Deck 5: Appendix: Secrets for Surviving College: How to Improve Your Grades

Question 1

My high school algebra teacher taught me to memorize an algebraic formula by setting it to the tune of a nursery rhyme.Years later I can still recall the formula,but only if I sing it.What method of memorization does this support?

A)verbal/rhythmic organization
B)method of loci
C)linking
D)peg word method

Answer 1

verbal/rhythmic organization

Question 2

If you were using the method of loci to remember points you want to make when writing an essay answer,you would:

A)try to imagine specific images related to a list of "peg words" (for example,"one is a bun").
B)create an image of what you wanted to remember,and mentally "place" it somewhere in the lecture hall,so that you could retrieve it later.
C)write out your ideas so that they could be sung to the tune of a song you know well.
D)arrange the information so that it fits a pattern that is easy for you to remember.

Answer 2

create an image of what you wanted to remember,and mentally "place" it somewhere in the lecture hall,so that you could retrieve it later.

Question 3

The concept maps at the end of each chapter in the textbook are:

A)a way to visually organize the key information in each chapter and see how concepts link together.
B)a representation of the geography related to where concepts developed (for example,of Germany when discussing Wilhelm Wundt's work).
C)a good summary of the chapter that you can study from instead of having to read the whole chapter.
D)short summaries of the chapters.

Answer 3

a way to visually organize the key information in each chapter and see how concepts link together.

Question 4

There is a very valuable resource available to students who are studying for an exam,but many students ignore the resource.What is it?

A)the textbook
B)notes students take in class
C)PowerPoint slides used in lectures
D)the instructor

Question 5

What is/are the benefit(s)of the SQ3R step of Reciting?

A)Saying it out loud forces you to put the material into your own words,rather than just memorizing the text.
B)Trying to explain a topic in your own words is a good way to tell whether you really understand the topic.
C)By saying it out loud,you are using your auditory memory in addition to your visual memory (from when you looked at the text),and using two types of memory for the same topic reinforces the material.
D)All of the above.

Question 6

In order to perform as well as possible in a class,you should take notes in your own words:

A)during each lecture.
B)while reading the textbook.
C)Both A and B.
D)None of the above.

Question 7

Let's say that your Psychology professor tells you that you will have "objective tests" in your class.That test will probably include _______________ questions.

A)Factual,Applied,and/or Conceptual
B)Factual and/or Opinion
C)Calculation
D)Essay

Question 8

Which strategy is most likely to lead to a student remembering the seven perspectives of psychology?

A)Reciting the list of perspectives over and over and over.
B)Memorizing the initials PBHCSBE,which are the first letters of the seven perspectives.
C)Memorizing the sentence "Peter bought his coach seven blue elephants," where each word starts with the letter of one of the perspectives.
D)Trying to picture the table from the textbook that describes the perspectives.

Question 9

When studying from the textbook,it is most effective to:

A)try to memorize what the textbook says word for word,so that you can get it exactly right.
B)highlight important ideas in the text,and do your studying from the highlighted portions of the textbook.
C)try to put down the ideas from the textbook in your own words,so that you will be better able to remember them later.
D)read the textbook after the lecture,so that you know what topics to focus on most based on what the professor covered in class.

Question 10

According to research studies,students earn an average of one letter-grade higher if they:

A)print out the instructor's PowerPoint slides in advance of a lecture,and highlight the slides during the lecture.
B)wait until after the lecture to read the textbook,so that the textbook will make more sense.
C)take notes by hand and in their own words during a lecture.
D)listen as attentively as possible during the lecture,and don't take notes since that would distract them from the lecture.

Question 11

Fadi enjoyed chemistry in high school because the periodic table seemed to be so easy to memorize.Additionally,when he is trying to recall information for his psychology exams he can remember the figures and charts but has a hard time recalling exact statements.Fadi would be most likely be considered a __________ learner.

A)visual/verbal
B)visual/nonverbal
C)auditory
D)tactile/kinesthetic

Question 12

Right now you are taking a multiple-choice test.According to the textbook,your best strategy is to:

A)read through the whole test without marking any answers on any questions,to see what material the test covers.
B)read through the test and answer all of the test questions that you can answer easily,then go back and work on the items you skipped.
C)work on the test questions in order,until you finish them all.
D)skim over the test to see if any of the later items give away "hints" that you could use to answer earlier items.

Question 13

In order to make use of the peg word system to improve your memory,you first have to:

A)memorize a list of peg words.
B)"peg" the words onto a target,so that you can study them visually.
C)write down the things you want to remember,and then "peg" them to a bulletin board so that you will see them all the time.
D)group the concepts,since PEG means Practice Entire Groups,which is a strategy for remembering items all at once.

Question 14

In the SQ3R method of reading a chapter in a textbook,what does it mean to "Question"?

A)Before even looking at the chapter,you should come up with some questions based on the chapter's title.
B)It means that you should question what you read - in other words,be skeptical about whether the chapter is really accurate.
C)It means that you should talk with fellow students in the class about the questions you have after reading the chapter.
D)After you survey the chapter,come up with questions that you can answer by reading the chapter, because when you read to find an answer to a question,the material is easier to remember later on.

Question 15

One of the most important things to do when working on a paper is to decide on your thesis,which is:

A)the central message of your paper.
B)the topic of your paper.
C)the title of your paper.
D)the structure of your paper.

Question 16

Pearson,the company that publishes your textbook,provides lots of different practice tests and test questions (including questions in the textbook,and in some cases,online).These practice tests are:

A)a useful way to figure out what areas of the text you don't yet understand well.
B)a good way to practice different types of test questions,so that you are well-prepared for the exam.
C)mostly useful for students who are struggling in the class.
D)Both A and B

Question 17

When studying for the exam,it is best to survey the chapter:

A)last,because that way it serves as a final review for the material.
B)first,just in case you don't have time to read the whole thing later.
C)last,and read it out loud to maximize verbal and mental exposure.
D)first,to provide a rough structure for you to keep in mind as you read.

Question 18

Your parents probably told you at some point that you need to get a good night's rest in order to do well in school.This idea - that sleep is important for good school performance,is:

A)just something your parents made up to get you to go to bed.
B)something that scientists suspect but have never proven to be true.
C)something that has been shown in scientific studies to be true.
D)one good reason to take medications that help you sleep.

Question 19

When writing a paper,it is usually a good strategy to:

A)let the ideas bounce around in your head until you are ready to write the paper,and then write it all down in one perfect draft.
B)write a first draft of the paper,and then immediately go back and revise that draft so that you don't forget anything.
C)write the draft in several small pieces,and then combine them together the day before you turn the paper in,so that you know you have all of the necessary information.
D)write a first draft of the paper,and then don't work on the paper for a few days,so that you can more easily find your errors and places that need more work.

Question 20

On the morning of a test,you should:

A)skip breakfast,because it will use up time that you could use for reviewing your notes.
B)eat a breakfast with lots of sugar (for example,sugared breakfast cereals),because sugar provides energy that you will need for the test.
C)eat a breakfast that is heavy on protein and light on carbohydrates,because that's the best mix to promote concentration and memory.
D)have an energy drink for breakfast,so that you are alert and energetic during the test.