Question 1

Create a mnemonic for at least 3 note-taking methods.

Accepted Answer

Catch Concepts and Materials.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of study groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased motivation 
B)  Increased support 
C)  Opportunity to clear up concepts 
D)  Increased time studying 
A)  Increased motivation 
B)  Increased support 
C)  Opportunity to clear up concepts 
D)  Increased time studying

Question 3

In working memory most people usually have the capacity to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Remember sensory information but not content. 
B)  Remember only meaningful information. 
C)  Remember approximately 5 to 9 items at a time. 
D)  Remember information for up to a year. 
A)  Remember sensory information but not content. 
B)  Remember only meaningful information. 
C)  Remember approximately 5 to 9 items at a time. 
D)  Remember information for up to a year.

Question 4

The fact that we can remember pictures more quickly and efficiently than words is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Images are powerful phenomenon 
B)  Incredible images phenomenon 
C)  Testing effect 
D)  Picture superiority effect 
A)  Images are powerful phenomenon 
B)  Incredible images phenomenon 
C)  Testing effect 
D)  Picture superiority effect

Question 5

The group member who sends out a message about what will transpire during the group would be in the _______ role.

Accepted Answer

A)  Agenda maker 
B)  Facilitator 
C)  Time keeper 
D)  Quiz creator 
A)  Agenda maker 
B)  Facilitator 
C)  Time keeper 
D)  Quiz creator

Question 6

What should you do to prepare for class so that you can get the most out of the classroom experience?

Accepted Answer

Being prepared for class will help me ge

Question 7

What recommendation would you make to a friend who is coming up with a study plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Study all day every Sunday 
B)  Study at night because students are most productive at this time 
C)  Study twice per week 
D)  Study a little each day 
A)  Study all day every Sunday 
B)  Study at night because students are most productive at this time 
C)  Study twice per week 
D)  Study a little each day

Question 8

Describe the note-taking method you use. What are the pros and cons of this approach?

Accepted Answer

(Note this is a personal answer). I use

Question 9

Which of the following statements about note-taking is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is most effective to use the note-taking system that you are most familiar with so it is often a good idea to continue with your high school note-taking habits. 
B)  Linear notes are the most used and are also the most effective method. 
C)  All note-taking methods are equally effective as long as you have read the material carefully. 
D)  The matrix method is the most effective note-taking method. 
A)  It is most effective to use the note-taking system that you are most familiar with so it is often a good idea to continue with your high school note-taking habits. 
B)  Linear notes are the most used and are also the most effective method. 
C)  All note-taking methods are equally effective as long as you have read the material carefully. 
D)  The matrix method is the most effective note-taking method.

Question 10

Which theorist emphasizes the importance of social-cultural aspects to learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vygtosky 
B)  Miller 
C)  Ebbinghaus 
D)  Gardner 
A)  Vygtosky 
B)  Miller 
C)  Ebbinghaus 
D)  Gardner

Question 11

According to research,

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A)  We all learn differently 
B)  There is much support for learning styles 
C)  We are more similar than different than each other in terms of how we learn 
D)  None of these statements are accurate 
A)  We all learn differently 
B)  There is much support for learning styles 
C)  We are more similar than different than each other in terms of how we learn 
D)  None of these statements are accurate

Question 12

When studying the Big Five personality characteristics, you remember the word OCEAN. Each personality characteristic begins with a letter from this word. The memory strategy you are using is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acrostic mnemonic 
B)  Acronym mnemonic 
C)  Sentence mnemonic 
D)  None of these are accurate. 
A)  Acrostic mnemonic 
B)  Acronym mnemonic 
C)  Sentence mnemonic 
D)  None of these are accurate.

Question 13

When you take notes during class, it is important that you:

Accepted Answer

A)  Write down everything. 
B)  Write down key terms only. 
C)  Capture the key points and examples. 
D)  Write down only the information on the Power Point slides. 
A)  Write down everything. 
B)  Write down key terms only. 
C)  Capture the key points and examples. 
D)  Write down only the information on the Power Point slides.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about forgetting is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  We remember most of what we learned. 
B)  We forget a lot, but this happens very gradually 
C)  We forget information we learned quickly, especially if we are not actively using the information. 
D)  Children forget more often than adults. 
A)  We remember most of what we learned. 
B)  We forget a lot, but this happens very gradually 
C)  We forget information we learned quickly, especially if we are not actively using the information. 
D)  Children forget more often than adults.

