Question 1

Being too hard on yourself can be just as counterproductive as being too easy on yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Mental organization is accomplished by considering the academic skills you'll need to successfully complete the task at hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Although it feels great to finally complete a project,the author of P.O.W.E.R Learning stresses the importance of taking time to evaluate how well the work you have produced matches your original goals.What are three of the steps that the author of your textbook suggests you can use to do this,and what does he say you should do once you have completed your evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The steps include taking a moment to congratulate yourself and feel some satisfaction,comparing your accomplishment with your goals,evaluating accomplishments from the point of view of someone else (i.e. ,a former teacher),evaluating what you've done from your current instructor's perspective,and being fair to yourself.Once the work has been evaluated,it then needs to be revised.

Question 4

When setting goals,you should dream up your ideal outcome and not worry about whether you can measure your progress toward it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A person who learns best when material is presented in a diagram or picture would be referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) auditory/verbal learner. 
B) read/write learner. 
C) tactile/kinesthetic learner. 
D) visual/graphic learner. 
A) auditory/verbal learner. 
B) read/write learner. 
C) tactile/kinesthetic learner. 
D) visual/graphic learner.

Question 6

______________ concentrates more on the processing of information in nonverbal relationships,such as the understanding of spatial relationships,recognition of patterns and drawings,music,and emotional expression.

Accepted Answer

A) Left-brain processing 
B) Right-brain processing 
C) Frontal-brain processing 
D) Pre-frontal-brain processing 
A) Left-brain processing 
B) Right-brain processing 
C) Frontal-brain processing 
D) Pre-frontal-brain processing

Question 7

Viewing effort and hard work as keys to success does NOT lead to better performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The acronym POWER,as used in your textbook,stands for

Accepted Answer

A) prepare,originate,write,enlighten,review. 
B) prepare,organize,work,evaluate,rethink. 
C) plan,offer,work,earn,realize. 
D) practice,organize,work,evaluate,research. 
A) prepare,originate,write,enlighten,review. 
B) prepare,organize,work,evaluate,rethink. 
C) plan,offer,work,earn,realize. 
D) practice,organize,work,evaluate,research.

Question 9

Knowing your learning style will help you succeed in college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Working cooperatively with students who have different learning styles from you will help you learn to use new strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The rethinking step of the POWER Learning process is meant to

Accepted Answer

A) help you develop perfectionism. 
B) prove once and for all whether you can succeed in college. 
C) increase the number of hours you can work on a project. 
D) help you grow and understand your work process. 
A) help you develop perfectionism. 
B) prove once and for all whether you can succeed in college. 
C) increase the number of hours you can work on a project. 
D) help you grow and understand your work process.

Question 12

The POWER Learning process is meant to be used exclusively in the pursuit of academic success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight forms of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?

Accepted Answer

A) intrapersonal intelligence 
B) instinctual intelligence 
C) naturalist intelligence 
D) bodily kinesthetic intelligence 
A) intrapersonal intelligence 
B) instinctual intelligence 
C) naturalist intelligence 
D) bodily kinesthetic intelligence

Question 14

Success is impossible when there is a mismatch between what you need to accomplish and your own pattern of preferred styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is your preferred receptive learning style,and how do you make use of it?

Accepted Answer

Students should identify with

Question 16

The process of evaluation consists of

Accepted Answer

A) accepting that you can't control everything. 
B) trying new experiences. 
C) taking responsibility for your failures and successes. 
D) determining how well the work you produced matches your goals. 
A) accepting that you can't control everything. 
B) trying new experiences. 
C) taking responsibility for your failures and successes. 
D) determining how well the work you produced matches your goals.

Question 17

Although almost three-quarters of first-year students report that they attend college to get a better job and make more money,there are many other excellent reasons for pursuing a college education.Please list five reasons that do not include career or financial considerations

Accepted Answer

Answers could include being able to deal

Question 18

In your own words,briefly describe each of the five basic steps of the POWER Learning sequence.

Accepted Answer

Students should disc

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a reason for attending college?

Accepted Answer

A) understanding cultural differences 
B) learning to adapt to new situations 
C) leading a life of community service 
D) bringing your education to an end 
A) understanding cultural differences 
B) learning to adapt to new situations 
C) leading a life of community service 
D) bringing your education to an end

Question 20

According to your textbook,POWER Learning is

Accepted Answer

A) a strategy for achieving higher test scores. 
B) a way to make learning a lifelong habit. 
C) a method to deal with fast-changing technology. 
D) a system to increase your chances of success at any task. 
A) a strategy for achieving higher test scores. 
B) a way to make learning a lifelong habit. 
C) a method to deal with fast-changing technology. 
D) a system to increase your chances of success at any task.

Being too hard on yourself can be just as counterproductive as being too easy on yourself.

Mental organization is accomplished by considering the academic skills you'll need to successfully complete the task at hand.

When setting goals,you should dream up your ideal outcome and not worry about whether you can measure your progress toward it.

A person who learns best when material is presented in a diagram or picture would be referred to as a(n)

______________ concentrates more on the processing of information in nonverbal relationships,such as the understanding of spatial relationships,recognition of patterns and drawings,music,and emotional expression.

Viewing effort and hard work as keys to success does NOT lead to better performance.

The acronym POWER,as used in your textbook,stands for

Knowing your learning style will help you succeed in college.

Working cooperatively with students who have different learning styles from you will help you learn to use new strategies.

The rethinking step of the POWER Learning process is meant to

The POWER Learning process is meant to be used exclusively in the pursuit of academic success.

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight forms of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?

Success is impossible when there is a mismatch between what you need to accomplish and your own pattern of preferred styles.

What is your preferred receptive learning style,and how do you make use of it?

The process of evaluation consists of

Although almost three-quarters of first-year students report that they attend college to get a better job and make more money,there are many other excellent reasons for pursuing a college education.Please list five reasons that do not include career or financial considerations

In your own words,briefly describe each of the five basic steps of the POWER Learning sequence.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for attending college?

According to your textbook,POWER Learning is

Making the Most of Your Time

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Careers

Technology and Information Competency

Making Decisions and Problem Solving

Diversity and Relationships

Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work

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Exam 1: Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student

Being too hard on yourself can be just as counterproductive as being too easy on yourself.

Mental organization is accomplished by considering the academic skills you'll need to successfully complete the task at hand.

When setting goals,you should dream up your ideal outcome and not worry about whether you can measure your progress toward it.

A person who learns best when material is presented in a diagram or picture would be referred to as a(n)

______________ concentrates more on the processing of information in nonverbal relationships,such as the understanding of spatial relationships,recognition of patterns and drawings,music,and emotional expression.

Viewing effort and hard work as keys to success does NOT lead to better performance.

The acronym POWER,as used in your textbook,stands for

Knowing your learning style will help you succeed in college.

Working cooperatively with students who have different learning styles from you will help you learn to use new strategies.

The rethinking step of the POWER Learning process is meant to

The POWER Learning process is meant to be used exclusively in the pursuit of academic success.

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight forms of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?

Success is impossible when there is a mismatch between what you need to accomplish and your own pattern of preferred styles.

What is your preferred receptive learning style,and how do you make use of it?

The process of evaluation consists of

Although almost three-quarters of first-year students report that they attend college to get a better job and make more money,there are many other excellent reasons for pursuing a college education.Please list five reasons that do not include career or financial considerations

In your own words,briefly describe each of the five basic steps of the POWER Learning sequence.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for attending college?

According to your textbook,POWER Learning is

Making the Most of Your Time

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Careers

Technology and Information Competency

Making Decisions and Problem Solving

Diversity and Relationships

Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work

Filters