Question 1

If you see the word "evaluate" in an essay question, it means you should

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A)  give your honest opinion about the topic. 
B)  identify the differences between ideas, events, or objects. 
C)  discuss the strengths and weaknesses of an idea or position. 
D)  identify the differences between two or more ideas. 
A)  give your honest opinion about the topic. 
B)  identify the differences between ideas, events, or objects. 
C)  discuss the strengths and weaknesses of an idea or position. 
D)  identify the differences between two or more ideas.

Question 2

When answering matching questions, you should

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A)  match the terms you are sure of last. 
B)  leave terms you have already matched to use for other descriptions. 
C)  match terms and descriptions without reviewing the options. 
D)  match one term to only one description. 
A)  match the terms you are sure of last. 
B)  leave terms you have already matched to use for other descriptions. 
C)  match terms and descriptions without reviewing the options. 
D)  match one term to only one description.

Question 3

List three symptoms of test anxiety.

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Answers will vary but can include any of

Question 4

Which statement about fill-in-the-blank questions is accurate?

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A)  If a fill-in-the-blank question features a series of blanks, your answer should consist of a single word. 
B)  When answering fill-in-the-blank questions, you are provided with a choice of possible answers. 
C)  Preparing for fill-in-the-blank questions is similar to preparing for multiple-choice questions. 
D)  Fill-in-the-blank tests are commonly administered using a Scantron form. 
A)  If a fill-in-the-blank question features a series of blanks, your answer should consist of a single word. 
B)  When answering fill-in-the-blank questions, you are provided with a choice of possible answers. 
C)  Preparing for fill-in-the-blank questions is similar to preparing for multiple-choice questions. 
D)  Fill-in-the-blank tests are commonly administered using a Scantron form.

Question 5

Which is a recommended strategy for exam preparation?

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A)  adjusting your sleep routine to allow for late-night studying 
B)  eating candy and sugary snacks to fuel your studying 
C)  exercising consistently and taking breaks from studying 
D)  drinking lots of caffeine and soda to stay alert during the exam 
A)  adjusting your sleep routine to allow for late-night studying 
B)  eating candy and sugary snacks to fuel your studying 
C)  exercising consistently and taking breaks from studying 
D)  drinking lots of caffeine and soda to stay alert during the exam

Question 6

Which statement about take-home tests is accurate?

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A)  Take-home tests are usually easier than in-class tests. 
B)  Instructors expect take-home test essays to look like essays from in-class tests. 
C)  Instructors may not allow students to work in groups on take-home tests. 
D)  Students are not allowed to use their textbooks and notes when taking take-home tests. 
A)  Take-home tests are usually easier than in-class tests. 
B)  Instructors expect take-home test essays to look like essays from in-class tests. 
C)  Instructors may not allow students to work in groups on take-home tests. 
D)  Students are not allowed to use their textbooks and notes when taking take-home tests.

Question 7

When designing your exam plan, you should

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A)  go about it without any concrete steps or tasks to guide you. 
B)  make sure your schedule is flexible to allow for distractions or emergencies. 
C)  learn all the material within the week leading up to the exam. 
D)  block out ten- to twelve-hour chunks of time to devote strictly to studying. 
A)  go about it without any concrete steps or tasks to guide you. 
B)  make sure your schedule is flexible to allow for distractions or emergencies. 
C)  learn all the material within the week leading up to the exam. 
D)  block out ten- to twelve-hour chunks of time to devote strictly to studying.

Question 8

When taking a problem-solving test, you should

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A)  trust the answer your calculator gives you. 
B)  make sure your answers are documented step by step. 
C)  just write the answer and not spend time showing your work. 
D)  not worry about misplaced brackets, parentheses, or signs. 
A)  trust the answer your calculator gives you. 
B)  make sure your answers are documented step by step. 
C)  just write the answer and not spend time showing your work. 
D)  not worry about misplaced brackets, parentheses, or signs.

Question 9

Identify three strategies students can use to avoid problems with academic honesty.

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Answers will vary but may include knowin

Question 10

Alana's psychology instructor announced that next week's exam will be an open-book test. None of her teachers in high school ever had open-book tests, so she isn't sure what to expect. What advice would you give Alana to help her do well on her open-book psychology test?

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A)  Study as completely as you would for any other test. 
B)  Look up all answers as you go, even if you are sure you are correct. 
C)  Take as much time as you want answering each question. 
D)  Plan to be able to read entire passages from the textbook while taking the test. 
A)  Study as completely as you would for any other test. 
B)  Look up all answers as you go, even if you are sure you are correct. 
C)  Take as much time as you want answering each question. 
D)  Plan to be able to read entire passages from the textbook while taking the test.

Question 11

You should provide a broad statement and back it up with detailed information if you come across which word in an essay question?

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A)  define 
B)  summarize 
C)  narrate 
D)  discuss 
A)  define 
B)  summarize 
C)  narrate 
D)  discuss

Question 12

When taking a machine-scored test, it is important to

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A)  leave your name off of the answer sheet. 
B)  follow some of the directions. 
C)  cross out any answers you decide to change. 
D)  fill in the bubble completely. 
A)  leave your name off of the answer sheet. 
B)  follow some of the directions. 
C)  cross out any answers you decide to change. 
D)  fill in the bubble completely.

Question 13

When Padma took her history midterm exam, her mind went completely blank, she started to panic, and she hyperventilated because she knew she would fail. Now she is preparing for the final exam. What should Padma do to address her test anxiety?

