Question 1

According to researchers, when you are _____, you are in the best state for learning.
A) extrinsically motivated
B) totally motivated
C) somewhat motivated
D) intrinsically motivated

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation, which comes from within an individual because they find the task enjoyable or interesting, is considered the best state for learning. This is because when individuals are intrinsically motivated, they are more likely to engage deeply with the material, explore it thoroughly, and retain the information better.

Question 2

According to researchers, students learn best when they are _____.
A) stressed
B) relaxed
C) relaxed and alert
D) stressed and alert

Accepted Answer

Students learn best when they are both relaxed and alert, as this state allows them to absorb and process information efficiently without the negative impacts of stress.

Question 3

When you become so absorbed in what you are doing that you lose track of everything else, you are in a state that researchers call _____.
A) obsessed
B) flow
C) learning
D) intelligent

Accepted Answer

The term "flow" is used by researchers to describe a state of being completely absorbed in an activity to the extent that you lose track of time and everything else around you. This concept was popularized by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

Question 4

Which of the following self-assessments measure interpersonal or social intelligence?
A) MI
B) VARK
C) MBTI
D) LSI

Accepted Answer

The MI (Multiple Intelligences) theory by Howard Gardner includes interpersonal intelligence, which is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others.

Question 5

Which of the following self-assessments measure extraversion?
A) MI
B) VARK
C) MBTI
D) All of these answers are correct

Accepted Answer

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) measures extraversion as one of its four key dimensions, contrasting it with introversion to help determine personality type. MI (Multiple Intelligences) and VARK (Visual, Aural, Read/Write, Kinesthetic learning preferences) do not measure extraversion.

Question 6

If you learn best through hearing, then your learning style preference is _____.
A) visual
B) aural
C) read/write
D) kinesthetic

Accepted Answer

If you learn best through hearing, your learning style preference is aural. This means you understand and remember information better when you hear it.

Question 7

If you decide to learn how to sew by buying a book, then your learning style preference is likely _____.
A) visual
B) aural
C) read/write
D) kinesthetic

Accepted Answer

Choosing to learn sewing from a book indicates a preference for reading and writing as a learning style, as it involves engaging with written instructions and possibly diagrams, rather than listening to explanations (aural), watching demonstrations (visual), or learning through physical practice (kinesthetic).

Question 8

If you decided to learn how to sew by getting out a needle and thread, then your learning style preference is likely _____.
A) visual
B) aural
C) read/write
D) kinesthetic

Accepted Answer

Learning by doing, such as sewing with a needle and thread, is characteristic of the kinesthetic learning style, which involves physical activities and hands-on experiences.

Question 9

Of the choices below, which is a strategy for improving your linguistic intelligence?
A) Illustrate your notes
B) Rewrite your class notes
C) Sing or hum as you work
D) Study outside

Accepted Answer

Rewriting class notes is a strategy for improving linguistic intelligence because it involves actively engaging with language by processing and rephrasing the information, which enhances understanding and retention of linguistic material.

Question 10

Metacognition does NOT include _____.
A) thinking about your thinking
B) learning about your learning
C) taking charge of your own learning
D) being told how and what to learn

Accepted Answer

Metacognition involves self-awareness and control over one's own learning process, including thinking about one's thinking, learning about one's learning, and taking charge of one's own learning. Being told how and what to learn does not involve this level of self-awareness or control, making it not a part of metacognition.

Question 11

In order to create a master study plan, you should _____.
A) create artificial deadlines
B) pay attention to detail
C) treat school like a job
D) all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Creating a master study plan involves creating artificial deadlines to stay ahead, paying attention to detail to ensure comprehensive understanding, and treating school like a job to maintain a disciplined approach to studying.

Question 12

In order to study material in a short amount of time, you should _____.
A) read, write, listen, and speak the material
B) only read the material
C) only speak the material
D) only write the material

Accepted Answer

Reading, writing, listening, and speaking the material engages multiple senses and cognitive processes, making it a more effective way to study and retain information in a short amount of time.

Question 13

Judgers prefer _____, whereas perceivers prefer _____.
A) other people / self
B) fact-based information / gut feelings
C) organization / spontaneity
D) logic / feelings

Accepted Answer

Judgers prefer organization as they like to have a structured and planned approach to life, whereas perceivers prefer spontaneity, enjoying flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes as they come.

Question 14

According to Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, people can be intelligent in at least how many ways?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that people can be intelligent in at least eight different ways.

Question 15

An estimated 60% of people are _____.
A) multimodal
B) kinesthetic
C) read/write
D) aural

Accepted Answer

Multimodal learning style is the most common among people, indicating that they prefer to learn through multiple modes of input, rather than relying on just one sensory channel.

Question 16

According to researchers, the three primary intelligences of community college students are _____.
A) intrapersonal, interpersonal, and bodily-kinesthetic
B) intrapersonal, musical, and linguistic
C) intrapersonal, interpersonal, and logical mathematical
D) intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic, and spatial

Accepted Answer

Researchers often identify intrapersonal, interpersonal, and bodily-kinesthetic as primary intelligences in community college students, reflecting their self-awareness, social skills, and physical coordination.

Question 17

If Mary, an aural learner, isn't sure which spelling is correct for a word, she will likely _____.
A) envision the word in her mind
B) think about how the word sounds
C) find it in the dictionary
D) write the word on paper

Accepted Answer

Aural learners prefer to rely on hearing and speaking as a main way of learning. Mary would likely think about how the word sounds to determine its correct spelling.

Question 18

If Jack, a read/write learner, has to give someone directions to find a certain office on campus, he will likely _____.
A) draw or give her a map
B) tell her the directions
C) write down the directions (without a map)
D) go with her

Accepted Answer

A read/write learner prefers to process information through reading and writing, so Jack would likely write down the directions.

Question 19

Which of the following is the least common of the VARK preferences?
A) Multimodal
B) Kinesthetic
C) Read/write
D) Aural

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

According to researchers, the learning preference of most people is _____.
A) multimodal
B) visual
C) kinesthetic
D) read/write

Accepted Answer

Most people have a multimodal learning preference, meaning they prefer to learn through multiple modes or methods rather than relying on a single learning style. This approach allows for a more flexible and effective learning experience, accommodating different types of information and learning situations.

Quiz 3: Learning Styles and Studying

According to researchers, when you are _____, you are in the best state for learning.

According to researchers, students learn best when they are _____.

When you become so absorbed in what you are doing that you lose track of everything else, you are in a state that researchers call _____.

Which of the following self-assessments measure interpersonal or social intelligence?

Which of the following self-assessments measure extraversion?

If you learn best through hearing, then your learning style preference is _____.

If you decide to learn how to sew by buying a book, then your learning style preference is likely _____.

If you decided to learn how to sew by getting out a needle and thread, then your learning style preference is likely _____.

Of the choices below, which is a strategy for improving your linguistic intelligence?

Metacognition does NOT include _____.

In order to create a master study plan, you should _____.

In order to study material in a short amount of time, you should _____.

Judgers prefer _, whereas perceivers prefer _.

According to Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, people can be intelligent in at least how many ways?

An estimated 60% of people are _____.

According to researchers, the three primary intelligences of community college students are _____.

If Mary, an aural learner, isn't sure which spelling is correct for a word, she will likely _____.

If Jack, a read/write learner, has to give someone directions to find a certain office on campus, he will likely _____.

Which of the following is the least common of the VARK preferences?

According to researchers, the learning preference of most people is _____.