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Forgiveness is a good way to end a conflict, it allows everyone to move on.

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False

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An effective way to overcome shyness when encountering new people is:

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use humor.

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proper email etiquette with instructors requires:

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being concise and to the point.

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One of the best ways to test yourself is to close the book after you are reading and write down all you remember about what you read. Then go back and fill in the missing details.

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False.

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You should set up a review schedule on the first day of class.

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True.

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For the final review before an exam, some instructors encourage students to put aside:

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2 hours per day for 3 days leading up to the exam

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Justine feels her academic strength is in writing well-developed and informative research papers. She does a mediocre job on tests, which drags her grades down. She has a firm understanding of the key concepts in the course and applies these in her assignments. She reviews her notes weekly and does a final review before tests. Which set of strategies will help her the most?

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Justine should set up weekly reviews with her study group. She should review her text and notes, and give herself practice tests weekly, incorporating strategies for taking different types of tests. She should conduct a final review and go into tests with a positive attitude.

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Jordon got his test back and realized he made a silly mistake that cost him 10% of his grade. Although he compared two genres of literature sufficiently in his short essay, he failed to contrast them. This error was likely made because he did not read the instructions carefully.

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True.

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Preparing for an exam with a study team may serve as a motivator when you may otherwise be tempted to skip a study session.

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True.

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When taking an online test, you should avoid:

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taking the test on the due date.

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Which statement does not belong in your checklist for incorrect test answers:

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I knew the information; I just can't organize my thoughts intelligently.

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When Ingrid reviewed her test she noticed she made the same type of error she has made in the past. It is likely:

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she has developed a pattern she must correct.

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Darren just got his exam back. He looked through it to see if he had any disputes and accepted his mediocre grade. He rewarded himself after class by going home to take a nap. He then looked over his test again to assess his errors, to look for patterns in his errors, and to assess:

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what he could do differently next time.

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Shelly arrived in class early to do a quick review of her notes before her exam. Although she is confident she knows the material, she has a lot of test anxiety. While she reviews, she should most likely:

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intend to be positive.

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Don forgot the types of questions that would be on the midterm exam. He should anticipate all types of questions including true/false, multiple-choice, matching, and fill-in-the-blank.

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False.

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When taking a True/False test, you should:

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watch for faulty cause and effect.

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Allen is taking a True/False test. The best way for him to identify a false answer is to:

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watch for faulty cause and effect.

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Hannah got her math test back and was confused by her grade. Although she had the correct answers, she only received partial credit. What should Hannah do first?

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Check to see if she fell into any common errors.

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Lane does all that he can to prepare for tests but his weakness lies in the small errors he makes, particularly on math tests. Which set of strategies will help Lane the most?

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Lane should first write his name and any key concepts or formulas, read all directions carefully, show his work and watch the signs, and check that his answers are accurate and in the simplest form.

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A special strategy to use when taking a math test would be to:

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state answers in the simplest form.

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Ed is returning to school after getting laid off from his job. He has a lot of pressure on him to succeed in his program, and thus he is experiencing severe anxiety about doing well on his exams. Based on what you've learned in this chapter, what advice would you give Jack?

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seek help.

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Sandra's roommate Lily is taking the same course as she, with the same professor, but in a different section. Lily took her exam and shared what was on the test with Sandra. Since they are not in the same class, this cannot be considered cheating.

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False.

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Jack is returning to school after getting laid off from his job. He has a lot of pressure on him to succeed in his program, and thus he is experiencing severe anxiety about doing well on his exams. Based on what you've learned in this chapter, what advice would you give Jack?

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seek help.

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When taking a course, it is important to make the time to clarify and understand expectations, as this will help to:

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eliminate the unknown and unnecessary anxiety.

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When you are setting up a weekly review schedule, you should:

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plan to spend about an hour per subject.

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Anna has faithfully followed her weekly review schedule and feels she is keeping up in her classes. She will have her first exam next week and feels confident she will do well without studying. She does not feel motivated to do the final review needed for the exam. The best way to motivate herself to study would be to:

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prepare for the test with a study group.

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As soon as you get the test, you should:

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write down key information you want to remember.

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Judd wants to remember as many of the concepts and formulas he just reviewed as possible. The first thing he should do when he receives his test is to:

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write down key information he wants to remember.

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When Laura reviewed her test she noticed she made the same type of error she has made in the past. It is likely:

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there may be a pattern in the type of mistakes she makes.

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Heather is doing some last minute studying in the period before her exam will begin. She has been reviewing her notes and, although she is confident she knows the material, still has a lot of test anxiety. While she reviews, she should most likely:

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NOT assemble what she needs for class and get there early. NOT visualize success.

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Christopher is taking a True/False type quiz. As he reviews his answers, he is second guessing himself. He should always go with his first instincts.

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False.

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Dennis is in the essay section of his test. For his thesis, he should restate the essay prompt.

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False.

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Miles is taking a multiple-choice test. When taking this type of test, it will be helpful for him to watch for qualifiers such as always, all, and every.

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False.

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One strategy more specific to math and science test taking is:

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rewrite the question in your own words before you tackle it.

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Colby is a student teacher. Her instructor will be coming in to observe her teaching and to write up a formal evaluation of her performance. This could influence her grade and ability to earn her teaching certificate. Colby is very nervous. Instead of worrying, she should view the evaluation as an opportunity to learn about her teaching acumen for possible improvement for the sake of her students.

