Question 1

Which strategy is a great way to get ready for an exam because it can increase your confidence and have a significant impact on your performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  planning one long study session 
B)  cramming the night before the test 
C)  answering practice test questions 
D)  multitasking as you study 
A)  planning one long study session 
B)  cramming the night before the test 
C)  answering practice test questions 
D)  multitasking as you study

Question 2

Which of these represents the BEST use of memory when you enter your chosen career?

Accepted Answer

A)  memorizing the phone number of your best friend for emergencies 
B)  remembering the names of people you connect with to forge relationships 
C)  remembering the final exams you took so you can use the information later 
D)  learning everything you need to know to become a subject matter expert 
A)  memorizing the phone number of your best friend for emergencies 
B)  remembering the names of people you connect with to forge relationships 
C)  remembering the final exams you took so you can use the information later 
D)  learning everything you need to know to become a subject matter expert

Question 3

According to research, how many things can people hold in their short-term memory at once?

Accepted Answer

A)  only one or two 
B)  about four to seven 
C)  up to twenty-five 
D)  more than fifty 
A)  only one or two 
B)  about four to seven 
C)  up to twenty-five 
D)  more than fifty

Question 4

Completing plenty of practice problems is a great way to study for classes in:

Accepted Answer

A)  public speaking. 
B)  civics. 
C)  science. 
D)  art. 
A)  public speaking. 
B)  civics. 
C)  science. 
D)  art.

Question 5

List three strategies for succeeding in online classes.

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Question 6

For which of these would you NOT create a study list in a math or science class?

Accepted Answer

A)  theorems 
B)  formulas 
C)  symbols 
D)  units 
A)  theorems 
B)  formulas 
C)  symbols 
D)  units

Question 7

A subject matter expert is someone who:

Accepted Answer

A)  studies to build a deep understanding of their field. 
B)  relies on rote rehearsal to learn new information. 
C)  knows a little bit about a lot of subjects. 
D)  focuses on learning inside the classroom only. 
A)  studies to build a deep understanding of their field. 
B)  relies on rote rehearsal to learn new information. 
C)  knows a little bit about a lot of subjects. 
D)  focuses on learning inside the classroom only.

Question 8

Imagine a scenario in which you have studied for an exam, but when you arrive in class on the day of an exam, you forget what you have studied. What kinds of memory problems might you be experiencing in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Discuss some strategies you can use to effectively study and manage your time.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Describe the qualities of a lifelong learner and why it is beneficial to be one.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Miguel remembers the nine Supreme Court justices by comparing each of them to people he has known throughout his life. For example, he remembers Chief Justice Roberts by thinking about his uncle Robert, who runs his own company. Which strategy is Miguel using to recall the names of the Supreme Court justices?

Accepted Answer

A)  association 
B)  elaborative rehearsal 
C)  acrostic 
D)  acronym 
A)  association 
B)  elaborative rehearsal 
C)  acrostic 
D)  acronym

Question 12

The most productive way to learn new material is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  study for a short period about once a week. 
B)  limit your studying to class times. 
C)  set aside a single day and study in one long marathon session. 
D)  space out studying across multiple days and study in blocks of time. 
A)  study for a short period about once a week. 
B)  limit your studying to class times. 
C)  set aside a single day and study in one long marathon session. 
D)  space out studying across multiple days and study in blocks of time.

Question 13

Katie wants to make sure that she has a strong grasp of the material presented in her Spanish class, so she decides to set up her own study group. Which strategy would help Katie keep the group focused on certain topics at each meeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create an agenda. 
B)  Prepare sets of flash cards. 
C)  Use elaborative rehearsal. 
D)  Develop intentional reading questions. 
A)  Create an agenda. 
B)  Prepare sets of flash cards. 
C)  Use elaborative rehearsal. 
D)  Develop intentional reading questions.

Question 14

Alora is reading her anatomy textbook. Which type of memory is Alora using to transform the printed information on the page into meaningful words in her mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term memory 
B)  short-term memory 
C)  sensory memory 
D)  working memory 
A)  long-term memory 
B)  short-term memory 
C)  sensory memory 
D)  working memory

Question 15

What are the three steps of metacognition? Explain each stage.

