Deck 16: Psychology in Action

Question 1

According to the SQ3R,when you "Read" material,you:

A)are quickly reviewing that which you will read in greater depth later.
B)are answering the question you posed to yourself earlier.
C)are trying to come up with a question to recite at a later time.
D)are wasting your time unless you read and re-read your material at least twice.

Answer 1

are answering the question you posed to yourself earlier.

Question 2

Jose prefers to sit near the front of the class.He often studies with his friend Roberto and can be seen spending extra time in the psychology lab so as to fully understand the material.What study method is Jose using?

A)visual method
B)verbal method
C)auditory method
D)action method

Answer 2

action method

Question 3

"How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!" This funny little saying reminds you of the importance of:

A)using mnemonics.
B)procrastination,which is actually far more useful of a "skill" than it is given credit for.
C)using a calendar or a date book to manage your time.
D)breaking large tasks down into manageable pieces.

Answer 3

breaking large tasks down into manageable pieces.

Question 4

What does SQ3R stand for?

A)Survey,Question,Remember,Recite,Remember
B)Survey,Question,Read,Recite,Recall/Review
C)Sentence,Question,Review,Recite,Recall
D)Sentence,Question,Read,Re-read,Re-re-read

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Thomas loves his astronomy class.He always prefers any chance to get out of the classroom and go to the observatory to actually apply those concepts that are taught.Thomas prefers what type of studying?

A)visual method
B)verbal method
C)auditory method
D)action method

Question 7

What is meant by Survey in the SQ3R?

A)To survey,you must look through the outline,objectives,questions,and any other material the author has deemed important.
B)To survey,you must read the chapter summary and try to memorize it.
C)To survey,you must read the chapter first then look through the outline and objectives.
D)To survey,you must think of a question,then look through the material to find the answer.

Question 8

Maya is using the SQ3R to help her study.What should she do when reading the text?

A)Maya should highlight material as she goes.
B)She should take notes of everything she reads.
C)Maya should take notes by making an outline of the main points and terms.
D)She should read and re-read every paragraph before moving on.

Question 9

Kayla wants to become a clinical psychologist and hopes to start off her college career with an A in her introductory psychology class.What should Kayla always do prior to coming to class?

A)read the chapter in advance
B)review the chapter summary
C)scan through the headings for each chapter
D)imagine what questions the instructor might ask that day

Question 10

What is meant by "Questioning" in the SQ3R?

A)You should try to come up with a question after reading the heading of a particular section.
B)You should try to come up with questions for each section after fully reading the chapter.
C)You should come up with questions after reading the particular section.
D)You should try to develop questions before beginning any reading of the chapter so as to determine what might be important.

Question 11

Alexis is surveying material using the SQ3R approach.If she uses this method correctly:

A)Alexis will realize that surveying is considered more important than actually reading the material.
B)It will take considerably more time but will be well worth it.
C)It should take only a couple of minutes.
D)It may or may not help,since surveying is the least effective aspect of the SQ3R.

Question 12

Why is it important to build "play time" in to your overall study strategies?

A)Play time acts as a reinforcer for getting work done,and will help encourage you to keep moving forward with assignments or projects.
B)There is only so much work you can do before you need an extended "decompression time."
C)The play time helps us remember what we are working for.
D)Neuroimaging tests have proven that the more we play,the more receptive our brains become to learning new information.

Question 13

What is the S-Q-R-R-R or SQ3R?

A)a method of reviewing your notes after writing them
B)a method of reading your textbook so as to best remember material
C)a method of studying usually used the night prior to an exam
D)a method of highlighting material for maximum effectiveness

Question 14

Lee is taking Introductory Psychology for the very first time this semester.According to your textbook's observations about learning styles,what should Lee do?

A)Lee should adapt to his teacher's particular teaching style.
B)Lee should focus on what learning style works best for him and expect his teacher to adjust.
C)Lee should try to vary his study habits so that they are consistent with his own learning style.
D)Lee should change how he studies from chapter to chapter so that his brain is constantly stimulated in different ways.

Question 15

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 visualize 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 16

Your best friend asks you what the purpose of "Questioning" is in the SQ3R.What is the best answer to your friend's question?

