Deck 8: Memory and Studying

Question 1

The process of taking in information and changing it into signals in our brain is called:

A) storing.
B) encoding.
C) rote rehearsing.
D) retrieving.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Alora is reading her anatomy textbook. Which type of memory is Alora using to transform the printed information on the page into meaningful words in her mind?

A) long-term memory
B) short-term memory
C) sensory memory
D) working memory

Answer 2

C

Question 3

How long does a sensory memory last?

A) a split second
B) a few minutes
C) up to an hour
D) indefinitely

Answer 3

A

Question 4

According to research, how many things can people hold in their short-term memory at once?

A) only one or two
B) about four to seven
C) up to twenty-five
D) more than fifty

Question 5

Working memory is used to:

A) identify unimportant stored information that can be removed from your long-term memory.
B) recall information that is being stored in your long-term memory.
C) take in information through your five senses and form fleeting memories.
D) actively process memories and information.

Question 6

Which type of memory seems to have limitless storage capacity?

A) sensory
B) working
C) short-term
D) long-term

Question 7

While driving back to school after a break, Amber remembered the first time she made this trip with her father, when the two of them visited the college during her senior year of high school. She recalled how much fun they had and how that visit helped her decide to attend that college. Which type of memory did Amber use when she thought about driving to school with her father?

A) working memory
B) sensory memory
C) long-term memory
D) short-term memory

Question 8

At the end of class, as Nadra was packing up her books, she distinctly heard her instructor say that the due date for the writing assignment was Friday. As the students filed out of the classroom a few minutes later, a classmate asked her when the writing assignment was due, and she replied, "Um . . . I forgot already." Nadra most likely forgot the due date for the writing assignment because:

A) she experienced an encoding failure.
B) she experienced a retrieval failure.
C) she did not hear the instructor give the due date.
D) her long-term memory was full.

Question 9

Which of these steps is NOT involved in metacognition?

A) planning and organizing
B) monitoring your progress
C) retrieval of long-term memories
D) evaluating results and adjusting

Question 10

The most productive way to learn new material is to:

A) study for a short period about once a week.
B) limit your studying to class times.
C) set aside a single day and study in one long marathon session.
D) space out studying across multiple days and study in blocks of time.

Question 11

The method in which you mix up the topics you are studying, moving from English to chemistry to history over the course of an hour, for instance, is known as:

A) working memory.
B) retrieval.
C) metacognition.
D) interleaved practice.

Question 12

Travis needs to study for his upcoming chemistry exam, but he has several evening classes this week. He is also scheduled to work at his job on the other nights. What should Travis do?

A) call in sick to work so that he can study instead
B) study during other free times, such as breaks between classes
C) study for chemistry during his other classes
D) focus on studying late at night, after his evening classes and work

Question 13

When you associate the meaning of new information with other information already stored in your memory, you are using a process called:

A) elaborative rehearsal.
B) rote rehearsal.
C) visualization.
D) acrostics.

Question 14

The technique that involves drawing a mental picture of the material you are studying is called:

A) visualization.
B) rote rehearsal.
C) elaborative rehearsal.
D) association.

Question 15

Study groups led by students who did well in specific classes in the past are called:

A) mnemonics.
B) elaborative rehearsals.
C) rote rehearsals.
D) supplemental instruction.

Question 16

Katie wants to make sure that she has a strong grasp of the material presented in her Spanish class, so she decides to set up her own study group. Which strategy would help Katie keep the group focused on certain topics at each meeting?

A) Create an agenda.
B) Prepare sets of flash cards.
C) Use elaborative rehearsal.
D) Develop intentional reading questions.

Question 17

Which strategy is a great way to get ready for an exam because it can increase your confidence and have a significant impact on your performance?

A) planning one long study session
B) cramming the night before the test
C) answering practice test questions
D) multitasking as you study

Question 18

Which memory strategy involves memorizing specific information by studying the information repeatedly?

A) elaborative rehearsal
B) supplemental instruction
C) association
D) rote rehearsal

Question 19

When creating a review sheet for a quiz or exam, you should:

A) include all information from the notes you took in class.
B) include all the practice questions from your textbook.
C) condense pages of your notes into a one-page document.
D) condense everything you remember about the class without looking at the textbook or your notes into a one-page document.

