Question 1

What is the first mistake people make in regard to reading a textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) Students don't read the material prior to coming to class. 
B) Students read their textbook like they would read any other recreational book or novel. 
C) Students read too slowly thus not allowing material to be remembered. 
D) Students read too quickly thus not allowing material to be remembered. 
A) Students don't read the material prior to coming to class. 
B) Students read their textbook like they would read any other recreational book or novel. 
C) Students read too slowly thus not allowing material to be remembered. 
D) Students read too quickly thus not allowing material to be remembered. A

Question 2

What is a learning style?

Accepted Answer

A) The way a person takes in information. 
B) A method of learning that people are generally born with. 
C) An approach to learning that typically is passed from generation to generation. 
D) A method of input selection that people unconsciously choose as their means of learning. 
A) The way a person takes in information. 
B) A method of learning that people are generally born with. 
C) An approach to learning that typically is passed from generation to generation. 
D) A method of input selection that people unconsciously choose as their means of learning. A

Question 3

Camilla's best friend believes she should try a more hands-on,or action,approach to her studying.What study methods should Camilla use?

Accepted Answer

A) Camilla should practice spelling words or repeat facts that need to be remembered 
B) Camilla should act like she is making a speech about the material she has learned. 
C) Camilla should visual charts and diagrams in her mind as she is studying 
D) Camilla should sit near the front of the class and take notes by writing down key terms and charts that the instructor shows the class. 
A) Camilla should practice spelling words or repeat facts that need to be remembered 
B) Camilla should act like she is making a speech about the material she has learned. 
C) Camilla should visual charts and diagrams in her mind as she is studying 
D) Camilla should sit near the front of the class and take notes by writing down key terms and charts that the instructor shows the class. D

Question 4

What does the section on SQ3R say about highlighting?

Accepted Answer

A) Highlighting only works if you use many different colored highlighters. 
B) Highlighting only works if you highlight the definition as well as the term. 
C) Highlighting only works if you highlight the example as well as the term and the definition. 
D) Highlighting requires no real effort and shouldn't be used. 
A) Highlighting only works if you use many different colored highlighters. 
B) Highlighting only works if you highlight the definition as well as the term. 
C) Highlighting only works if you highlight the example as well as the term and the definition. 
D) Highlighting requires no real effort and shouldn't be used.

Question 5

What is the worst way to study for an exam?

Accepted Answer

A) Cramming for the exam the night before. 
B) Studying too far in advance thus causing you to forget 
C) Studying lecture notes and notes from taken while reading.This tends to confuse students when they study. 
D) Studying with friends as studies show they can confuse you more than assist you. 
A) Cramming for the exam the night before. 
B) Studying too far in advance thus causing you to forget 
C) Studying lecture notes and notes from taken while reading.This tends to confuse students when they study. 
D) Studying with friends as studies show they can confuse you more than assist you.

Exam 16: Effective Study Techniques: Highlighting, Cramming, Learning Styles, and More

What is the first mistake people make in regard to reading a textbook?

What is a learning style?

Camilla's best friend believes she should try a more hands-on,or action,approach to her studying.What study methods should Camilla use?

What does the section on SQ3R say about highlighting?

What is the worst way to study for an exam?

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C: The Science of Psychology

Biological Perspective

A: Biological Perspective

B: Biological Perspective

C: The Biological Perspective

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A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

A: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

B: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

C: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

Learning

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

Memory

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

A: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

B: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

C: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

A: Development Across the Life Span

B: Development Across the Life Span

C: Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

A: Sexuality and Gender

B: Sexuality and Gender

C: Sexuality and Gender

Stress and Health

A: Stress and Health

B: Stress and Health

C: Stress and Health

Social Psychology

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

A: Theories of Personality

B: Theories of Personality

C: Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

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B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

A: Psychological Therapies

B: Psychological Therapies

C: Psychological Therapies

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