Question 1

What does the text say about taking notes during lecture without first having read the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A) Studies actually show that memory is more effective when actively writing down material heard for the first time. 
B) Studies show that taking notes without first reading the chapter can be effective as long as you review your notes immediately after class. 
C) Studies show that taking notes without first reading the chapter is still effective but only for auditory learners. 
D) Not reading the chapter first is an extremely bad idea. 
A) Studies actually show that memory is more effective when actively writing down material heard for the first time. 
B) Studies show that taking notes without first reading the chapter can be effective as long as you review your notes immediately after class. 
C) Studies show that taking notes without first reading the chapter is still effective but only for auditory learners. 
D) Not reading the chapter first is an extremely bad idea.

Question 2

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 visualize 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 visualize 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.

Question 3

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 4

Karen prefers to take part in group discussions and listen to the professor talk about psychology.She even has digital recorder that she uses to tape the lecture.What style of study method does Karen prefer?

Accepted Answer

A) visual method 
B) verbal method 
C) auditory method 
D) action method 
A) visual method 
B) verbal method 
C) auditory method 
D) action method

Question 5

According to the SQ3R,when you "Read" material,you:

Accepted Answer

A) are quickly reviewing that which you will read in greater depth later. 
B) are answering the question you posed to yourself earlier. 
C) are trying to come up with a question to recite at a later time. 
D) are wasting your time unless you read and re-read your material at least twice. 
A) are quickly reviewing that which you will read in greater depth later. 
B) are answering the question you posed to yourself earlier. 
C) are trying to come up with a question to recite at a later time. 
D) are wasting your time unless you read and re-read your material at least twice.

Question 6

Eduardo realizes that his Chemistry final is approaching fast.What is the worst thing he could do to prepare for the final?

Accepted Answer

A) wait until the night before to start his studying 
B) start studying more than a week in advance,since this might cause him to forget important material 
C) begin making flash cards;research suggests that flash cards should be made throughout the semester and not at the last minute 
D) study with friends who use different study methods than Eduardo does,since research shows that this often results in confusion 
A) wait until the night before to start his studying 
B) start studying more than a week in advance,since this might cause him to forget important material 
C) begin making flash cards;research suggests that flash cards should be made throughout the semester and not at the last minute 
D) study with friends who use different study methods than Eduardo does,since research shows that this often results in confusion

Question 7

What is the most common mistake for people writing term papers?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not make an outline of what the paper will focus on. 
B) They try to make their first draft their final draft. 
C) They try to organize the references before completing the final draft. 
D) They choose a topic that is too broad. 
A) They do not make an outline of what the paper will focus on. 
B) They try to make their first draft their final draft. 
C) They try to organize the references before completing the final draft. 
D) They choose a topic that is too broad.

Question 8

James is taking his final exam in Psychology today.What should he have for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

A) primarily carbohydrates 
B) coffee or other stimulant 
C) protein and a little carbohydrates 
D) James should not eat breakfast,since hunger positively affects memory. 
A) primarily carbohydrates 
B) coffee or other stimulant 
C) protein and a little carbohydrates 
D) James should not eat breakfast,since hunger positively affects memory.

Question 9

Jeremy is gathering research for his paper.What sources of information should he be very careful when using?

Accepted Answer

A) Scientific journals.They tend to be confusing and not appropriate for anything other than graduate level research papers. 
B) Libraries and librarians.They tend to recommend only material that they are comfortable with. 
C) Encyclopedias and textbooks.Simply put,they are rarely a good source. 
D) The Internet.Not everything found there is correctly written by true experts. 
A) Scientific journals.They tend to be confusing and not appropriate for anything other than graduate level research papers. 
B) Libraries and librarians.They tend to recommend only material that they are comfortable with. 
C) Encyclopedias and textbooks.Simply put,they are rarely a good source. 
D) The Internet.Not everything found there is correctly written by true experts.

Question 10

What is meant by "Questioning" in the SQ3R?

Accepted Answer

A) You should try to come up with a question after reading the heading of a particular section. 
B) You should try to come up with questions for each section after fully reading the chapter. 
C) You should come up with questions after reading the particular section. 
D) You should try to develop questions before beginning any reading of the chapter so as to determine what might be important. 
A) You should try to come up with a question after reading the heading of a particular section. 
B) You should try to come up with questions for each section after fully reading the chapter. 
C) You should come up with questions after reading the particular section. 
D) You should try to develop questions before beginning any reading of the chapter so as to determine what might be important.

Question 11

According to the text and the SQ3R,when is the best time to recall or review material?

Accepted Answer

A) Once you have completed a sentence. 
B) Once you have completed a section. 
C) Once you have completed the chapter. 
D) Once you have developed a question. 
A) Once you have completed a sentence. 
B) Once you have completed a section. 
C) Once you have completed the chapter. 
D) Once you have developed a question.

Question 12

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.

Question 13

What is found at the end of each chapter that helps you to organize the key concepts,terms,and definitions you have read?

Accepted Answer

A) a practice quiz 
B) a concept map 
C) a general summary 
D) a vocabulary list 
A) a practice quiz 
B) a concept map 
C) a general summary 
D) a vocabulary list

Question 14

According to one study in the chapter,how did students who wrote out notes after reading compare to students who simply highlighted material after reading?

