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College Success Method 102 – Flashcards

Aiden Boyd
7 July 2022
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COLLEGE STUDY METHODS FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER 1 1. In 1900 only 2 percent of the college-age population attended college. Today, higher education has become so important that about _________ percent of high school graduates attend college. A) 47 B) 52 C) 67 D) 71
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C) 67
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2. Today, most college graduates will be prepared for roles in society specifically in what has become known as _________. A) generation X B) the computer age C) the information economy D) the twenty-first century
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C) the information economy
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3. Because of new technologies and the information explosion, _________. A) most people can support themselves adequately without some education beyond high school B) many people are getting jobs straight out of high school C) most college graduates are earning their living by creating, managing, and using information D) None of the above
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C) most college graduates are earning their living by creating, managing, and using
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4. The most important skill you will need to learn in college is how to _________. A) keep learning throughout your life B) find yourself C) make friends D) become more set in your ways
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A) keep learning throughout your life
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5. A college degree "levels the playing field" because it _________. A) equalizes differences that people have B) provides the opportunity to be evaluated on merit C) Both a and b D) None of the above
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C) Both a and b
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6. When asked the reasons why they were in college, the highest response from first-year students was _________. A) to get training or a better job B) to prepare for a graduate or professional school C) because their parents wanted them to D) to learn more about what interests them
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D) to learn more about what interests them
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7. Critical thinking means _________. A) taking risks B) believing everything you hear or read in college C) looking for evidence before forming a personal opinion D) learning new things
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C) looking for evidence before forming a personal opinion
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8. Engaging in "service learning" in college means that _________. A) you are preparing for the military service after you graduate from college B) in order to learn, you have to take advantage of the various services offered in college C) colleges are providing a service to you that you should take advantage of and learn from D) you are participating in unpaid volunteer service as part of your coursework
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D) you are participating in unpaid volunteer service as part of your coursework
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9. Psychologist John Holland separates people into six general categories based on their preferred approaches to life, and his system organizes _________ into the same six categories. A) learning styles B) colleges and universities C) career fields D) majors 10. Compared with nongraduates, college graduates tend to _________. A) have a more erratic job history B) make more money C) have more children D) be involuntarily unemployed
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#9. C) career fields #10. B) make more money
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11. Which of the following describes how college is different from high school? A) Tests are given more frequently. B) Instructors monitor your progress more closely. C) Your college classes may have a lot more students in them. D) You have fewer potential friends to choose from.
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C) Your college classes may have a lot more students in them.
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12. General education courses are designed to _________. A) provide students with an introduction to college courses B) give students basic knowledge for their degree C) enable students to accumulate units to graduate D) give students the kinds of knowledge and skills they need for the rest of their life
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D) give students the kinds of knowledge and skills they need for the rest of their life
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13. All of the following are ways to get off to the right start in college, except for which one? A) Get involved with campus activities. B) Find an off-campus job and work as many hours as you can. C) Keep a calendar and follow it consistently. D) Speak up in class.
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B) Find an off-campus job and work as many hours as you can.
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14. If you _________, you are communicating to your instructors and fellow students that you do not think class is important. A) bring a laptop to class B) are frequently late C) sit up front in your lecture courses D) None of the above
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B) are frequently late
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CHAPTER 2 1. Two of the most cited differences between high school and college are increased autonomy and _________. A) increased interdependence B) greater responsibility C) less responsibility D) None of the above
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B) greater responsibility
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2. As you begin college, it is important to make sure that the way you spend your time aligns with _________. A) your social needs B) your values C) college activities D) your habits
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B) your values
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3. A person may procrastinate because he or she _________. A) fears success B) finds a task boring or irrelevant C) fears failure D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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4. Promising yourself a _________ is a good strategy for beating procrastination. A) reward B) good grade C) poor grade D) None of the above
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A) reward
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5. Setting some goals for the future allows you to _________. A) relax as you work your way through college B) investigate other majors and careers C) take control of your life and your time D) control how much time you give to other people
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C) take control of your life and your time
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6. According to the textbook, adjusting to the academic demands of college is difficult for _________. A) approximately 75 percent of first-year students B) about 50 percent of first-year students C) 35 percent of first-year students D) less than 25 percent of first-year students
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C) 35 percent of first-year students
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7. For each hour spent in class, you should schedule _________ hour(s) of study time. A) 1/2 B) 1 C) 1 and 1/2 D) 2
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D) 2
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8. Recognizing what time of day or night you are most alert and engaged is learning about your _________. A) learning style B) biorhythms C) psychological patterns D) None of the above
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B) biorhythms
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9. Keeping track of your time now will help you _________. A) estimate how much time to allocate for similar tasks in the future B) develop into a planner with more control of your future C) determine how to find more time for more tasks in the future D) None of the above
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A) estimate how much time to allocate for similar tasks in the future
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10. An example of using your study time wisely is _________. A) using your waiting time to review B) multitasking C) waiting until the end of the day to review D) All of the above
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A) using your waiting time to review
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11. Research shows that students will study more effectively if they are able to _________. A) become good at multitasking and can do several things at one time B) concentrate on one task at a time C) plan their schedule for the purposes of multitasking D) Both a and c
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B) concentrate on one task at a time
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12. According to the textbook, a primary source of stress for college students is simply _________. A) not studying enough B) studying, but not efficiently C) handling relationships D) being overextended
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D) being overextended
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13. What is the most important reason to be on time for class? A) It affects your class participation grade. B) Your parents are paying for it. C) It shows respect for both your professor and your classmates. D) You might miss something you need to know for a test.
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C) It shows respect for both your professor and your classmates.