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A)  hunch over her desk to avoid back strain 
B)  tell herself that she's going to do well on the test 
C)  cram all night before the exam to ensure she knows the material 
D)  refrain from eating anything before the exam in case she gets nauseous 
A)  hunch over her desk to avoid back strain 
B)  tell herself that she's going to do well on the test 
C)  cram all night before the exam to ensure she knows the material 
D)  refrain from eating anything before the exam in case she gets nauseous

Question 14

Talking with students who have already taken the course you're in can be beneficial because they can give you a good idea of what to expect on tests and exams.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Now that you have studied this chapter on test taking, reflect on your academic performance so far and any test taking strategies you have used. Based on the suggestions in the chapter, are there any new strategies you'd like to try or changes you'd like to make? If so, what are some of the outcomes you envision from making these changes?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary from student to studen

Question 16

College instructors often prefer essay exams because they

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A)  are easier and faster for instructors to grade. 
B)  require deeper thinking than other types of exams. 
C)  take less time for students to complete. 
D)  give students a 50 percent chance of guessing the correct answer. 
A)  are easier and faster for instructors to grade. 
B)  require deeper thinking than other types of exams. 
C)  take less time for students to complete. 
D)  give students a 50 percent chance of guessing the correct answer.

Question 17

Some people experience test anxiety only when taking tests in a specific subject.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If you see the word "outline" in an essay question, it means you should

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A)  present a series of main points in order. 
B)  give the meaning of a word or expression. 
C)  break the whole topic into parts to explain it better. 
D)  clarify a statement. 
A)  present a series of main points in order. 
B)  give the meaning of a word or expression. 
C)  break the whole topic into parts to explain it better. 
D)  clarify a statement.

Question 19

What is one way to emotionally prepare for an exam?

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A)  stay up late to cram 
B)  practice relaxing 
C)  be self-deprecating 
D)  focus on your past failures 
A)  stay up late to cram 
B)  practice relaxing 
C)  be self-deprecating 
D)  focus on your past failures

Question 20

Cedric has been following a detailed review schedule in preparation for his test. He feels confident that he knows the material, but is still a little nervous that he will forget what he has studied when he actually opens his test booklet. Which strategy will help Cedric keep track of his thoughts as he takes the test?

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A)  rushing through the test and answering everything as quickly as possible 
B)  turning in his test as soon as he finishes so he doesn't second-guess his answers 
C)  jotting down a brief list of notes or an outline of ideas on the back of his test 
D)  answering the questions in order, from first to last 
A)  rushing through the test and answering everything as quickly as possible 
B)  turning in his test as soon as he finishes so he doesn't second-guess his answers 
C)  jotting down a brief list of notes or an outline of ideas on the back of his test 
D)  answering the questions in order, from first to last

If you see the word "evaluate" in an essay question, it means you should

When answering matching questions, you should

List three symptoms of test anxiety.

Which statement about fill-in-the-blank questions is accurate?

Which is a recommended strategy for exam preparation?

Which statement about take-home tests is accurate?

When designing your exam plan, you should

When taking a problem-solving test, you should

Identify three strategies students can use to avoid problems with academic honesty.

Alana's psychology instructor announced that next week's exam will be an open-book test. None of her teachers in high school ever had open-book tests, so she isn't sure what to expect. What advice would you give Alana to help her do well on her open-book psychology test?

You should provide a broad statement and back it up with detailed information if you come across which word in an essay question?

When taking a machine-scored test, it is important to

When Padma took her history midterm exam, her mind went completely blank, she started to panic, and she hyperventilated because she knew she would fail. Now she is preparing for the final exam. What should Padma do to address her test anxiety?

Talking with students who have already taken the course you're in can be beneficial because they can give you a good idea of what to expect on tests and exams.

College instructors often prefer essay exams because they

Some people experience test anxiety only when taking tests in a specific subject.

If you see the word "outline" in an essay question, it means you should

What is one way to emotionally prepare for an exam?

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Exam 8: Taking Tests Successfully

If you see the word "evaluate" in an essay question, it means you should

When answering matching questions, you should

List three symptoms of test anxiety.

Which statement about fill-in-the-blank questions is accurate?

Which is a recommended strategy for exam preparation?

Which statement about take-home tests is accurate?

When designing your exam plan, you should

When taking a problem-solving test, you should

Identify three strategies students can use to avoid problems with academic honesty.

Alana's psychology instructor announced that next week's exam will be an open-book test. None of her teachers in high school ever had open-book tests, so she isn't sure what to expect. What advice would you give Alana to help her do well on her open-book psychology test?

You should provide a broad statement and back it up with detailed information if you come across which word in an essay question?

When taking a machine-scored test, it is important to

When Padma took her history midterm exam, her mind went completely blank, she started to panic, and she hyperventilated because she knew she would fail. Now she is preparing for the final exam. What should Padma do to address her test anxiety?

Talking with students who have already taken the course you're in can be beneficial because they can give you a good idea of what to expect on tests and exams.

College instructors often prefer essay exams because they

Some people experience test anxiety only when taking tests in a specific subject.

If you see the word "outline" in an essay question, it means you should

What is one way to emotionally prepare for an exam?

The Essentials for College Success

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

Discovering How You Learn

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

Studying, Understanding, and Remembering

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Thinking in College

Maintaining Wellness and Relationships in a Diverse World

Making the Right Career Choice

Skills, Strategies, and Success in Learning and College Life

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