Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

Which type of processing is appropriate for entertainment but does not work well if your goal is to learn course material?

A)contextual processing
B)elaborative processing
C)experiential processing
D)reflective processing

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Dara keeps records of her progress,such as the number of pages she reads,hours studied,and assignments completed,because she knows that reflective learning depends on

A)massed practice.
B)self-monitoring.
C)mnemonics.
D)perfectionism.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

You were flipping through the television channels when you came upon a program about your future career.The next day,you told your best friend about all the details you learned from this program.When you were viewing the television program on your future occupation,you were exhibiting processing.

A)reactive
B)reflective
C)experiential
D)contextual

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which type of processing can help you learn more from a textbook and better understand and remember details?

A)automatic processing
B)experiential processing
C)proactive processing
D)reflective processing

Question 5

Last night you vegged out in front of the TV set and watched a couple of hours of programs.However,this morning you have trouble remembering the plot of either program.Your passive viewing of the television is a good example of

A)reflective processing.
B)experiential processing.
C)transient narcosis.
D)depersonalization.

Question 6

Thought that is active,effortful,and controlled is referred to as processing.

A)experiential
B)reflective
C)contextual
D)proactive

Question 7

When one changes from passive learning to active and mindful,self-guided learning,he or she is engaged in

A)massed practice.
B)experiential learning.
C)reflective learning.
D)maintenance rehearsal.

Question 8

Students who deliberately focus their thoughts and engage in active,self-guided study are exhibiting

A)massed practice.
B)experiential learning.
C)reflective learning.
D)maintenance rehearsal.

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be a part of reflective learning?

A)monitoring your progress
B)making daily,weekly,and monthly plans for learning
C)being your own teacher and rewarding yourself
D)outlining Chapter s and recopying one's notes

Question 10

When your thinking is automatic,effortless,and passive,you are engaging in processing.

A)reflective
B)reactive
C)contextual
D)experiential

Question 11

The first step in reflective learning is to

A)set specific and objective learning goals.
B)plan a learning strategy.
C)be your own teacher.
D)take corrective action.

Question 12

As Marty is being interviewed for a job,he actively and carefully listens to the interviewer's questions and puts serious effort into thinking through the implications of answering each question in different ways before he responds.He is both focused and controlled throughout the interview.Marty is exhibiting processing.

A)reactive
B)reflective
C)contextual
D)experiential

Question 13

When we more or less passively let an event happen to us,we are exhibiting processing.

A)reactive
B)reflective
C)contextual
D)experiential

Question 14

Experiential processing involves

A)passively letting an event happen to you.
B)one's subsequent memories being more detailed.
C)mindfully focusing on events.
D)going beyond the information given.

Question 15

Susan has started college.To maximize her learning,she sets specific and objective learning goals;makes a daily,weekly,and monthly learning strategy;monitors and rewards herself;evaluates her progress,and takes corrective action when needed.Susan's actions illustrate

A)the SQ4R method.
B)the LISAN method.
C)massed practice.
D)reflective learning.

Question 16

In memory terms,the consequence of reflective learning is

A)elaborative processing.
B)maintenance rehearsal.
C)encoding failure.
D)experiential processing.

Question 17

Reflective processing involves

A)passively letting an event happen to you.
B)one's subsequent memories being less detailed and focused.
C)mindlessly observing events.
D)actively controlling one's thoughts.

Question 18

Most perception,as well as some learning,intuition,and creativity,depend in part on an effortless type of processing known as processing.

A)experiential
B)reactive
C)contextual
D)reflective

Question 19

By reacting "mindfully" and actively thinking about what you are experiencing,you are using processing.

A)reflective
B)experiential
C)contextual
D)retroactive

Question 20

Reflective learning does NOT include which of the following?

A)setting specific and objective learning goals
B)making daily,weekly,and monthly plans for learning
C)being your own teacher
D)utilizing massed practice before each exam

Question 21

As Ian reads about the research methods in Modules 4 and 5 of his psychology textbook,he tries to analyze,compare,and evaluate these types of research techniques.Ian is using

A)massed practice.
B)experiential learning.
C)critical thinking.
D)transference.

Question 22

Using the SQ4R method while reading a textbook is an example of

A)massed practice.
B)contextual practice.
C)experiential processing.
D)reflective processing.

Question 23

In class,you relate the new information you learn regarding the cognitive development of young children to experiences that you had while babysitting.You are exhibiting

A)egocentrism.
B)transference.
C)self-projection.
D)self-reference.