A)By developing a question,you are searching for an answer while reading.
B)By developing a question after reading the chapter,you are actively learning the material by "becoming the teacher."
C)By developing a question,you are trying to think of content the author has not considered.
D)By developing a question,you prepare yourself for possible questions on the test.

Question 17

What is a learning style?

A)the way a person takes in or absorbs information
B)a method of learning that people are generally born with
C)an approach to learning that is typically passed from generation to generation
D)a method of input selection that people unconsciously choose as their means of learning

Question 18

If you learn best by making charts and flashcards to help remember information,what type of study method are using?

A)visual method
B)verbal method
C)auditory method
D)action method

Question 19

What is the second 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 a novel.
C)Students read too slowly,thus not allowing material to be remembered.
D)Students read too quickly and material is forgotten.

Question 20

Karen prefers to take part in group discussions and listen to the professor talk about psychology.She even has digital recorder that she uses to tape the lecture.What style of study method does Karen prefer?

A)visual method
B)verbal method
C)auditory method
D)action method

Question 21

What is found at the end of each chapter that helps you to organize the key concepts,terms,and definitions you have read?

A)a practice quiz
B)a concept map
C)a general summary
D)a vocabulary list

Question 22

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 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

Question 23

According to the text and the SQ3R,when is the best time to recall or review material?

A)Once you have completed a sentence.
B)Once you have completed a section.
C)Once you have completed the chapter.
D)Once you have developed a question.

Question 24

Which types of test questions sometimes work best with memorization?

A)applied test questions
B)factual test questions
C)conceptual test questions
D)essay questions

Question 25

What is the best way to use Reciting to your benefit?

A)Verbally explain a concept that you just learned to a friend.
B)Verbally read out loud your chapter whenever possible.
C)Verbally recite your questions that you developed before starting a chapter.
D)Take the time to memorize what you have read so that you can recite it to yourself word for word during an exam.

Question 26

James is taking his final exam in Psychology today.What should he have for breakfast?

A)primarily carbohydrates
B)coffee or other stimulant
C)protein and a little carbohydrates
D)James should not eat breakfast,since hunger positively affects memory.

Question 27

What is the fourth R that some researchers are adding to the SQ3R?

A)Relax
B)Relief
C)Realize
D)Reflect

Question 28

According to one study in the chapter,how did students who wrote out notes after reading compare to students who simply highlighted material after reading?

A)Students who wrote out notes scored significantly higher on exams.
B)Students who highlighted scored an average of one letter grade higher.
C)Students who did not read the text scored the same as those who did read the text.
D)Actually,taking notes and highlighting resulted in no difference.

Question 29

When taking notes while reading the chapter,you should:

A)write down as much as you possibly can straight from the text so as to avoid confusion.
B)write down the questions provided and then write down the answer provided.
C)write down the main points and vocabulary terms straight from the text to avoid confusion.
D)write down the main points and vocabulary terms in your own words.

Question 30

What does the text say about taking notes during lecture without first having read the chapter?

A)Studies actually show that memory is more effective when actively writing down material heard for the first time.
B)Studies show that taking notes without first reading the chapter can be effective as long as you review your notes immediately after class.
C)Studies show that taking notes without first reading the chapter is still effective but only for auditory learners.
D)Not reading the chapter first is an extremely bad idea.

Question 31

Some researchers are adding a fourth R to the SQ3R: Reflect.In this circumstance,what does Reflect mean?

A)To reflect means to try and think critically about what you have learned and how you can use it in your own life.
B)To reflect means to think about what the chapter has covered.
C)To reflect means to try and understand why the author thought the material was important enough to include in the chapter.
D)To reflect means to think about what you have learned by quietly repeating the material to yourself,thus enhancing memory.

Question 32

Writing notes in your own words instead of taking them straight from the text:

A)forces you to think about what you are reading.
B)slows the learning process and memory as well.
C)increases learning but only for visual learners.
D)increases learning but only for auditory learners.

Question 33

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.

Question 34

Which of the following statements is true regarding PowerPoint slides?

A)They are as good as notes and should be distributed to students.
B)They are talking points but should still be distributed to students.
C)They are talking points only,and the really important information is often found in the instructor's lecture.
D)They are,in effect,the actual lecture and should be relied upon whenever possible.

Question 35

What does the SQ3R say about "Reciting?"