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14. Text messaging or doing homework for other classes during a class period is _________. A) acceptable as long as you are not obvious about it B) disruptive and disrespectful C) acceptable because you are paying to be there D) None of the above
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B) disruptive and disrespectful
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15. In college, _________ is a virtue that faculty expect of students. A) punctuality B) procrastination C) autonomy D) None of the above
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A) punctuality
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CHAPTER 3 1. As described in the chapter, the reason why some intellectually capable students thrive in the first year of college and others don't is often related to the student's _________. A) academic talent B) emotional intelligence C) family background D) work ethic
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B) emotional intelligence
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2. The ability to identify, use, and manage emotions is referred to as _________. A) emotional behavior modification B) emotional psychology C) emotional intelligence D) emotional management
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C) emotional intelligence
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3. Developing an awareness of your emotions allows you to _________. A) express yourself to others in appropriate ways B) use your feelings to enhance your thinking C) manage your emotions D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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4. Once you start paying attention to emotions, you can _________. A) learn how to cope with life's pressures B) problem-solve more effectively C) harness your knowledge of the way you feel for better decision making D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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5. The Bar-On Model of emotional intelligence includes which of the following categories? A) Creativity B) Adaptability C) Innovation D) Leadership
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B) Adaptability
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6. Studies have shown that people with _________ are happier and tend to enjoy longer and healthier lives. A) high IQs B) extensive support networks C) college degrees D) siblings
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B) extensive support networks
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7. Reality testing, flexibility, and problem solving are three key competencies of _________. A) empathy B) adaptability C) intelligence D) social responsibility
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B) adaptability
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8. Thinking carefully about potential consequences before you act is known as _________. A) empathy B) reality testing C) optimism D) impulse control
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D) impulse control
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9. Managing stress depends mainly on which of the following skills? A) stress tolerance and impulse control B) reality testing and empathy C) assertiveness and self-regard D) social responsibility and flexibility
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A) stress tolerance and impulse control
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10. According to the Bar-On Model, the four categories of emotional intelligence directly affect _________. A) memory B) test-taking ability C) general mood D) sleep patterns
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C) general mood
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11. Emotionally intelligent people can _________. A) stay focused and confident B) reach their academic potential C) succeed against the odds D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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12. Taking a hard look at yourself and considering how you respond to situations is an example of which step to improving your emotional intelligence? A) formulating a plan B) checking your progress on a regular basis C) setting realistic goals D) identifying your strengths and weaknesses
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D) identifying your strengths and weaknesses
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13. You can improve your emotional intelligence by _________. A) identifying your strengths and weaknesses B) setting realistic goals C) formulating a plan and regularly checking progress D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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14. If you diligently follow the steps to improve your emotional intelligence, you can expect _________. A) success in about a month B) improvement over time with commitment and practice C) that improvement is unlikely because people do not change D) success overnight
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B) improvement over time with commitment and practice
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15. If you find that you are not satisfied with your emotional reactions, what might be the best course of action of the following options? A) Continue to take emotional intelligence questionnaires. B) Conduct your own "Marshmallow Study." C) Make an appointment with a counselor in the campus counseling center. D) None of the above
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C) Make an appointment with a counselor in the campus counseling center.
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CHAPTER 4 1. Your learning style reflects _________. A) your intelligence B) how hard you study C) the way you acquire knowledge D) None of the above
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C) the way you acquire knowledge
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2. Pat is taking a history class. The exams focus on events and dates. After each class, he draws time lines and plots the events covered in the lecture using key words. According to the VARK Learning Styles Inventory, what is Pat's preference? A) Visual B) Aural C) Read/Write D) Kinesthetic
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A) Visual
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3. As an aural learner, you get the most from your textbook by _________. A) highlighting important information B) referring to the pictures, tables, and charts C) reading the information out loud D) drawing charts and models to explain the information
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C) reading the information out loud
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4. According to the Kolb Inventory of Learning Styles, which of the following is an example of "concrete experience"? A) moving quickly from thinking to action B) analyzing ideas intellectually and systematically C) learning from and empathizing with others D) explaining specific reasons for topics based on your experience
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C) learning from and empathizing with others
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5. The ability to make decisions and solve problems is an example of _________. A) concrete experience B) active experimentation C) reflective observation D) abstract conceptualization
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B) active experimentation
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6. Which of the following can be used to measure and describe learning styles? A) Multiple Intelligences Inventory B) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator C) Kolb Inventory D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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7. Kolb's Inventory of Learning Styles measures differences along two basic dimensions that represent _________. A) your senses B) learning disabilities C) your personality type D) opposite styles of learning
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D) opposite styles of learning
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8. Discomfort with learning styles indicates that you are _________. A) at the peak of your learning and will not change B) unwilling to learn at this point in your life C) growing, stretching, and not relying on the easiest way to learn D) looking for the easiest method of learning
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C) growing, stretching, and not relying on the easiest way to learn
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9. Sally, who is pre-med, is taking a class that involves problem solving in real case studies. She most likely enjoys the class because she is a/an _________. A) diverger B) assimilator C) converger D) accommodator
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C) converger
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10. The MBTI is very commonly used by _________. A) doctors to perform medical testing B) employers to give employees insight into how they perceive the world C) college instructors to administer final exams D) dating services to match partners for romantic relationships
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B) employers to give employees insight into how they perceive the world
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11. Referring to the MBTI, even extraverts can benefit from what? A) time alone B) courses in public speaking C) social events that are highly attended D) situations that put them at the center of attention
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A) time alone
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12. Introverts tend to _________. A) be gregarious B) be talkative C) think before taking action D) think out loud
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C) think before taking action
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13. The theory of multiple intelligences is based on the premise that human intelligence _________. A) is limited B) is based on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences C) can be measured on the basis of eight different intelligences D) None of the above
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C) can be measured on the basis of eight different intelligences
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14. Which of the following is a true statement about attention disorders? A) Attention disorders rarely occur in adults. B) A formal evaluation is not necessary to determine if you have an attention disorder. C) People who have attention disorders excessively daydream and are easily distracted. D) People with attention disorders tend to be hyperorganized.
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C) People who have attention disorders excessively daydream and are easily distracted.
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15. Which of the following accurately describes a learning disability? A) an inability to learn through the same method as other students B) not a disability but a learning difference C) related to a lack of intelligence D) easily diagnosed and easily modified
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B) not a disability but a learning difference
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CHAPTER 5 1. Arguably, what is the most important skill you will acquire in college? A) making friends B) public speaking C) the art of arguing D) the ability and confidence to think for yourself
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D) the ability and confidence to think for yourself
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2. What does the term critical thinking refer to? A) being harsh and critical of information B) the art of negative thinking C) thoughtful consideration of ideas and arguments D) thoughtful criticism of viewpoints you don't agree with
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C) thoughtful consideration of ideas and arguments
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3. Critical thinkers have no problem _________. A) questioning authority B) challenging the status quo C) developing creative solutions D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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4. A good job candidate will have which of the following critical-thinking abilities? A) judgment skills B) organizational skills C) analytical skills D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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5. Which of the following results from an ability to do "critical thinking"? A) better decision making B) emotional thinking C) wishful and hopeful thinking D) following rules and authority
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A) better decision making
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6. In order to develop critical-thinking skills, what must you be able to do? A) Ask questions. B) Consider multiple points of view. C) Draw upon your own conclusions after considering other points of view. D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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7. When determining whether you can trust people making a particular claim, what should you do? A) Ask yourself if they have provided enough information to support their claim. B) Consider the number of people who believe in their claim. C) Determine how popular their claim is at the time. D) Consider their status as a person in society.