Question 24

One way to be more effective and efficient while reading a textbook is to

A)use massed practice.
B)use the experiential processing method.
C)use the reflective SQ4R method.
D)reread the textbook assignment at least four times before every test.

Question 25

According to the discussion of reflective learning in your textbook,if you fall short of your goals,you should

A)reward yourself for your effort,not for meeting goals.
B)redo your long-term goals by lowering them and making them less specific.
C)adjust how you budget your time and take advantage of tutoring programs.
D)do all of these.

Question 26

The six steps of the SQ4R,in order,are

A)survey,question,read,recite,reflect,and review.
B)sequence,query,read,recite,review,and reflect.
C)skim,question,read,relate,recite,and reflect.
D)scan,query,read,recite,review,and relate.

Question 27

The practice of relating new information to prior life experiences is referred to as

A)egocentrism.
B)transference.
C)self-reference.
D)self-projection.

Question 28

As Marta listens to her instructor during psychology class,she tries to relate these new facts,terms,and concepts to her own experiences and to information she already knows well.Thus,Marta is making these new ideas more personally meaningful and easier to remember by using the practice of

A)egocentrism.
B)self-reference.
C)transference.
D)self-projection.

Question 29

Once you have surveyed a module,you should (in order to read with purpose)

A)turn each topic heading into one or more questions.
B)sequence the module and then outline it.
C)use experiential processing as one reads.
D)do all of these.

Question 30

Two ways to become more reflective while reading is to use

A)massed practice and experiential processing.
B)self-projection and transference.
C)animism and egocentrism.
D)self-reference and critical thinking.

Question 31

While writing his term paper in psychology,Jess analyzes,evaluates,compares,and critiques the data he collects and then synthesizes this information into his report.Jess is using the ability known as

A)critical thinking.
B)experiential processing.
C)proactive transference.
D)massed practice.

Question 32

Margaret has just started reading the assigned modules in her psychology textbook.She begins by looking at the topic headings,figure captions,and each module summary in order to get an overall picture of what she will be reading.Margaret is performing which step in the SQ4R method?

A)query
B)sequence
C)survey
D)reflect

Question 33

Effective learners silently give themselves guidance and ask themselves questions.For example,as they are learning,they might ask themselves,"What are the important ideas here? What do I remember? What don't I understand? What do I need to review? What should I do next?" This step in reflective learning is known as

A)being one's own teacher.
B)planning a learning strategy.
C)monitoring one's progress.
D)taking corrective action.

Question 34

The first R in the SQ4R method stands for

A)recite.
B)reflect.
C)review.
D)read.

Question 35

The S in the SQ4R method stands for

A)search.
B)survey.
C)study.
D)sequence.

Question 36

According to the third step in the SQ4R method,one should

A)read all the assigned modules before stopping.
B)read in short "bites," from one topic heading to the next,then stop.
C)outline the module as one reads.
D)read using experiential processing.

Question 37

When Enos finds that he is falling short of his study goals,he sets up the desk in his dorm room facing a blank wall,so he cannot look out the window.He turns off his cell phone and TV when he studies.Enos has been able to make his studying more reflective by

A)switching to a massed practice strategy.
B)using the steps in the LISAN method.
C)taking corrective action.
D)punishing his lack of goal attainment.

Question 38

Which step in the SQ4R method involves skimming through the module before reading this module in depth?

A)search
B)selection
C)survey
D)sequence

Question 39

Jasmine is reading the section of her module assignment entitled "Stages of Sleep." She thinks to herself,"Is there more than one stage of sleep?" "What are the stages of sleep?" "How do they differ?" Jasmine is performing which step in the SQ4R method?

A)question
B)sequence
C)survey
D)reflect

Question 40

The ability to evaluate,compare,analyze,critique,and synthesize information is known as

A)massed practice.
B)experiential learning.
C)critical thinking.
D)transference.

Question 41

Kendra is reading Module 2 in her psychology textbook,and she comes to the major module heading of "Critical Thinking-Take It with a Grain of Salt." She should

A)keep reading.
B)turn the heading into a question.
C)look up the term "critical thinking" in the dictionary or Wikipedia.
D)reflect on what salt has to do with critical thinking.

Question 42

In the psychology textbook,a running glossary is located

A)at the beginning of each module.
B)at the end of each module.
C)near the end of the book.
D)in the lower right-hand corner of the module pages.

Question 43

As you skim each module in your psychology textbook,you will notice that each major module section has a bold orange heading accompanied by a Question.

A)Survey
B)Recite
C)Reflection
D)Critical Thinking

Question 44

The most important way to actively interact with your textbook as you read is to

A)outline the Chapter .
B)ask yourself a lot of questions.
C)use experiential processing.
D)read continuously without stopping.

