Question 1

Stories are powerful memory techniques because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Meaning capitalizes on elaboration 
B)  Stories evoke emotions and emotions increase learning 
C)  Both of these statements are true 
D)  Neither statement is true 
A)  Meaning capitalizes on elaboration 
B)  Stories evoke emotions and emotions increase learning 
C)  Both of these statements are true 
D)  Neither statement is true

Question 2

Working and long term memory is connected to:

Accepted Answer

A)  The first memory process of encoding. 
B)  The second memory process of storage. 
C)  The third memory process of retrieval. 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  The first memory process of encoding. 
B)  The second memory process of storage. 
C)  The third memory process of retrieval. 
D)  None of these are correct.

Question 3

How did the high performers and low performers differ in the Dickinson and O'Connell (1990) study?

Accepted Answer

A)  High performers spent significantly more time reading and reviewing. 
B)  Low performers spent significantly less time studying and reading. 
C)  High performers spent significantly more time studying and using the organizing strategy. 
D)  Low performers said they studied, but really didn't spend much time doing so. 
A)  High performers spent significantly more time reading and reviewing. 
B)  Low performers spent significantly less time studying and reading. 
C)  High performers spent significantly more time studying and using the organizing strategy. 
D)  Low performers said they studied, but really didn't spend much time doing so.

Question 4

Do students who are less participatory still benefit from group work?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, it only benefits extraverts 
B)  No, study groups are not beneficial for anyone 
C)  Yes, even listeners benefit 
D)  The research is not clear on this topic 
A)  No, it only benefits extraverts 
B)  No, study groups are not beneficial for anyone 
C)  Yes, even listeners benefit 
D)  The research is not clear on this topic

Question 5

According to Dickinson & O'Connell (1990), high and low performing students spent similar amounts of time:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading 
B)  Reviewing 
C)  Reading and Reviewing 
D)  Reading and Organizing 
A)  Reading 
B)  Reviewing 
C)  Reading and Reviewing 
D)  Reading and Organizing

Question 6

What is the testing effect?

Accepted Answer

The testing effect refers to research th

Question 7

Which of the following is a benefit of Digital Notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Easy to add concepts as needed 
B)  Easy to re-organize 
C)  Access anywhere if you have the technology available 
D)  All of these are advantages 
A)  Easy to add concepts as needed 
B)  Easy to re-organize 
C)  Access anywhere if you have the technology available 
D)  All of these are advantages

Question 8

Your friend Sal has circles all over his notebook with many lines connecting the circles. What note-taking method is he using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linear 
B)  Concept map 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Outline 
A)  Linear 
B)  Concept map 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Outline

Question 9

Why is multi-sensory learning important?

Accepted Answer

Research does not provide evidence for l

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes the memory process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory is a one way street where we take in information and then store it in our long term memory system 
B)  Memory happens naturally so it's not necessary to engage in memory strategies 
C)  Our long term knowledge helps us take in new memories 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Memory is a one way street where we take in information and then store it in our long term memory system 
B)  Memory happens naturally so it's not necessary to engage in memory strategies 
C)  Our long term knowledge helps us take in new memories 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 11

Your friend asks you to join a study group. You say:

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, research has shown that study groups are beneficial 
B)  No thanks, research shows that studying alone works better 
C)  The research on study groups is mixed. 
D)  No thanks, study groups only work if you don't study with friends 
A)  Yes, research has shown that study groups are beneficial 
B)  No thanks, research shows that studying alone works better 
C)  The research on study groups is mixed. 
D)  No thanks, study groups only work if you don't study with friends

Question 12

Describe encoding, storage, and retrieval processes.

Accepted Answer

The memory process includes encoding, st

Question 13

Your friend asks you to buy 20 items at the store. Given what you know about the capacity of working memory, how many items are you most likely to remember?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  20 
A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  20

Question 14

Einstein, Mullet & Harrison (2012) were interested in studying the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Effect of mnemonics 
B)  Organizing as a study technique 
C)  The impact of time on studying 
D)  The testing effect 
A)  Effect of mnemonics 
B)  Organizing as a study technique 
C)  The impact of time on studying 
D)  The testing effect

Question 15

Which of the following statements about long term memory is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long term memory is best during childhood. 
B)  Most of our general knowledge is stored in long term memory. 
C)  Long term memories usually fade within 6 months. 
D)  As you learn more information, you will lose your old memories. 
A)  Long term memory is best during childhood. 
B)  Most of our general knowledge is stored in long term memory. 
C)  Long term memories usually fade within 6 months. 
D)  As you learn more information, you will lose your old memories.