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A) Ask yourself if they have provided enough information to support their claim.
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8. The mark of reasonable, educated people is _________. A) the degree they hold and their alma mater B) their ability to persuade others into believing the claims they make C) their willingness to change their mind D) the job they hold and how it relates to their college degree
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C) their willingness to change their mind
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9. _________ and group discussion encourage original thought. A) Creative brainstorming B) Systematic thinking C) Abstractions D) None of the above
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A) Creative brainstorming
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10. Having more than one person involved in the learning process _________. A) leads to confusion and a lack of organization B) generates arguments and dissension C) generates more ideas D) Both b and c
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B) generates arguments and dissension
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11. Whether in person or through electronic communication, teamwork improves your ability to do what? A) appeal to false authority B) jump on a bandwagon C) think critically D) take a leadership role
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C) think critically
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12. In college, the word argument refers to a/an _________. A) physical confrontation B) emotional confrontation C) formal complaint you file against your professor D) collection of reasons and information that form logical support for some claim
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D) collection of reasons and information that form logical support for some claim
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13. Which of the following is NOT a question a good critical thinker would ask? A) Why does Speaker X feel so strongly about the issue? B) Did Speaker X move me to feel strongly about the issue? C) Has Speaker X adequately supported his viewpoint? D) What was Speaker X trying to say?
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A) Why does Speaker X feel so strongly about the issue?
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14. Which of the following statements about the use of logic is false? A) Attack the personality rather than the argument. B) When you beg, you offer no evidence. C) Citing authorities can offer valuable support for an argument. D) Avoid hasty generalizations.
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A) Attack the personality rather than the argument.
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15. Which of the following is a way to practice critical thinking? A) Confine the practice of critical thinking to your academic work. B) Avoid groups of students with opposite points of view as yours. C) Accept claims made in commercials as true. D) Challenge your own and others' assumptions that are not supported by evidence.
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D) Challenge your own and others' assumptions that are not supported by evidence.
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CHAPTER 6 1. To really learn, you must _________. A) talk about what you're learning B) write about what you're learning C) relate what you're learning to past experiences D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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2. Listening in class is like listening to a _________. A) TV program B) friend C) speaker at a meeting D) None of the above
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D) None of the above
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3. During lecture, you should focus on all of the following except _________. A) facts and figures B) main concepts C) central ideas D) new information
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A) facts and figures
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4. We are more likely to remember material if we hear _________. A) it from someone in the class B) it in group discussion C) it from the instructor D) ourselves say it
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D) ourselves say it
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5. All of the following are important before-class responsibilities except which one? A) Get to class early. B) Do the assigned reading. C) Pay attention to the syllabus. D) Get organized and review your notes from the last class.
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A) Get to class early.
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6. Developing critical listening skills entails _________. A) repeating things mentally B) learning to focus on the instructor only C) weighing everything you have heard equally D) listening without taking notes
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A) repeating things mentally
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7. One of the best methods for listening and learning in class is to _________. A) sit up-front for lectures B) get to class early C) be ready for the message D) tape the lecture
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A) sit up-front for lectures
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8. Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture? A) Cornell format B) outline format C) paragraph format D) list format
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C) paragraph format
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9. The note-taking format that is effective with terms and definitions, facts, or sequences is the _________. A) Cornell format B) outline format C) paragraph format D) list format
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D) list format
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10. Which of the following is most important when it comes to effective note taking? A) recording the lecture B) memorizing the recall column C) identifying the main points D) writing the information down verbatim
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C) identifying the main points
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11. Strategies to deal with a disorganized lecture include all except which of the following? A) Try to organize what is said into general and specific frameworks. B) Keep interrupting the instructor with questions. C) Indicate in your notes where the gaps are. D) Compare notes with a classmate or visit the instructor during his or her office hours.
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B) Keep interrupting the instructor with questions.
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12. When taking notes for a science course, it is best to _________. A) ignore equations and formulas the instructor puts on the board so you don't get confused B) quote the instructor's words as precisely as possible C) record the lectures D) use many different color pens for emphasis
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B) quote the instructor's words as precisely as possible
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13. When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, which of the following should you not do? A) Put what the instructor says in your own words. B) Write down information the instructor writes on the board. C) Use standard symbols, abbreviations, and scientific notation. D) Try to solve worked problems yourself.
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A) Put what the instructor says in your own words.
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14. Most forgetting takes place within _________ hour(s) of seeing or hearing something. A) 1 B) 24 C) 48 D) 72
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B) 24
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15. A key to remembering lecture information from a previous class session is to _________. A) review the syllabus B) review your notes from the previous class just before the next class session C) outline your notes from class D) compare your notes with a classmate's notes
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B) review your notes from the previous class just before the next class session
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CHAPTER 7 1. The first step in "attacking" a chapter in a text is _________. A) previewing B) outlining C) reading D) reviewing
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A) previewing
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2. The four steps in active reading, in order, are _________. A) reviewing, marking , reading with concentration, and rereading the chapter B) previewing, summarizing, reading with concentration, and reviewing C) previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing D) reviewing, summarizing, reading with concentration, and reviewing
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C) previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing
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3. The first thing you should read when previewing a reading assignment is the chapter _________. A) title B) outline C) summary D) assignments
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A) title
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4. The purpose of previewing is to _________. A) determine if the chapter will be difficult to read B) connect the material in the textbook with the material the instructor covers in class C) connect the pictures in the chapter with the words D) determine how many minutes it will take to read the chapter
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B) connect the material in the textbook with the material the instructor covers in class
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5. Developing a visual guide for how different chapter ideas fit together is known as _________. A) illustrating B) chunking C) mapping D) outlining
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C) mapping
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6. Mapping is a strategy to show _________. A) an easy method for remembering the material in the chapter B) a different method for rewriting your notes C) how concepts connect with the topic of the material and what you know about the material D) a concept structured to guide you through the material
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C) how concepts connect with the topic of the material and what you know about the material
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7. Developing an outline of the reading when previewing will allow you to _________. A) read quickly and with greater comprehension B) memorize the material easier C) highlight the important information to memorize D) Both a and c
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A) read quickly and with greater comprehension
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8. Tori has been reading her textbooks but doesn't feel she is understanding what she is reading. She wants to try to use highlighting as a method to increase her comprehension. What should Tori do as she reads? A) highlight everything that looks important B) highlight as much as necessary C) read before she highlights D) Both a and c
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C) read before she highlights
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9. In order to create an easy review of the material, it is recommended that you _________. A) outline the material B) highlight as much as possible C) rewrite your highlighted notes D) use a combination of highlighting, lines, and marginal notes
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D) use a combination of highlighting, lines, and marginal notes
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10. When reading the textbook, it is recommended that you read _________. A) as long as you can to finish the required reading B) in blocks of time with short breaks in between C) and highlight at the same time D) Both a and c
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B) in blocks of time with short breaks in between
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11. The foreword of a book is _________. A) just information about the author and does not need to be read B) information that can add to your understanding of the book C) information that is published for the instructor of the course D) not perceived as important and seldom read by students
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B) information that can add to your understanding of the book
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12. _________ is an example of a social science course. A) Biology B) Music C) History D) Calculus
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C) History
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13. In most sciences, it is best to _________. A) outline chapters B) memorize lectures C) tape-record lectures D) highlight the textbook as you read through it
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A) outline chapters
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14. Instructors encourage students to think in an interdisciplinary manner, which indicates that instructors are _________. A) concerned with the lack of discipline students have for reading B) showing you their concern for your progress in your other courses C) attempting to teach more than one subject D) encouraging students to apply and link their knowledge from different courses
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D) encouraging students to apply and link their knowledge from different courses
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15. _________ is an example of a humanities course. A) Biology B) Astronomy C) Literature D) Calculus
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C) Literature
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CHAPTER 8 1. Truly comprehending what you learn allows you to do what? A) place names, dates, and specific facts in context B) exercise critical-thinking abilities C) have a deep understanding of the course material D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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2. When studying, what is the most basic and most important suggestion the textbook makes? A) Study in the same place and at the same time daily. B) Study with a minimal amount of distractions. C) Pay attention to what you are reading or hearing. D) Make sure you don't "overlearn" the material.