Question 45

Self-reference and critical thinking are very important to which step in the SQ4R method?

A)experiential processing
B)sequential processing
C)reflect
D)review

Question 46

After reading a small amount of material in her textbook,Juanita pauses and rehearses what she has just read and tries to mentally answer the question,"What is the main idea here?" Juanita also jots down brief notes on what she has just read.Juanita is engaged in which of the six steps of the SQ4R method?

A)survey
B)sequence
C)review
D)recite

Question 47

To help students build a "mental map" of upcoming topics,each module in the psychology textbook begins with a

A)Psychology in Action segment.
B)list of Survey Questions.
C)Critical Thinking box.
D)Knowledge Builder.

Question 48

Sean opens his psychology textbook to Module 2 and looks over the short opening story,the list of questions,the topic headings,and the figure captions.These features of his psychology textbook will help Sean identify the important ideas in the module as well as getting him interested in the topics to be covered.Sean has just engaged in which step of the SQ4R method?

A)reflect
B)review
C)survey
D)sequential processing

Question 49

Regarding the use of the SQ4R method in reading your psychology textbook,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)After you've studied a short "bite" of text,turn the next topic heading into questions and read to the next heading.
B)If you can't summarize the main ideas in a section,move on to the next section and come back to this section later.
C)Remember to look for answers as you read and to recite or take notes before moving on.
D)Repeat the question­read­recite­reflect cycle until you've finished an entire module or just from one topic heading to the next,if you want to read shorter sections.

Question 50

Latoya is using a reading strategy that has been shown to improve learning and grades,because it promotes active learning and information processing.Latoya is using the method.

A)LISAN
B)Keyword
C)SQ4R
D)EMDR

Question 51

You will learn more as you read if you

A)utilize experiential processing during your reading and studying sessions.
B)use massed practice whenever you read and study.
C)read every module in the textbook at least three times.
D)bring more mindfulness and genuine interest to your reading.

Question 52

In the psychology textbook,the main Subject Index/Glossary is located

A)at the beginning of each module.
B)at the end of each module
C)near the end of the textbook.
D)in the lower right-hand corner of the module pages.

Question 53

At the end of each module is a study guide that that contains Recite questions for the student to answer and check how well he or she remembers what was read as well as the Think Critically and Self-reflect questions.These study guides are called

A)Reflection Signposts.
B)Knowledge Builders.
C)Running Glossaries.
D)Clinical Files.

Question 54

As an aid to reading your psychology textbook,important terms are

A)printed in boldface type.
B)defined when they first appear.
C)followed by pronunciations with capital letters showing which syllables are accented.
D)displayed in all of these ways.

Question 55

When Julio finishes his psychology reading assignment for the day,he skims back over the module and reads over his notes,checking his memory by reciting and quizzing himself one more time.Julio is utilizing a step in the SQ4R method that involves

A)active review.
B)experiential cognition.
C)the EMDR technique.
D)massed practice.

Question 56

The most important step in the SQ4R method involves readers relating new facts,terms,and concepts to information they already know well or to their own experiences.This important step is called

A)review.
B)reflect.
C)sequential cognition.
D)query experientially.

Question 57

In addition to the Survey Questions that are repeated throughout each module to help students recognize key topics,there are other questions that appear before some of the paragraphs and are similar to questions that students like to ask themselves as they read this textbook.These questions that appear before some paragraphs are called

A)dialogue questions.
B)sequential reflections.
C)running glossaries.
D)keyword questions.

Question 58

In your psychology textbook,each module opens with a short opening introduction (story)and a

A)short pretest quiz.
B)list of summary statements.
C)list of survey questions.
D)knowledge builder.

Question 59

Making brief notes during which step of the SQ4R method helps to reveal what you do and don't know and helps you to fill in gaps in your knowledge?

A)survey
B)sequence
C)review
D)recite

Question 60

The fourth R in the SQ4R method stands for

A)recite.
B)reflect.
C)review.
D)read.

Question 61

The I in the LISAN method stands for

A)identify.
B)initiate.
C)ideas.
D)illustrations.

Question 62

The L in the LISAN method stands for

A)lead.
B)listen.
C)lecture.
D)liaison.

Question 63

Every fourth or fifth module in the textbook consists of practical ideas for relating psychology to the student's own life.This special module is entitled

A)Critical Thinking.
B)Human Diversity.
C)The Clinical File.
D)Psychology in Action.

