Question 1

When creating a review sheet for a quiz or exam, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  include all information from the notes you took in class. 
B)  include all the practice questions from your textbook. 
C)  condense pages of your notes into a one-page document. 
D)  condense everything you remember about the class without looking at the textbook or your notes into a one-page document. 
A)  include all information from the notes you took in class. 
B)  include all the practice questions from your textbook. 
C)  condense pages of your notes into a one-page document. 
D)  condense everything you remember about the class without looking at the textbook or your notes into a one-page document.

Question 2

Which of these steps is NOT involved in metacognition?

Accepted Answer

A)  planning and organizing 
B)  monitoring your progress 
C)  retrieval of long-term memories 
D)  evaluating results and adjusting 
A)  planning and organizing 
B)  monitoring your progress 
C)  retrieval of long-term memories 
D)  evaluating results and adjusting

Question 3

Working memory is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify unimportant stored information that can be removed from your long-term memory. 
B)  recall information that is being stored in your long-term memory. 
C)  take in information through your five senses and form fleeting memories. 
D)  actively process memories and information. 
A)  identify unimportant stored information that can be removed from your long-term memory. 
B)  recall information that is being stored in your long-term memory. 
C)  take in information through your five senses and form fleeting memories. 
D)  actively process memories and information.

Question 4

Which strategy involves making a new word from the first letter of each word you want to remember?

Accepted Answer

A)  association 
B)  method of loci 
C)  acrostic 
D)  acronym 
A)  association 
B)  method of loci 
C)  acrostic 
D)  acronym

Question 5

When at work, what is one use of the elaborative rehearsal technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  You will be able to use it to explain complex ideas to other people. 
B)  You can use it to impress your fellow co-workers at the office. 
C)  You will be able to memorize the names of all your favorite colleagues. 
D)  You can use it in your spare time if you choose to become a lifelong learner. 
A)  You will be able to use it to explain complex ideas to other people. 
B)  You can use it to impress your fellow co-workers at the office. 
C)  You will be able to memorize the names of all your favorite colleagues. 
D)  You can use it in your spare time if you choose to become a lifelong learner.

Question 6

If you remember the order of taxonomy in your biology class by connecting it to your favorite plants, you are using an acrostic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Travis needs to study for his upcoming chemistry exam, but he has several evening classes this week. He is also scheduled to work at his job on the other nights. What should Travis do?

Accepted Answer

A)  call in sick to work so that he can study instead 
B)  study during other free times, such as breaks between classes 
C)  study for chemistry during his other classes 
D)  focus on studying late at night, after his evening classes and work 
A)  call in sick to work so that he can study instead 
B)  study during other free times, such as breaks between classes 
C)  study for chemistry during his other classes 
D)  focus on studying late at night, after his evening classes and work

Question 8

You are more likely to forget information if you spend time teaching it to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The technique that involves drawing a mental picture of the material you are studying is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  visualization. 
B)  rote rehearsal. 
C)  elaborative rehearsal. 
D)  association. 
A)  visualization. 
B)  rote rehearsal. 
C)  elaborative rehearsal. 
D)  association.

When creating a review sheet for a quiz or exam, you should:

Which of these steps is NOT involved in metacognition?

Working memory is used to:

Which strategy involves making a new word from the first letter of each word you want to remember?

When at work, what is one use of the elaborative rehearsal technique?

If you remember the order of taxonomy in your biology class by connecting it to your favorite plants, you are using an acrostic.

Travis needs to study for his upcoming chemistry exam, but he has several evening classes this week. He is also scheduled to work at his job on the other nights. What should Travis do?

You are more likely to forget information if you spend time teaching it to others.

The technique that involves drawing a mental picture of the material you are studying is called:

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Exam 8: Memory and Studying

When creating a review sheet for a quiz or exam, you should:

Which of these steps is NOT involved in metacognition?

Working memory is used to:

Which strategy involves making a new word from the first letter of each word you want to remember?

When at work, what is one use of the elaborative rehearsal technique?

If you remember the order of taxonomy in your biology class by connecting it to your favorite plants, you are using an acrostic.

Travis needs to study for his upcoming chemistry exam, but he has several evening classes this week. He is also scheduled to work at his job on the other nights. What should Travis do?

You are more likely to forget information if you spend time teaching it to others.

The technique that involves drawing a mental picture of the material you are studying is called:

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

Filters