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C) Pay attention to what you are reading or hearing.
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3. When you are having trouble remembering what you have learned, you should visit the Internet to _________. A) Google a key word and find interesting details that will engage you in learning B) check Facebook and clear your head C) e-mail your friends who are also taking study breaks D) "overlearn" the material
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A) Google a key word and find interesting details that will engage you in learning
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4. When a course you are taking in college seems irrelevant to you, one of the methods specifically suggested in the text to help make the course interesting is to _________. A) study material from other courses during class so that you are using your time wisely B) study alone in the library C) make connections between the subject matter and your daily life D) All of the above
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C) make connections between the subject matter and your daily life
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5. Like "overlearning" material and getting organized, working collaboratively with others is a method of _________. A) using basic learning skills B) understanding and remembering information C) getting the big picture D) finding out how much you really know about the material
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B) understanding and remembering information
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6. To increase understanding and remembering, you should do which of the following? A) Get the big picture. B) "Overlearn" the material. C) Concentrate on the details. D) Both a and b
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D) Both a and b
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7. A good study strategy includes _________. A) absolutely no distractions B) studying every few days C) collaborating with others D) All of the above
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C) collaborating with others
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8. Which of the following does NOT describe long-term memory? A) procedural B) semantic C) mind mapping D) episodic
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C) mind mapping
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9. Procedural memory is _________. A) remembering particular events, such as the time and place B) short-term memory C) developing your study skills D) knowing how to do something
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D) knowing how to do something
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10. Your _________ memory is used continuously to recall word meanings or important dates such as your mother's birthday. A) semantic B) procedural C) episodic D) short-term
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A) semantic
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11. College is about deep learning: understanding the _________ behind the details. A) theory B) who and where C) why and how D) myths
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C) why and how
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12. The storage capacity of your memory is _________. A) unlimited B) aural C) interactive D) tapped
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A) unlimited
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13. To embed ideas and material in your mind when studying a subject, the textbook suggests that you _________. A) ask yourself how all the ideas in the material are related B) consider possible arguments against the ideas in the material C) ask yourself what the essence of the ideas in the material is D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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14. One of the easiest and most practical tools for enhancing your memory that can be used anywhere is _________. A) mind mapping B) review sheets C) flash cards D) table charts
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C) flash cards
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15. Which of the following is an especially helpful tool in preparing for essay and short-answer exams? A) summary B) review sheet C) mind map D) acrostics
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A) summary
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CHAPTER 9 1. The textbook makes the following suggestions for preparing well for any exam except for which one? A) Eat right. B) Maintain your regular exercise program. C) Adjust your sleep routine to allow for late-night studying. D) Focus your study.
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C) Adjust your sleep routine to allow for late-night studying.
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2. While preparing for an exam, one of the many things you can do to prepare emotionally is _________. A) practice relaxing B) use positive self-talk C) know your material D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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3. Which of the following is a way to prepare properly for an exam according to the textbook? A) Stay up as late as necessary to read and reread the material on which you will be tested. B) Use positive self-talk. C) Be careful that you do not overlearn the material. D) Study alone.
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B) Use positive self-talk.
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4. When taking a test, you should answer the _________. A) easy questions first B) hard questions first C) essay questions first D) easy questions last
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A) easy questions first
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5. Instructors tend to prefer essay exams because they promote _________. A) mind maps B) memorization C) higher-order critical thinking D) None of the above
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C) higher-order critical thinking
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6. Surveying the entire exam, noting the ease and difficulty of the questions and their point values, and planning out which questions to put most effort into are part of what guideline to a successful essay exam? A) surveying the exam B) scanning the exam for points C) budgeting your exam time D) previewing the exam
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7. When taking essay exams, it is most important to _________. A) be aware of your time for the exam B) understand how to write an essay C) know the key task words in the question D) be brief and specific with answers
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C) know the key task words in the question
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8. When "absolute words" appear in multiple-choice questions, the answers are _________. A) always incorrect B) often incorrect C) never correct D) only incorrect
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B) often incorrect
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9. Which type of question is the hardest to answer by guessing? A) essay B) fill-in-the-blank C) matching D) short answer
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10. Questions containing words like often and frequently suggest what? A) The statement might be true. B) The statement is always true. C) The statement is most likely false. D) The statement is always false.
