Question 1

What is meant by Survey in the SQ3R?

Accepted Answer

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 2

What is a mnemonic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding PowerPoint slides?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Exam 16: Psychology in Action