Question 16

How did Dickinson and O'Connell define "organizing"? Give specific examples of how you can use this approach in your classes.

Accepted Answer

Dickinson and O'Connell talked about the

Question 17

________appear to be most powerful in the learning process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual images 
B)  Sounds 
C)  Words 
D)  All of these are equally important. 
A)  Visual images 
B)  Sounds 
C)  Words 
D)  All of these are equally important.

Question 18

Which of the following is not an effective way to show your professor that you are interested and involved during class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simply sit back and listen. Don't take notes so you can take all of the information in without distractions. 
B)  Ask relevant questions about the lecture material. 
C)  Maintain eye contact with the professor. 
D)  Take notes, writing down key concepts and examples. 
A)  Simply sit back and listen. Don't take notes so you can take all of the information in without distractions. 
B)  Ask relevant questions about the lecture material. 
C)  Maintain eye contact with the professor. 
D)  Take notes, writing down key concepts and examples.

Question 19

Summative assessment typically happens:

Accepted Answer

A)  At the beginning of the semester 
B)  A few weeks into the semester 
C)  Mid-way through the semester 
D)  At the end of the semester 
A)  At the beginning of the semester 
B)  A few weeks into the semester 
C)  Mid-way through the semester 
D)  At the end of the semester

Question 20

It is important to take notes during all of the following learning activities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lecture 
B)  Video 
C)  Class discussion 
D)  It is important to take notes during all of these learning activities. 
A)  Lecture 
B)  Video 
C)  Class discussion 
D)  It is important to take notes during all of these learning activities.

Stories are powerful memory techniques because:

Working and long term memory is connected to:

How did the high performers and low performers differ in the Dickinson and O'Connell (1990) study?

Do students who are less participatory still benefit from group work?

According to Dickinson & O'Connell (1990), high and low performing students spent similar amounts of time:

What is the testing effect?

Which of the following is a benefit of Digital Notes?

Your friend Sal has circles all over his notebook with many lines connecting the circles. What note-taking method is he using?

Why is multi-sensory learning important?

Which of the following statements best describes the memory process?

Your friend asks you to join a study group. You say:

Describe encoding, storage, and retrieval processes.

Your friend asks you to buy 20 items at the store. Given what you know about the capacity of working memory, how many items are you most likely to remember?

Einstein, Mullet & Harrison (2012) were interested in studying the:

Which of the following statements about long term memory is true?

How did Dickinson and O'Connell define "organizing"? Give specific examples of how you can use this approach in your classes.

________appear to be most powerful in the learning process.

Which of the following is not an effective way to show your professor that you are interested and involved during class?

Summative assessment typically happens:

It is important to take notes during all of the following learning activities except:

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time

It’s Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

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Exam 2: Skills You Need: Memory, Note Taking, and Studying Techniques

Stories are powerful memory techniques because:

Working and long term memory is connected to:

How did the high performers and low performers differ in the Dickinson and O'Connell (1990) study?

Do students who are less participatory still benefit from group work?

According to Dickinson & O'Connell (1990), high and low performing students spent similar amounts of time:

What is the testing effect?

Which of the following is a benefit of Digital Notes?

Your friend Sal has circles all over his notebook with many lines connecting the circles. What note-taking method is he using?

Why is multi-sensory learning important?

Which of the following statements best describes the memory process?

Your friend asks you to join a study group. You say:

Describe encoding, storage, and retrieval processes.

Your friend asks you to buy 20 items at the store. Given what you know about the capacity of working memory, how many items are you most likely to remember?

Einstein, Mullet & Harrison (2012) were interested in studying the:

Which of the following statements about long term memory is true?

How did Dickinson and O'Connell define "organizing"? Give specific examples of how you can use this approach in your classes.

________appear to be most powerful in the learning process.

Which of the following is not an effective way to show your professor that you are interested and involved during class?

Summative assessment typically happens:

It is important to take notes during all of the following learning activities except:

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time

It’s Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

Filters