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11. When answering matching questions on an exam, it is recommended that you _________. A) review all of the terms and descriptions before answering any questions B) prepare for them as if the test will only be matching questions C) match each term with each description before deciding on your answer D) Both a and c
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? C) match each term with each description before deciding on your answer
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12. Take-home tests are usually _________ in-class tests. A) more difficult than B) easier than C) the same as D) None of the above
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13. One strategy for taking an open-book exam is to _________. A) have a solid grasp of the material with the intent of using your notes and textbook for occasional reference B) rewrite all of your notes from your textbook and the lecture C) study for the exam as if it were not an open-book exam D) Both a and c
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D) Both a and c
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14. Test anxiety can cause a student to _________. A) experience the sensation of "going blank" B) sweat C) feel nauseated D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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15. Students who take another person's ideas or work and pass it off as their own have _________. A) cheated B) plagiarized C) committed fraud D) exhibited ignorance
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B) plagiarized
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CHAPTER 10 1. In order to communicate effectively, you should focus the most on _________. A) keeping communication informal B) the universally accepted standards of speech C) writing and speaking as a "process" D) writing and speaking as a "product"
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2. Standards for how to write and speak American English _________. A) are universal B) do not exist C) do not vary dramatically from place to place D) vary significantly depending on the setting
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C) do not vary dramatically from place to place
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3. How well you think and how much you understand about a subject can be evidenced by your ability to _________. A) organize the topic B) speak on the topic C) write about the topic D) maintain your stress level
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D) maintain your stress level
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4. Freewriting includes _________. A) using good grammar as you write B) just writing at will C) research and outlining D) determining the proper length of the paper
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5. The writing process includes the following steps: A) prewriting, writing, and concluding B) drafting, revising, and rehearsing C) rehearsing, rewriting, and drafting D) freewriting, drafting, and revising
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6. Many writing experts believe that the step in the writing process that should take the longest is _________. A) prewriting or rehearsing B) writing or drafting C) rewriting or revision D) None of these: All steps should be given the same amount of time
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7. At what stage of writing do you complete all your research? A) prewriting or rehearsing B) rewriting or revision C) writing or drafting D) None of the above
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8. _________ is when exploratory writing becomes a rough explanatory draft. A) Rewriting or revision B) Writing or drafting C) Prewriting or rehearsing D) None of the above
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9. According to the text, a writer should spend _________ percent of his or her time on the writing (first draft) stage. A) 85 B) 50 C) 14 D) 1
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10. To work on how others might perceive your writing tone, you can _________. A) practice continually B) write just for the fun of writing C) read books that have several authors D) consider the reader's point of view
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11. The six fundamental steps of successful speaking include all except which of the following? A) Clarify your objective. B) Skip visual aids so your audience is not distracted. C) Prepare your notes. D) Practice your delivery.
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12. What's the first thing you should do when planning a successful speech? A) Prepare your notes. B) Analyze your audience. C) Organize your information. D) Clarify your objective.
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13. The most critical part of the speech process is to _________. A) analyze your audience B) develop visual aids C) select and arrange blocks of information D) introduce yourself
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14. When visual aids are added to a presentation, listeners _________. A) can absorb and recall more information B) tend to become distracted and tune out C) rate the presenter as more knowledgeable D) view the presenter as cold and distant
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15. When using notes to give a speech, the best speaking aid is a _________. A) minimal outline B) detailed outline C) sketchy outline D) None of the above
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16. When presenting in front of an audience, your overall purpose is to _________. A) open with a really good joke B) present at least five main points C) guide your listeners D) have a good conclusion
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17. To ensure that your main idea works in your speech, use which of the following supporting materials? A) examples B) statistics C) testimony D) All of the above
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CHAPTER 11 1. In order to keep up in the world and succeed in college, college students should develop _________. A) social skills B) skills to locate and analyze information C) skills to use technology D) the ability to multitask
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B) skills to locate and analyze information
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2. Information literacy refers to the ability to _________. A) read information B) read newspapers and magazines C) find and interpret information D) read and use textbooks
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C) find and interpret information
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3. An example of utilizing "sorting" is _________. A) organizing your notes B) setting up a filing system for your lecture notes C) being able to pick out the best classes for your schedule D) sifting through information and selecting what is relevant
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D) sifting through information and selecting what is relevant
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4. Cultural literacy refers to _________. A) knowing how to use electronic methods for constructing presentations of what you have found and analyzed B) having facility with various formats — film, tape, CDs — and the machines that operate them C) being comfortable with people from different backgrounds and belief systems D) knowing what has gone on and is going on around you
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D) knowing what has gone on and is going on around you
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5. By the time you graduate from college, you should be able to _________. A) identify resources to find a job in your career B) evaluate information and its sources C) use a library catalog system D) understand how to navigate the Web
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B) evaluate information and its sources
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6. According to the Association of College and Research Libraries, an information-literate student _________. A) finds the single best method for searching B) evaluates information and its sources critically C) follows the GNI guidelines for research D) All of the above
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B) evaluates information and its sources critically
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7. The ability to incorporate information into your knowledge base and value system allows you to _________. A) take different ideas and construct new concepts of your own B) research and write more comprehensive term papers C) conduct better discussions with other people D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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8. What is the least-used, most useful resource in a library? A) books B) catalogs C) the librarian D) Web site index
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C) the librarian
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9. One guideline to follow for successful use of electronic resources is to _________. A) understand what a search engine does B) learn how to write out your topic or problem as a statement or question C) write down Web sites that you find useful D) Both b and c
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B) learn how to write out your topic or problem as a statement or question
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10. When doing academic research on Web sites, critical thinking will allow you to find _________. A) more sites to research B) better sites to research C) and selectively filter out the garbage online D) more information to utilize in your research
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C) and selectively filter out the garbage online
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11. When using electronic resources, you should _________. A) begin with a narrow search B) add terms to broaden your search C) use Boolean operators D) All of the above
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C) use Boolean operators
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12. Analytical information provides _________. A) basic and elementary material B) descriptive details about a topic C) data about origins, behaviors, differences, and uses D) rigorously researched documentation
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C) data about origins, behaviors, differences, and uses
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13. Once you have determined that a source is relevant to your project, make sure that _________. A) you write it down for future use B) the Web site is credible and has other reliable sources C) you can identify the author and explain why the author is a reliable source D) the information has been used recently
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C) you can identify the author and explain why the author is a reliable source
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14. _________ information neither assumes nor requires prior knowledge about the topic. A) Introductory B) Definitional C) Analytical D) All of the above