Accepted Answer

A) Students who wrote out notes scored significantly higher on exams. 
B) Students who highlighted scored an average of one letter grade higher. 
C) Students who did not read the text scored the same as those who did read the text. 
D) Actually,taking notes and highlighting resulted in no difference. 
A) Students who wrote out notes scored significantly higher on exams. 
B) Students who highlighted scored an average of one letter grade higher. 
C) Students who did not read the text scored the same as those who did read the text. 
D) Actually,taking notes and highlighting resulted in no difference.

Question 15

Writing notes in your own words instead of taking them straight from the text:

Accepted Answer

A) forces you to think about what you are reading. 
B) slows the learning process and memory as well. 
C) increases learning but only for visual learners. 
D) increases learning but only for auditory learners. 
A) forces you to think about what you are reading. 
B) slows the learning process and memory as well. 
C) increases learning but only for visual learners. 
D) increases learning but only for auditory learners.

Question 16

Regina is reviewing the chapter material by looking through the concept ma

Accepted Answer

A) move on to other parts of the map and come back to that one later 
B) review the material in that part of the chapter again 
C) stay focused on the map until she understands it 
D) take a 20-minute break and review the map again 
A) move on to other parts of the map and come back to that one later 
B) review the material in that part of the chapter again 
C) stay focused on the map until she understands it 
D) take a 20-minute break and review the map again

Question 17

Why is it important to build "play time" in to your overall study strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) Play time acts as a reinforcer for getting work done,and will help encourage you to keep moving forward with assignments or projects. 
B) There is only so much work you can do before you need an extended "decompression time." 
C) The play time helps us remember what we are working for. 
D) Neuroimaging tests have proven that the more we play,the more receptive our brains become to learning new information. 
A) Play time acts as a reinforcer for getting work done,and will help encourage you to keep moving forward with assignments or projects. 
B) There is only so much work you can do before you need an extended "decompression time." 
C) The play time helps us remember what we are working for. 
D) Neuroimaging tests have proven that the more we play,the more receptive our brains become to learning new information.

Question 18

Which types of test questions sometimes work best with memorization?

Accepted Answer

A) applied test questions 
B) factual test questions 
C) conceptual test questions 
D) essay questions 
A) applied test questions 
B) factual test questions 
C) conceptual test questions 
D) essay questions

Question 19

Kayla wants to become a clinical psychologist and hopes to start off her college career with an A in her introductory psychology class.What should Kayla always do prior to coming to class?

Accepted Answer

A) read the chapter in advance 
B) review the chapter summary 
C) scan through the headings for each chapter 
D) imagine what questions the instructor might ask that day 
A) read the chapter in advance 
B) review the chapter summary 
C) scan through the headings for each chapter 
D) imagine what questions the instructor might ask that day

Question 20

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 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 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

What does the text say about taking notes during lecture without first having read the chapter?

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?

Karen prefers to take part in group discussions and listen to the professor talk about psychology.She even has digital recorder that she uses to tape the lecture.What style of study method does Karen prefer?

According to the SQ3R,when you "Read" material,you:

Eduardo realizes that his Chemistry final is approaching fast.What is the worst thing he could do to prepare for the final?

What is the most common mistake for people writing term papers?

James is taking his final exam in Psychology today.What should he have for breakfast?

Jeremy is gathering research for his paper.What sources of information should he be very careful when using?

What is meant by "Questioning" in the SQ3R?

According to the text and the SQ3R,when is the best time to recall or review material?

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

What is found at the end of each chapter that helps you to organize the key concepts,terms,and definitions you have read?

According to one study in the chapter,how did students who wrote out notes after reading compare to students who simply highlighted material after reading?

Writing notes in your own words instead of taking them straight from the text:

Regina is reviewing the chapter material by looking through the concept ma

Why is it important to build "play time" in to your overall study strategies?

Which types of test questions sometimes work best with memorization?

Kayla wants to become a clinical psychologist and hopes to start off her college career with an A in her introductory psychology class.What should Kayla always do prior to coming to class?

What is the worst way to study for an exam?

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Exam 16: Psychology in Action

What does the text say about taking notes during lecture without first having read the chapter?

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?

Karen prefers to take part in group discussions and listen to the professor talk about psychology.She even has digital recorder that she uses to tape the lecture.What style of study method does Karen prefer?

According to the SQ3R,when you "Read" material,you:

Eduardo realizes that his Chemistry final is approaching fast.What is the worst thing he could do to prepare for the final?

What is the most common mistake for people writing term papers?

James is taking his final exam in Psychology today.What should he have for breakfast?

Jeremy is gathering research for his paper.What sources of information should he be very careful when using?

What is meant by "Questioning" in the SQ3R?

According to the text and the SQ3R,when is the best time to recall or review material?

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

What is found at the end of each chapter that helps you to organize the key concepts,terms,and definitions you have read?

According to one study in the chapter,how did students who wrote out notes after reading compare to students who simply highlighted material after reading?

Writing notes in your own words instead of taking them straight from the text:

Regina is reviewing the chapter material by looking through the concept ma

Why is it important to build "play time" in to your overall study strategies?

Which types of test questions sometimes work best with memorization?

Kayla wants to become a clinical psychologist and hopes to start off her college career with an A in her introductory psychology class.What should Kayla always do prior to coming to class?

What is the worst way to study for an exam?

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Statistics in Psychology

Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

Filters