Question 15

It is often best to use the matrix note taking method:

Accepted Answer

A)  Before you attend class 
B)  During class 
C)  After class 
D)  At the end of the semester 
A)  Before you attend class 
B)  During class 
C)  After class 
D)  At the end of the semester

Question 16

Your professor says the purpose of the upcoming quiz is to learn. What type of assessment is this quiz?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formative 
B)  Inquiry based 
C)  Summative 
D)  High stakes 
A)  Formative 
B)  Inquiry based 
C)  Summative 
D)  High stakes

Question 17

Compare and contrast the Cornell, concept map, digital notes, outline, apps, and linear note-taking methods.

Accepted Answer

The Cornell, concept map, digital notes,

Question 18

Which of the following statements about retrieval are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is how we access information when we need it 
B)  It helps us learn content 
C)  Neither of these statements are true 
D)  Both of these statements are true 
A)  It is how we access information when we need it 
B)  It helps us learn content 
C)  Neither of these statements are true 
D)  Both of these statements are true

Question 19

Students often underestimate the importance of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reviewing 
B)  Rehearsing 
C)  Studying 
D)  Testing yourself 
A)  Reviewing 
B)  Rehearsing 
C)  Studying 
D)  Testing yourself

Question 20

What does your author recommend in terms of how frequently you should review your notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily 
B)  Three times a week 
C)  Once per week 
D)  A week prior to exams 
A)  Daily 
B)  Three times a week 
C)  Once per week 
D)  A week prior to exams

Create a mnemonic for at least 3 note-taking methods.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of study groups?

In working memory most people usually have the capacity to:

The fact that we can remember pictures more quickly and efficiently than words is referred to as the:

The group member who sends out a message about what will transpire during the group would be in the _______ role.

What should you do to prepare for class so that you can get the most out of the classroom experience?

What recommendation would you make to a friend who is coming up with a study plan?

Describe the note-taking method you use. What are the pros and cons of this approach?

Which of the following statements about note-taking is supported by research?

Which theorist emphasizes the importance of social-cultural aspects to learning?

According to research,

When studying the Big Five personality characteristics, you remember the word OCEAN. Each personality characteristic begins with a letter from this word. The memory strategy you are using is called:

When you take notes during class, it is important that you:

Which of the following statements about forgetting is true?

It is often best to use the matrix note taking method:

Your professor says the purpose of the upcoming quiz is to learn. What type of assessment is this quiz?

Compare and contrast the Cornell, concept map, digital notes, outline, apps, and linear note-taking methods.

Which of the following statements about retrieval are true?

Students often underestimate the importance of:

What does your author recommend in terms of how frequently you should review your notes?

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Create a mnemonic for at least 3 note-taking methods.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of study groups?

In working memory most people usually have the capacity to:

The fact that we can remember pictures more quickly and efficiently than words is referred to as the:

The group member who sends out a message about what will transpire during the group would be in the _______ role.

What should you do to prepare for class so that you can get the most out of the classroom experience?

What recommendation would you make to a friend who is coming up with a study plan?

Describe the note-taking method you use. What are the pros and cons of this approach?

Which of the following statements about note-taking is supported by research?

Which theorist emphasizes the importance of social-cultural aspects to learning?

According to research,

When studying the Big Five personality characteristics, you remember the word OCEAN. Each personality characteristic begins with a letter from this word. The memory strategy you are using is called:

When you take notes during class, it is important that you:

Which of the following statements about forgetting is true?

It is often best to use the matrix note taking method:

Your professor says the purpose of the upcoming quiz is to learn. What type of assessment is this quiz?

Compare and contrast the Cornell, concept map, digital notes, outline, apps, and linear note-taking methods.

Which of the following statements about retrieval are true?

Students often underestimate the importance of:

What does your author recommend in terms of how frequently you should review your notes?

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time

It’s Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

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