A)You should recite the question out loud before reading each section.
B)You should recite the material out loud as you read it.
C)You should recite the material out loud in your own words when you finish the section.
D)You should recite the material out loud in your own words when you finish the chapter.

Question 36

Tara has finished reading the chapter using the SQ3R method.What might she do to help her review the chapter?

A)Tara should take any of the practice quizzes found in the chapter.
B)She should read the first few pages of the chapter to see if she still remembers the material.
C)Tara should try to write down as many concepts as she can remember without looking back in the chapter.
D)She should not review the material immediately because that can cause confusion and ultimately leads to forgetting.

Question 37

Eduardo realizes that his Chemistry final is approaching fast.What is the worst thing he could do to prepare for the final?

A)wait until the night before to start his studying
B)start studying more than a week in advance,since this might cause him to forget important material
C)begin making flash cards;research suggests that flash cards should be made throughout the semester and not at the last minute
D)study with friends who use different study methods than Eduardo does,since research shows that this often results in confusion

Question 38

Hammond is doing poorly in his Introductory Psychology class.If he is going to take notes from lecture,what might he do?

A)He should listen to the entire lecture and then try to write down as many notes as he can remember.
B)He should work on taking notes like any other visual learner does during class.
C)He should ask the instructor if he can make a recording of the lecture and then write down notes from the tape later.
D)He should take online classes.

Question 39

Lisa is making an outline of her notes.She also has been rewriting both her lecture notes and her reading notes and making flash cards.What kind of test is Lisa probably preparing for?

A)an objective test filled with multiple-choice questions
B)a subjective test,such as an essay exam
C)a true/false test
D)a fill-in-the blank test

Question 40

Why should you read the chapter first before coming to class?

A)You will know what is important and not important as you listen to the lecture.
B)You only need to follow the PowerPoints instead of listening to the lecture.
C)You can highlight material and therefore not worry about the lecture.
D)Studies show that reading the material prior to coming to class does not increase learning or memory.

Question 41

Regina is reviewing the chapter material by looking through the concept ma

A)move on to other parts of the map and come back to that one later
B)review the material in that part of the chapter again
C)stay focused on the map until she understands it
D)take a 20-minute break and review the map again

Question 42

Doug is taking his final exam and is stuck on a question.What should he do?

A)Take a deep breath and try again.Skipping questions causes anxiety.
B)Go ahead and answer other test questions since they might serve as memory cues.
C)Remain focused on the question,but try to rephrase it,since that is proven to help recall material.
D)Doug should take a guess,since your subconscious often influences your test taking.

Question 43

If you are writing a research paper,what should you do to avoid plagiarizing someone else's work?

A)Make sure you cite the source.That way you do not have to worry about writing it in your own words.
B)Make sure you explain the information that you are using in your own words and cite the source.
C)Citing your source is not necessary as long as you occasionally change a few words as you go.
D)Cite your sources only if you take a quote directly from someone else's work.

Question 44

What is the most common mistake for people writing term papers?

A)They do not make an outline of what the paper will focus on.
B)They try to make their first draft their final draft.
C)They try to organize the references before completing the final draft.
D)They choose a topic that is too broad.

Question 45

Hank has completed his research and decided on what he wants his paper to be about.Now that he is ready to start developing his paper,what should he do next?

A)Develop an outline of how the paper should go.
B)Begin writing his first draft.
C)Let it sit for a few days if possible.
D)Try to write your first draft as if it were your final draft.

Question 46

What approach is a student using if they make a list of terms that they connect in some way so as to ultimately help them to remember those terms?

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

Question 47

Julia is 5 years old.Her mother helps her to learn her alphabet by teaching her to sing her ABC's.What approach is she using?

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

Question 48

Jeremy is gathering research for his paper.What sources of information should he be very careful when using?

A)Scientific journals.They tend to be confusing and not appropriate for anything other than graduate level research papers.
B)Libraries and librarians.They tend to recommend only material that they are comfortable with.
C)Encyclopedias and textbooks.Simply put,they are rarely a good source.
D)The Internet.Not everything found there is correctly written by true experts.

Question 49

What is a mnemonic?

A)any method of increasing memory
B)any method used to help write a term paper
C)any method used to take better notes
D)any method other than using highlighters