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A) Introductory
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15. To determine whether a source is credible, you should _________. A) check the citation format B) check to see that you have the latest version C) look for the copyright information D) identify the author
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A) check the citation format
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16. The only time it is okay NOT to cite information is when you _________. A) summarize someone else's ideas B) are writing something original that doesn't rely on source material C) combine two or three people's words and ideas into your own sentence D) Both b and c
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B) are writing something original that doesn't rely on source material
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17. Citing your sources serves the purpose of _________. A) distinguishing between various writers' ideas and your own B) showing the instructor you actually did the research C) showing the reader that you know your subject D) indicating you understand how to do the research required
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A) distinguishing between various writers' ideas and your own
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COLLEGE STUDY METHODS FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER 1 1. In 1900 only 2 percent of the college-age population attended college. Today, higher education has become so important that about _________ percent of high school graduates attend college. A) 47 B) 52 C) 67 D) 71
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C) 67
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2. Today, most college graduates will be prepared for roles in society specifically in what has become known as _________. A) generation X B) the computer age C) the information economy D) the twenty-first century
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C) the information economy
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3. Because of new technologies and the information explosion, _________. A) most people can support themselves adequately without some education beyond high school B) many people are getting jobs straight out of high school C) most college graduates are earning their living by creating, managing, and using information D) None of the above
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C) most college graduates are earning their living by creating, managing, and using
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4. The most important skill you will need to learn in college is how to _________. A) keep learning throughout your life B) find yourself C) make friends D) become more set in your ways
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A) keep learning throughout your life
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5. A college degree "levels the playing field" because it _________. A) equalizes differences that people have B) provides the opportunity to be evaluated on merit C) Both a and b D) None of the above
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C) Both a and b
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6. When asked the reasons why they were in college, the highest response from first-year students was _________. A) to get training or a better job B) to prepare for a graduate or professional school C) because their parents wanted them to D) to learn more about what interests them
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D) to learn more about what interests them
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7. Critical thinking means _________. A) taking risks B) believing everything you hear or read in college C) looking for evidence before forming a personal opinion D) learning new things
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C) looking for evidence before forming a personal opinion
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8. Engaging in "service learning" in college means that _________. A) you are preparing for the military service after you graduate from college B) in order to learn, you have to take advantage of the various services offered in college C) colleges are providing a service to you that you should take advantage of and learn from D) you are participating in unpaid volunteer service as part of your coursework
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D) you are participating in unpaid volunteer service as part of your coursework
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9. Psychologist John Holland separates people into six general categories based on their preferred approaches to life, and his system organizes _________ into the same six categories. A) learning styles B) colleges and universities C) career fields D) majors 10. Compared with nongraduates, college graduates tend to _________. A) have a more erratic job history B) make more money C) have more children D) be involuntarily unemployed
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#9. C) career fields #10. B) make more money
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11. Which of the following describes how college is different from high school? A) Tests are given more frequently. B) Instructors monitor your progress more closely. C) Your college classes may have a lot more students in them. D) You have fewer potential friends to choose from.
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C) Your college classes may have a lot more students in them.
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12. General education courses are designed to _________. A) provide students with an introduction to college courses B) give students basic knowledge for their degree C) enable students to accumulate units to graduate D) give students the kinds of knowledge and skills they need for the rest of their life
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D) give students the kinds of knowledge and skills they need for the rest of their life
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13. All of the following are ways to get off to the right start in college, except for which one? A) Get involved with campus activities. B) Find an off-campus job and work as many hours as you can. C) Keep a calendar and follow it consistently. D) Speak up in class.
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B) Find an off-campus job and work as many hours as you can.
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14. If you _________, you are communicating to your instructors and fellow students that you do not think class is important. A) bring a laptop to class B) are frequently late C) sit up front in your lecture courses D) None of the above
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B) are frequently late
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CHAPTER 2 1. Two of the most cited differences between high school and college are increased autonomy and _________. A) increased interdependence B) greater responsibility C) less responsibility D) None of the above
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B) greater responsibility
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2. As you begin college, it is important to make sure that the way you spend your time aligns with _________. A) your social needs B) your values C) college activities D) your habits
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B) your values
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3. A person may procrastinate because he or she _________. A) fears success B) finds a task boring or irrelevant C) fears failure D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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4. Promising yourself a _________ is a good strategy for beating procrastination. A) reward B) good grade C) poor grade D) None of the above
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A) reward
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5. Setting some goals for the future allows you to _________. A) relax as you work your way through college B) investigate other majors and careers C) take control of your life and your time D) control how much time you give to other people
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C) take control of your life and your time
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6. According to the textbook, adjusting to the academic demands of college is difficult for _________. A) approximately 75 percent of first-year students B) about 50 percent of first-year students C) 35 percent of first-year students D) less than 25 percent of first-year students
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C) 35 percent of first-year students
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7. For each hour spent in class, you should schedule _________ hour(s) of study time. A) 1/2 B) 1 C) 1 and 1/2 D) 2
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D) 2
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8. Recognizing what time of day or night you are most alert and engaged is learning about your _________. A) learning style B) biorhythms C) psychological patterns D) None of the above
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B) biorhythms
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9. Keeping track of your time now will help you _________. A) estimate how much time to allocate for similar tasks in the future B) develop into a planner with more control of your future C) determine how to find more time for more tasks in the future D) None of the above
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A) estimate how much time to allocate for similar tasks in the future
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10. An example of using your study time wisely is _________. A) using your waiting time to review B) multitasking C) waiting until the end of the day to review D) All of the above
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A) using your waiting time to review
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11. Research shows that students will study more effectively if they are able to _________. A) become good at multitasking and can do several things at one time B) concentrate on one task at a time C) plan their schedule for the purposes of multitasking D) Both a and c
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B) concentrate on one task at a time
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12. According to the textbook, a primary source of stress for college students is simply _________. A) not studying enough B) studying, but not efficiently C) handling relationships D) being overextended
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D) being overextended
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13. What is the most important reason to be on time for class? A) It affects your class participation grade. B) Your parents are paying for it. C) It shows respect for both your professor and your classmates. D) You might miss something you need to know for a test.
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C) It shows respect for both your professor and your classmates.
