Deck 1: Academic Self-Regulation

Question 1

Successful learners:

A) Have more effective learning strategies
B) Can motivate themselves
C) Can adjust their behavior to increase learning
D) All of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Academic self-regulation is all of the following EXCEPT:

A) The use of appropriate strategies to manage motivation, behavior, and learning
B) The ability to learn at a faster rate than others
C) The control of the factors influencing a student's learning
D) The removal of obstacles that interfere with their learning

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A major difference in the transition from high school to college classrooms is:

A) The change from a parent-directed to a teacher-directed environment
B) The change from a student-directed to a teacher-directed environment
C) The change from a teacher-directed to a student-directed environment
D) Newer desks and more technology

Answer 3

C

Question 4

College instructors:

A) Expect students to be self-motivated
B) Often assist students in completing difficult tasks
C) Guide student learning by telling them what, when and how to learn
D) Monitor their students' progress with assignments

Question 5

Some students are less successful for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

A) They believe they are less capable than others
B) They do not study as long as more successful students
C) They do not realize that how they study is more important than how much they study
D) They are resistant to changing their learning and study behavior

Question 6

Sean is a motivated student. He sets goals and plans time to participate in study groups and office hours. Since he tries to maximize his time, he has formed a study group that meets in his dorm room. This is an issue with:

A) Use of time
B) Regulation of physical environment
C) Regulation of social environment
D) Monitoring performance
E) Methods of learning

Question 7

Sheryl is having a hard time learning the material in one of her courses this semester. She's been studying in the library when she can find the time. On a day when she was unable to find a place to sit in the library, it was suggested to her to reserve a study room ahead of time. She said she would try, but that she is usually too busy to schedule study sessions ahead of time. This is an issue with:

A) Use of time
B) Regulation of physical environment
C) Regulation of social environment
D) Monitoring performance
E) Methods of learning

Question 8

Whenever Ryan gets a poor grade on an exam or assignment, he just throws it away without reviewing the feedback or asking any questions. This is an issue with:

A) Use of time
B) Regulation of physical environment
C) Regulation of social environment
D) Monitoring performance
E) Methods of learning

Question 9

Laura is struggling in class, but does not want to ask any questions for fear of appearing incompetent. This is an issue with:

A) Use of time
B) Regulation of physical environment
C) Regulation of social environment
D) Monitoring performance
E) Methods of learning

Question 10

Jae was surprised by his poor grade on the recent history exam. He was convinced he was well prepared for the test since he read the chapter three times. This is an issue with:

A) Use of time
B) Regulation of physical environment
C) Regulation of social environment
D) Monitoring performance
E) Methods of learning

Question 11

Motivation includes one's beliefs, goals, perceptions, and expectations.

Question 12

One of the best strategies for increasing learning is to study for longer periods of time.

Question 13

It is not possible to regulate all 6 components of self-regulation, so learners should focus on their strengths.

Question 14

Students who set specific learning goals are more motivated to learn.

Question 15

Riley is a freshman at a 4-year university. She often jokes that the admissions office let her in by mistake since everyone else is smarter than she is. Riley does not participate in class since her answers would not be as effective as her classmates, and she often asks to copy notes from friends. Riley's learning and motivation are likely to be affected, because she does not have a strong belief in her ability to learn.

Question 16

Match each component of self-regulation with the appropriate example.
-Motivation

A) Studying in a library instead of your dorm
B) Planning when to work on tasks that are not immediately due
C) Setting specific goals
D) Reviewing your exam to assess your strengths and challenges with the tested material
E) Generating questions from your notes or textbook and answering them
F) Forming a study group with classmates

Question 17

Match each component of self-regulation with the appropriate example.
-Methods of learning

A) Studying in a library instead of your dorm
B) Planning when to work on tasks that are not immediately due
C) Setting specific goals
D) Reviewing your exam to assess your strengths and challenges with the tested material
E) Generating questions from your notes or textbook and answering them
F) Forming a study group with classmates

Question 18

Match each component of self-regulation with the appropriate example.
-Use of time

A) Studying in a library instead of your dorm
B) Planning when to work on tasks that are not immediately due
C) Setting specific goals
D) Reviewing your exam to assess your strengths and challenges with the tested material
E) Generating questions from your notes or textbook and answering them
F) Forming a study group with classmates

Question 19

Match each component of self-regulation with the appropriate example.
-Physical environment

A) Studying in a library instead of your dorm
B) Planning when to work on tasks that are not immediately due
C) Setting specific goals
D) Reviewing your exam to assess your strengths and challenges with the tested material
E) Generating questions from your notes or textbook and answering them
F) Forming a study group with classmates

Question 20

Match each component of self-regulation with the appropriate example.
-Social environment

A) Studying in a library instead of your dorm
B) Planning when to work on tasks that are not immediately due
C) Setting specific goals
D) Reviewing your exam to assess your strengths and challenges with the tested material
E) Generating questions from your notes or textbook and answering them
F) Forming a study group with classmates

Question 21

Match each component of self-regulation with the appropriate example.
-Monitoring performance

A) Studying in a library instead of your dorm
B) Planning when to work on tasks that are not immediately due
C) Setting specific goals
D) Reviewing your exam to assess your strengths and challenges with the tested material
E) Generating questions from your notes or textbook and answering them
F) Forming a study group with classmates

Question 22

What are the 6 components of self-regulation? Explain why each is needed to be a self-regulated learner.

Question 23

Explain how motivation relates to academic self-regulation.

Question 24

Explain how the use of learning strategies relates to academic self-regulation.

Question 25

Explain how the use of time relates to academic self-regulation.

Question 26

Explain how the physical environment relates to academic self-regulation.

Question 27

Explain how the social environment relates to academic self-regulation.

Question 28

Explain how monitoring performance relates to academic self-regulation.

Question 29

To what extent are you a self-regulated learner? Identify the criteria you will use to answer the question and provide specific evidence to support your claim.

Question 30

List and describe 4 of the 6 components of academic self-regulation. Next, evaluate yourself and state the extent to which you are a self-regulated learner in terms of each of the four components. Be sure to include specific criteria to evaluate your behavior.