconds) the correct answer.

Question 4

How many chunks of information can a person's short-term memory handle at one time?

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory is theorized to be able to hold about seven items, plus or minus two, which is why the correct answer is "five to nine." This concept is often referred to as Miller's Law, from the work of psychologist George A. Miller.

Question 5

Which is a type of long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Procedural memory is a type of long-term memory that involves the memory of how to perform different actions and skills. It is part of the implicit memory, which means it is not conscious but is demonstrated through the performance of tasks.

Question 6

Seamus went horseback riding for the first time in over ten years. He was initially worried he would fall off, but after getting on the horse, his body took over and knew just what to do. Which type of memory allowed Seamus to do this?

Accepted Answer

Procedural memory is responsible for knowing how to perform tasks and actions, such as riding a bike or horseback riding, even after a long time without practice.

Question 7

Which statement about multitasking is true?

Accepted Answer

Multitasking can lead to decreased efficiency and productivity because it divides your attention, making it harder to focus on and remember important tasks. Studies have shown that when people try to do multiple tasks at once, they can experience reduced memory function for the tasks being handled.

Question 8

Despite what most people believe, memory

Accepted Answer

Efficient practice, such as spaced repetition and active recall, has been shown to be more effective for memory improvement than simply spending long hours trying to memorize information. This is because it makes the learning process more productive and helps in better retention of information over time.

Question 9

Visual review sheets that show the relationships between ideas and whose patterns provide you with clues to jog your memory are called

Accepted Answer

Mind maps are visual diagrams that represent ideas, tasks, or other concepts linked to and arranged around a central concept or subject using a non-linear graphical layout that allows the user to build an intuitive framework around a central concept.

Question 10

Tori is studying for her Introduction to Philosophy course and wants to create a mind map to help her remember the classical Greek philosophers and their basic philosophical principles. What should Tori do when she sits down to draw her mind map?

Accepted Answer

Mind maps typically start with the main idea in the center of the page, with major categories branching out from the center. This structure helps in organizing thoughts and ideas visually, making it easier to remember and understand complex information.

Question 11

Which app is used to create mind maps?

Accepted Answer

Total Recall is an app specifically designed for creating mind maps, allowing users to visually organize and represent ideas and concepts.

Question 12

Which tool for enhancing your memory can easily be used to study anywhere, such as when waiting for a friend or on the bus?

Accepted Answer

Flash cards are highly portable and can be easily used in various settings, including while waiting or on the bus, making them an effective tool for studying anywhere.

Question 13

Writing summaries of class topics will help you answer which types of test questions?

Accepted Answer

Writing summaries helps in elaborating on concepts and ideas, which is directly applicable to answering short-answer and essay questions where detailed explanations are required.

Question 14

When writing the first draft of a summary, you should

Accepted Answer

Stating the purpose of the summary in the first sentence helps to immediately clarify the focus and scope of the summary for the reader, ensuring that the main objectives are clear from the beginning.

Question 15

Mnemonics are methods or tricks used to help you

Accepted Answer

Mnemonics are techniques or strategies designed to help individuals remember information more easily. They can include acronyms, visual images, rhymes, and other memory aids.

Question 16

What is a new word created from the first letters of a list or group of words you are trying to remember?

Accepted Answer

An acronym is formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word.

Question 17

The phrase "Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle" is used to help piano students remember the sharps, F, C, G, D, A, E,

Accepted Answer

It's an acrostic, where the first letters of each word in the phrase correspond to the first letters of the items to be remembered, in this case, the order of sharps in music theory.

Question 18

"I before E except after C or when sounding like A in neighbor and weigh" is used to help students remember the order of vowels when spelling and is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

This phrase is a mnemonic that uses rhyme to help remember a specific spelling rule, making it an example of a rhyme.

Question 19

When using visualization, you are most likely to remember the word or concept if the image you choose is

Accepted Answer

Ridiculous images are more memorable because they stand out due to their unusual or absurd nature, making it easier for the brain to recall them compared to more ordinary or complex visuals.

Question 20

Percy sometimes has difficulty remembering what he read and what was discussed in class. He is concerned that if he doesn't improve his memory, he might not do well in college. If Percy asks you for advice on improving his memory, you should suggest that he

Accepted Answer

Making studying a part of daily routine helps in reinforcing the material over time, which can significantly improve memory retention.

Quiz 7: Studying, Understanding, and Remembering