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14. Text messaging or doing homework for other classes during a class period is _________. A) acceptable as long as you are not obvious about it B) disruptive and disrespectful C) acceptable because you are paying to be there D) None of the above
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B) disruptive and disrespectful
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15. In college, _________ is a virtue that faculty expect of students. A) punctuality B) procrastination C) autonomy D) None of the above
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A) punctuality
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CHAPTER 3 1. As described in the chapter, the reason why some intellectually capable students thrive in the first year of college and others don't is often related to the student's _________. A) academic talent B) emotional intelligence C) family background D) work ethic
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B) emotional intelligence
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2. The ability to identify, use, and manage emotions is referred to as _________. A) emotional behavior modification B) emotional psychology C) emotional intelligence D) emotional management
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C) emotional intelligence
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3. Developing an awareness of your emotions allows you to _________. A) express yourself to others in appropriate ways B) use your feelings to enhance your thinking C) manage your emotions D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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4. Once you start paying attention to emotions, you can _________. A) learn how to cope with life's pressures B) problem-solve more effectively C) harness your knowledge of the way you feel for better decision making D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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5. The Bar-On Model of emotional intelligence includes which of the following categories? A) Creativity B) Adaptability C) Innovation D) Leadership
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B) Adaptability
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6. Studies have shown that people with _________ are happier and tend to enjoy longer and healthier lives. A) high IQs B) extensive support networks C) college degrees D) siblings
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B) extensive support networks
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7. Reality testing, flexibility, and problem solving are three key competencies of _________. A) empathy B) adaptability C) intelligence D) social responsibility
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B) adaptability
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8. Thinking carefully about potential consequences before you act is known as _________. A) empathy B) reality testing C) optimism D) impulse control
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D) impulse control
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9. Managing stress depends mainly on which of the following skills? A) stress tolerance and impulse control B) reality testing and empathy C) assertiveness and self-regard D) social responsibility and flexibility
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A) stress tolerance and impulse control
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10. According to the Bar-On Model, the four categories of emotional intelligence directly affect _________. A) memory B) test-taking ability C) general mood D) sleep patterns
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C) general mood
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11. Emotionally intelligent people can _________. A) stay focused and confident B) reach their academic potential C) succeed against the odds D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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12. Taking a hard look at yourself and considering how you respond to situations is an example of which step to improving your emotional intelligence? A) formulating a plan B) checking your progress on a regular basis C) setting realistic goals D) identifying your strengths and weaknesses
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D) identifying your strengths and weaknesses
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13. You can improve your emotional intelligence by _________. A) identifying your strengths and weaknesses B) setting realistic goals C) formulating a plan and regularly checking progress D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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14. If you diligently follow the steps to improve your emotional intelligence, you can expect _________. A) success in about a month B) improvement over time with commitment and practice C) that improvement is unlikely because people do not change D) success overnight
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B) improvement over time with commitment and practice
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15. If you find that you are not satisfied with your emotional reactions, what might be the best course of action of the following options? A) Continue to take emotional intelligence questionnaires. B) Conduct your own "Marshmallow Study." C) Make an appointment with a counselor in the campus counseling center. D) None of the above
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C) Make an appointment with a counselor in the campus counseling center.
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CHAPTER 4 1. Your learning style reflects _________. A) your intelligence B) how hard you study C) the way you acquire knowledge D) None of the above
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C) the way you acquire knowledge
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2. Pat is taking a history class. The exams focus on events and dates. After each class, he draws time lines and plots the events covered in the lecture using key words. According to the VARK Learning Styles Inventory, what is Pat's preference? A) Visual B) Aural C) Read/Write D) Kinesthetic
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A) Visual
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3. As an aural learner, you get the most from your textbook by _________. A) highlighting important information B) referring to the pictures, tables, and charts C) reading the information out loud D) drawing charts and models to explain the information
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C) reading the information out loud
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4. According to the Kolb Inventory of Learning Styles, which of the following is an example of "concrete experience"? A) moving quickly from thinking to action B) analyzing ideas intellectually and systematically C) learning from and empathizing with others D) explaining specific reasons for topics based on your experience
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C) learning from and empathizing with others
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5. The ability to make decisions and solve problems is an example of _________. A) concrete experience B) active experimentation C) reflective observation D) abstract conceptualization
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B) active experimentation
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6. Which of the following can be used to measure and describe learning styles? A) Multiple Intelligences Inventory B) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator C) Kolb Inventory D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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7. Kolb's Inventory of Learning Styles measures differences along two basic dimensions that represent _________. A) your senses B) learning disabilities C) your personality type D) opposite styles of learning
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D) opposite styles of learning
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8. Discomfort with learning styles indicates that you are _________. A) at the peak of your learning and will not change B) unwilling to learn at this point in your life C) growing, stretching, and not relying on the easiest way to learn D) looking for the easiest method of learning
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C) growing, stretching, and not relying on the easiest way to learn
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9. Sally, who is pre-med, is taking a class that involves problem solving in real case studies. She most likely enjoys the class because she is a/an _________. A) diverger B) assimilator C) converger D) accommodator
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C) converger
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10. The MBTI is very commonly used by _________. A) doctors to perform medical testing B) employers to give employees insight into how they perceive the world C) college instructors to administer final exams D) dating services to match partners for romantic relationships
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B) employers to give employees insight into how they perceive the world
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11. Referring to the MBTI, even extraverts can benefit from what? A) time alone B) courses in public speaking C) social events that are highly attended D) situations that put them at the center of attention
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A) time alone
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12. Introverts tend to _________. A) be gregarious B) be talkative C) think before taking action D) think out loud
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C) think before taking action
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13. The theory of multiple intelligences is based on the premise that human intelligence _________. A) is limited B) is based on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences C) can be measured on the basis of eight different intelligences D) None of the above
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C) can be measured on the basis of eight different intelligences
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14. Which of the following is a true statement about attention disorders? A) Attention disorders rarely occur in adults. B) A formal evaluation is not necessary to determine if you have an attention disorder. C) People who have attention disorders excessively daydream and are easily distracted. D) People with attention disorders tend to be hyperorganized.
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C) People who have attention disorders excessively daydream and are easily distracted.
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15. Which of the following accurately describes a learning disability? A) an inability to learn through the same method as other students B) not a disability but a learning difference C) related to a lack of intelligence D) easily diagnosed and easily modified
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B) not a disability but a learning difference
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CHAPTER 5 1. Arguably, what is the most important skill you will acquire in college? A) making friends B) public speaking C) the art of arguing D) the ability and confidence to think for yourself
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D) the ability and confidence to think for yourself
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2. What does the term critical thinking refer to? A) being harsh and critical of information B) the art of negative thinking C) thoughtful consideration of ideas and arguments D) thoughtful criticism of viewpoints you don't agree with
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C) thoughtful consideration of ideas and arguments
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3. Critical thinkers have no problem _________. A) questioning authority B) challenging the status quo C) developing creative solutions D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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4. A good job candidate will have which of the following critical-thinking abilities? A) judgment skills B) organizational skills C) analytical skills D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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5. Which of the following results from an ability to do "critical thinking"? A) better decision making B) emotional thinking C) wishful and hopeful thinking D) following rules and authority
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A) better decision making
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6. In order to develop critical-thinking skills, what must you be able to do? A) Ask questions. B) Consider multiple points of view. C) Draw upon your own conclusions after considering other points of view. D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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7. When determining whether you can trust people making a particular claim, what should you do? A) Ask yourself if they have provided enough information to support their claim. B) Consider the number of people who believe in their claim. C) Determine how popular their claim is at the time. D) Consider their status as a person in society.