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Question 16

The method in which you mix up the topics you are studying, moving from English to chemistry to history over the course of an hour, for instance, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  working memory. 
B)  retrieval. 
C)  metacognition. 
D)  interleaved practice. 
A)  working memory. 
B)  retrieval. 
C)  metacognition. 
D)  interleaved practice.

Question 17

Imagine that you are having difficulty studying for your advanced mathematics class. Describe three strategies that could help you to succeed in this class, and discuss the benefit(s) of each.

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Question 18

A review sheet is a condensed version of lecture and reading notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mnemonics are learning tricks or strategies to help you remember information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If you remember the formula for solving equations in math with the phrase, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (PEMDAS), you are using an acrostic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which strategy is a great way to get ready for an exam because it can increase your confidence and have a significant impact on your performance?

Which of these represents the BEST use of memory when you enter your chosen career?

According to research, how many things can people hold in their short-term memory at once?

Completing plenty of practice problems is a great way to study for classes in:

List three strategies for succeeding in online classes.

For which of these would you NOT create a study list in a math or science class?

A subject matter expert is someone who:

Imagine a scenario in which you have studied for an exam, but when you arrive in class on the day of an exam, you forget what you have studied. What kinds of memory problems might you be experiencing in this scenario?

Discuss some strategies you can use to effectively study and manage your time.

Describe the qualities of a lifelong learner and why it is beneficial to be one.

The most productive way to learn new material is to:

Katie wants to make sure that she has a strong grasp of the material presented in her Spanish class, so she decides to set up her own study group. Which strategy would help Katie keep the group focused on certain topics at each meeting?

Alora is reading her anatomy textbook. Which type of memory is Alora using to transform the printed information on the page into meaningful words in her mind?

What are the three steps of metacognition? Explain each stage.

The method in which you mix up the topics you are studying, moving from English to chemistry to history over the course of an hour, for instance, is known as:

Imagine that you are having difficulty studying for your advanced mathematics class. Describe three strategies that could help you to succeed in this class, and discuss the benefit(s) of each.

A review sheet is a condensed version of lecture and reading notes.

Mnemonics are learning tricks or strategies to help you remember information.

If you remember the formula for solving equations in math with the phrase, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (PEMDAS), you are using an acrostic.

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Exam 8: Memory and Studying

Which strategy is a great way to get ready for an exam because it can increase your confidence and have a significant impact on your performance?

Which of these represents the BEST use of memory when you enter your chosen career?

According to research, how many things can people hold in their short-term memory at once?

Completing plenty of practice problems is a great way to study for classes in:

List three strategies for succeeding in online classes.

For which of these would you NOT create a study list in a math or science class?

A subject matter expert is someone who:

Imagine a scenario in which you have studied for an exam, but when you arrive in class on the day of an exam, you forget what you have studied. What kinds of memory problems might you be experiencing in this scenario?

Discuss some strategies you can use to effectively study and manage your time.

Describe the qualities of a lifelong learner and why it is beneficial to be one.

The most productive way to learn new material is to:

Katie wants to make sure that she has a strong grasp of the material presented in her Spanish class, so she decides to set up her own study group. Which strategy would help Katie keep the group focused on certain topics at each meeting?

Alora is reading her anatomy textbook. Which type of memory is Alora using to transform the printed information on the page into meaningful words in her mind?

What are the three steps of metacognition? Explain each stage.

The method in which you mix up the topics you are studying, moving from English to chemistry to history over the course of an hour, for instance, is known as:

Imagine that you are having difficulty studying for your advanced mathematics class. Describe three strategies that could help you to succeed in this class, and discuss the benefit(s) of each.

A review sheet is a condensed version of lecture and reading notes.

Mnemonics are learning tricks or strategies to help you remember information.

If you remember the formula for solving equations in math with the phrase, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (PEMDAS), you are using an acrostic.

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

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