Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

Students don't read the material prior to coming to class.

Question 2

What is the worst way to study for an exam?

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.
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Answer 2

Cramming for the exam the night before.

Question 3

What is a learning style?

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.

Answer 3

The way a person takes in information.

Question 4

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

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.

Question 5

What does the section on SQ3R say about highlighting?

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.