Question 20

Which strategy involves making a new word from the first letter of each word you want to remember?

A) association
B) method of loci
C) acrostic
D) acronym

Question 21

Miguel remembers the nine Supreme Court justices by comparing each of them to people he has known throughout his life. For example, he remembers Chief Justice Roberts by thinking about his uncle Robert, who runs his own company. Which strategy is Miguel using to recall the names of the Supreme Court justices?

A) association
B) elaborative rehearsal
C) acrostic
D) acronym

Question 22

Which strategy involves creating a phrase or sentence in which the first letter of every word corresponds to a list of words you want to remember?

A) acronym
B) acrostic
C) elaborative rehearsal
D) flash cards

Question 23

Completing plenty of practice problems is a great way to study for classes in:

A) public speaking.
B) civics.
C) science.
D) art.

Question 24

Laila feels like science is her most challenging subject. Which tip could be helpful to her in her science course?

A) Study alone without participating in a study group.
B) Wait to see if you can get a tutoring center appointment.
C) Find a website to practice extra science problems.
D) Avoid the problems in the textbook to avoid confusion.

Question 25

Studying for online classes is:

A) very different and easier than studying for face-to-face classes.
B) challenging because most colleges do not offer online study resources.
C) like studying for face-to-face courses in terms of learning techniques.
D) difficult but only requires you to read the textbook and nothing else.

Question 26

For which of these would you NOT create a study list in a math or science class?

A) theorems
B) formulas
C) symbols
D) units

Question 27

A subject matter expert is someone who:

A) studies to build a deep understanding of their field.
B) relies on rote rehearsal to learn new information.
C) knows a little bit about a lot of subjects.
D) focuses on learning inside the classroom only.

Question 28

Which statement about lifelong learners is NOT true?

A) They keep building their knowledge and skills long after graduation.
B) They employ a fixed mindset when it comes to learning new things.
C) They tend to be curious about the world around them.
D) They look for new skills they can develop.

Question 29

Which of these represents the BEST use of memory when you enter your chosen career?

A) memorizing the phone number of your best friend for emergencies
B) remembering the names of people you connect with to forge relationships
C) remembering the final exams you took so you can use the information later
D) learning everything you need to know to become a subject matter expert

Question 30

When at work, what is one use of the elaborative rehearsal technique?

A) You will be able to use it to explain complex ideas to other people.
B) You can use it to impress your fellow co-workers at the office.
C) You will be able to memorize the names of all your favorite colleagues.
D) You can use it in your spare time if you choose to become a lifelong learner.

Question 31

You use your sensory memory when you actively listen to an instructor deliver a lecture.

Question 32

The information you recall when answering a question on an exam comes from your short-term memory.

Question 33

You can make lasting memories of new information by linking it to memories that you already have.

Question 34

You are more likely to forget information if you spend time teaching it to others.

Question 35

A review sheet is a condensed version of lecture and reading notes.

Question 36

Mnemonics are learning tricks or strategies to help you remember information.

Question 37

If you remember the formula for solving equations in math with the phrase, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (PEMDAS), you are using an acrostic.

Question 38

If you remember the order of taxonomy in your biology class by connecting it to your favorite plants, you are using an acrostic.

Question 39

Studying for online classes is completely different than studying for face-to-face classes.

Question 40

You can use elaborative rehearsal to improve communication.

Question 41

Imagine a scenario in which you have studied for an exam, but when you arrive in class on the day of an exam, you forget what you have studied. What kinds of memory problems might you be experiencing in this scenario?

Question 42

What are the three processes involved in memory? Please list each process in order.

Question 43

What are the three steps of metacognition? Explain each stage.

Question 44

Discuss some strategies you can use to effectively study and manage your time.

Question 45

What are some of the benefits of using flash cards as a study tool?

Question 46

Describe three different types of mnemonics that might be helpful in your college classes. Include the type of mnemonic and an example of each in your answer.

Question 47

Imagine that you are having difficulty studying for your advanced mathematics class. Describe three strategies that could help you to succeed in this class, and discuss the benefit(s) of each.

Question 48

List three strategies for succeeding in online classes.

Question 49

Describe the qualities of a lifelong learner and why it is beneficial to be one.