Question 64

At the end of each module in the textbook is a point-by-point summary to help students identify important ideas to remember.These summaries are organized around a component found at the beginning of each module called the

A)Reflection Signposts.
B)Clinical File.
C)Knowledge Builder.
D)Survey Questions.

Question 65

Muriel's professor provides copies of her slide presentations online.So,before every lecture,Muriel reads her assigned materials and looks over these slides in order to anticipate what her professor will say in class.Muriel is utilizing which step in the LISAN method?

A)Lead,don't follow.
B)Initiate,don't procrastinate.
C)Saturate oneself with knowledge.
D)Analyze those notes.

Question 66

Your textbook authors recommend using a reflective note-taking strategy known as the method.

A)SQ4R
B)EMDR
C)NASP
D)LISAN

Question 67

Regarding taking and using class notes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Students who take accurate lecture notes tend to do well on tests.
B)Very few students take reasonably good notes.
C)Many students wait until just before exams to review their notes.
D)As students review their notes,they should try to link new ideas to what they already know.

Question 68

When Jason is in class,he sits away from distractions and where he can hear the teacher and see the slide and video presentations.Jason also reads his textbook before coming to class,so he can skillfully take notes and answer questions.Jason would be described as a(n)listener.

A)reflective
B)experiential
C)compulsive
D)intuitive

Question 69

Abbot sits where he can get involved and ask questions.In addition,he brings questions that he wants answered from the last lecture,so he can ask the teacher at the beginning of class.Abbot's behaviors illustrate which step in the LISAN method?

A)actively listen
B)initiate learning
C)signal words
D)analyze notes

Question 70

In your psychology textbook,Discovering Psychology boxes invite you to relate psychology to your own life,while the Human Diversity boxes encourage students to think about the rich variability of the human experience.Thus,these features aid which step in the SQ4R method?

A)reflect
B)question
C)survey
D)sequential processing

Question 71

Regarding taking and using class notes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)When taking notes,listen to everything but be selective and write down only key points and not every bit of information word-for-word.
B)Most students take reasonably good notes but unfortunately wait right before the exam to review them.
C)After each class session,one should write down several major ideas and definitions that are likely to become test questions,make up questions,and then answer them.
D)Effective note-taking has been shown to increase experiential processing of the course material.

Question 72

While taking notes in class,LaShonda tries to anticipate what the teacher will say and looks for the core of ideas that will make up this lecture.She listens for signal words that will tell her what direction her instructor is taking,and she sits where she can get involved and ask questions.Lastly,LaShonda is selective in writing down only the key points of the lecture,so she can focus on what the professor is saying.LaShonda is engaged in the

A)experiential approach.
B)LISAN method.
C)SQ4R method.
D)use of mnemonics.

Question 73

A person who knows how to maintain attention,avoid distractions,and skillfully gather information from class lectures would be described as a(n)listener.

A)reflective
B)experiential
C)compulsive
D)intuitive

Question 74

Although there are several different "boxes" found in your psychology textbook that provides opportunities for you to reflect more deeply about what you are reading,which of the following is NOT one of these "boxes"?

A)Discovering Psychology
B)Analyzing Behavior
C)The Clinical File
D)Brainwaves

Question 75

According to the LISAN method,every lecture is based on a core of

A)identifications.
B)ideas.
C)noteworthy examples.
D)specific terminology.

Question 76

Each module in your psychology book concludes with a point­by­point summary of the module's "big ideas" and enduring principles.These ending summaries will help students during which step in the SQ4R method?

A)sequencing
B)scanning
C)recite
D)review

Question 77

Which of the following is NOT an important part of reflective listening?

A)avoiding distractions
B)using experiential processing
C)maintaining attention
D)skillfully gathering information

Question 78

Jake is listening to his instructor lecturing about the SQ4R method.She states that "There are six steps in ... ," which lets Jake know that "Here comes some ideas." Later,she says "The most important step in the method is ... ," which alerts Jake to a main idea.According to the LISAN method,these phrases are examples of

A)acronyms.
B)mnemonics.
C)signal words.
D)experiential notations.

Question 79

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to a student about taking and using class notes?

A)Try to anticipate what your teacher will say by asking yourself questions.
B)Try to be like a tape recorder by taking down the teacher's statements exactly.
C)Listen for words that tell you the direction the instructor is taking.
D)Improve your notes by filling in gaps,summarizing your notes,and organizing them.

Question 80

According to the LISAN method,phrases that instructors use,such as "there are three reasons why," "the most important step," and "on the contrary" would be examples of

A)experiential cognition.
B)mnemonics.
C)signal words.
D)acronyms.