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True.

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Harry does not consider himself a good test taker. He feels confident in knowing the material before he goes into a test, but then once he receives the test it seems anxiety limits his ability to recall the information he knows quickly enough. What is the best strategy for him to reduce his test anxiety?

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dispute negative thoughts and conversations

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Jane will commonly cram as much information as she can onto a single note card as a part of her final test preparation. Although she cannot use the note card during the test, writing the information in this manner is the best way she can prepare.

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False.

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When you create sample tests to review chapter objectives, key concepts, or to practice problems, you should review and rehearse:

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until you know the material and feel confident.

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When taking a multiple-choice test, do the hard problems first.

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False.

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The main purpose for analyzing and assessing your graded exam is to improve your critical thinking skills when taking future exams.

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False.

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Paul is working on the essay portion of an Evolutionary Biology exam. The instructions indicate that in the essay he must differentiate the physical variations of certain species of stingrays. Paul must:

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highlight the important physical differences between the species

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Peter is working on the essay portion of a Physics exam. The instructions indicate that in the essay he must enumerate the physical and mathematical applications of Newton's Three Laws of Motion. This means he must:

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NOT create an outline showing each law with its applications.

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Amy is answering the following multiple-choice question on her exam: Gwen asked her friend if he would mind if she explained a new concept she learned from class to him. How is she using the Adult Learning Cycle? a) She is relating with the information by discussing it with a friend. b) She is reflecting on the information with her friend. c) She is teaching this information to her friend. d) She is observing this information by hearing her friend's feedback. What is Amy's best strategy for answering this question quickly?

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NOT reading the question carefully to be sure she is choosing the best answer of all the choices which seem to have different degrees of accuracy.

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Mario is taking a math test. A special strategy he should use would be to:

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rewrite the question in his own words before he tackles it.

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Greg got his math test back and although he had the correct answers, he did not get full credit. This was most likely because he did not:

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follow the instructions completely.

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When taking a course, it is important to make the time to clarify and understand expectations, as this will help to eliminate the unknown and unnecessary anxiety.

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True.

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For the final review before an exam, some instructors encourage students to put aside three hours per day, two days prior to the exam.

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False.

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The key to an open-book test is to:

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NOT highlight all the major concepts in the book.

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Genevieve has been given the following multiple-choice question: Veronica's instructor often wanders from the points he is trying to make in his lectures, which leaves her confused and panicked. Upon talking with classmates in a study group session, she realizes she is not alone. The group's first step should be to: a) approach their issue with the instructor directly b) work together to ask questions that provide clarity c) compare notes after class to piece together understanding d) arrange to meet with the instructor to go over their notes outside of class In this question, Genevieve's best strategy in finding the correct answer of "B" will be to:

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NOT use critical thinking to analyze her first impulse of the correct answer. NOT look at the grammatical structure of the question to see if it matches her choice.

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Allison has been given the following multiple-choice question: In the face of adversity a peak performer will likely: a) seek opportunities. b) gain self advantage. c) avoid risks. d) focus on the problem. In this question, her best strategy in finding the correct answer of "A" will be to:

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narrow her choices by eliminating the answers she knows are not correct

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Ariel has been doing weekly reviews and feels she is keeping up in her classes. She will have her first exam next week and feels confident she will do well without studying. She knows she should still do a final review before heading into the test but feels unmotivated. Her best motivator will be to:

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prepare for the test with a study group.

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As a part of his final grade, Luka must demonstrate that he can analyze and interpret the photographs within his photographic essay project, and then critique the essay based on the themes covered in class. This means he will need to examine the key elements within each photograph and explain their meaning. Then, he must evaluate the essay using the themes covered in class to support his essay's design.

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True.

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A strategy to use when answering fill-in-the blank questions is to:

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answer the questions you know first.

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Amy is answering a multiple-choice question on her exam: "It is essential that self-esteem, self-talk and visualization, physical reaction, and behavior are all used in increasing motivation." This statement is most likely false because is contains the qualifier "all."

answer

True.

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Martin and one of his classmates often take online tests together. Although they know this is cheating, they each feel this is the only way they can make it through the class given their time constraints. Since the main objective is learning, and they feel they have mastered the material, albeit together, they don't feel it is a big deal to cheat. They understand the risks, but in their minds the benefits outweigh the risks. They should also realize they lack integrity, could have academic problems, and that this will erode their confidence.

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True.

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Simon creates sample tests to review chapter objectives, key concepts, or to practice problems. To make this strategy most effective, he should review and rehearse:

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until he is comfortable he knows the information and feels confident.

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Ethan is preparing for an exam in his Psychology class. He knows there will an essay he needs to write about one of the main concepts they have studied thus far. To feel confident going into the test, it is best that he:

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be able to summarize the main concepts in his own words.

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Bianca is writing an essay for an exam. To do well, she should do all but:

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avoid being direct.

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Damian is preparing for a performance appraisal. Damian expects he will not only receive feedback from his employer on the quality of his work, but he will also have an opportunity to question his employer. Based on what you have read in the chapter about performance appraisals, are Damian's expectations likely to be fulfilled? Why or why not?

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No, because he can ask questions of his employer, but not to question his employer.

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