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A) Ask yourself if they have provided enough information to support their claim.
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8. The mark of reasonable, educated people is _________. A) the degree they hold and their alma mater B) their ability to persuade others into believing the claims they make C) their willingness to change their mind D) the job they hold and how it relates to their college degree
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C) their willingness to change their mind
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9. _________ and group discussion encourage original thought. A) Creative brainstorming B) Systematic thinking C) Abstractions D) None of the above
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A) Creative brainstorming
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10. Having more than one person involved in the learning process _________. A) leads to confusion and a lack of organization B) generates arguments and dissension C) generates more ideas D) Both b and c
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B) generates arguments and dissension
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11. Whether in person or through electronic communication, teamwork improves your ability to do what? A) appeal to false authority B) jump on a bandwagon C) think critically D) take a leadership role
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C) think critically
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12. In college, the word argument refers to a/an _________. A) physical confrontation B) emotional confrontation C) formal complaint you file against your professor D) collection of reasons and information that form logical support for some claim
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D) collection of reasons and information that form logical support for some claim
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13. Which of the following is NOT a question a good critical thinker would ask? A) Why does Speaker X feel so strongly about the issue? B) Did Speaker X move me to feel strongly about the issue? C) Has Speaker X adequately supported his viewpoint? D) What was Speaker X trying to say?
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A) Why does Speaker X feel so strongly about the issue?
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14. Which of the following statements about the use of logic is false? A) Attack the personality rather than the argument. B) When you beg, you offer no evidence. C) Citing authorities can offer valuable support for an argument. D) Avoid hasty generalizations.
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A) Attack the personality rather than the argument.
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15. Which of the following is a way to practice critical thinking? A) Confine the practice of critical thinking to your academic work. B) Avoid groups of students with opposite points of view as yours. C) Accept claims made in commercials as true. D) Challenge your own and others' assumptions that are not supported by evidence.
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D) Challenge your own and others' assumptions that are not supported by evidence.
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CHAPTER 6 1. To really learn, you must _________. A) talk about what you're learning B) write about what you're learning C) relate what you're learning to past experiences D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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2. Listening in class is like listening to a _________. A) TV program B) friend C) speaker at a meeting D) None of the above
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D) None of the above
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3. During lecture, you should focus on all of the following except _________. A) facts and figures B) main concepts C) central ideas D) new information
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A) facts and figures
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4. We are more likely to remember material if we hear _________. A) it from someone in the class B) it in group discussion C) it from the instructor D) ourselves say it
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D) ourselves say it
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5. All of the following are important before-class responsibilities except which one? A) Get to class early. B) Do the assigned reading. C) Pay attention to the syllabus. D) Get organized and review your notes from the last class.
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A) Get to class early.
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6. Developing critical listening skills entails _________. A) repeating things mentally B) learning to focus on the instructor only C) weighing everything you have heard equally D) listening without taking notes
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A) repeating things mentally
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7. One of the best methods for listening and learning in class is to _________. A) sit up-front for lectures B) get to class early C) be ready for the message D) tape the lecture
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A) sit up-front for lectures
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8. Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture? A) Cornell format B) outline format C) paragraph format D) list format
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C) paragraph format
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9. The note-taking format that is effective with terms and definitions, facts, or sequences is the _________. A) Cornell format B) outline format C) paragraph format D) list format
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D) list format
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10. Which of the following is most important when it comes to effective note taking? A) recording the lecture B) memorizing the recall column C) identifying the main points D) writing the information down verbatim
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C) identifying the main points
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11. Strategies to deal with a disorganized lecture include all except which of the following? A) Try to organize what is said into general and specific frameworks. B) Keep interrupting the instructor with questions. C) Indicate in your notes where the gaps are. D) Compare notes with a classmate or visit the instructor during his or her office hours.
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B) Keep interrupting the instructor with questions.
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12. When taking notes for a science course, it is best to _________. A) ignore equations and formulas the instructor puts on the board so you don't get confused B) quote the instructor's words as precisely as possible C) record the lectures D) use many different color pens for emphasis
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B) quote the instructor's words as precisely as possible
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13. When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, which of the following should you not do? A) Put what the instructor says in your own words. B) Write down information the instructor writes on the board. C) Use standard symbols, abbreviations, and scientific notation. D) Try to solve worked problems yourself.
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A) Put what the instructor says in your own words.
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14. Most forgetting takes place within _________ hour(s) of seeing or hearing something. A) 1 B) 24 C) 48 D) 72
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B) 24
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15. A key to remembering lecture information from a previous class session is to _________. A) review the syllabus B) review your notes from the previous class just before the next class session C) outline your notes from class D) compare your notes with a classmate's notes
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B) review your notes from the previous class just before the next class session
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CHAPTER 7 1. The first step in "attacking" a chapter in a text is _________. A) previewing B) outlining C) reading D) reviewing
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A) previewing
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2. The four steps in active reading, in order, are _________. A) reviewing, marking , reading with concentration, and rereading the chapter B) previewing, summarizing, reading with concentration, and reviewing C) previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing D) reviewing, summarizing, reading with concentration, and reviewing
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C) previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing
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3. The first thing you should read when previewing a reading assignment is the chapter _________. A) title B) outline C) summary D) assignments
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A) title
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4. The purpose of previewing is to _________. A) determine if the chapter will be difficult to read B) connect the material in the textbook with the material the instructor covers in class C) connect the pictures in the chapter with the words D) determine how many minutes it will take to read the chapter
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B) connect the material in the textbook with the material the instructor covers in class
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5. Developing a visual guide for how different chapter ideas fit together is known as _________. A) illustrating B) chunking C) mapping D) outlining
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C) mapping
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6. Mapping is a strategy to show _________. A) an easy method for remembering the material in the chapter B) a different method for rewriting your notes C) how concepts connect with the topic of the material and what you know about the material D) a concept structured to guide you through the material
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C) how concepts connect with the topic of the material and what you know about the material
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7. Developing an outline of the reading when previewing will allow you to _________. A) read quickly and with greater comprehension B) memorize the material easier C) highlight the important information to memorize D) Both a and c
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A) read quickly and with greater comprehension
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8. Tori has been reading her textbooks but doesn't feel she is understanding what she is reading. She wants to try to use highlighting as a method to increase her comprehension. What should Tori do as she reads? A) highlight everything that looks important B) highlight as much as necessary C) read before she highlights D) Both a and c
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C) read before she highlights
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9. In order to create an easy review of the material, it is recommended that you _________. A) outline the material B) highlight as much as possible C) rewrite your highlighted notes D) use a combination of highlighting, lines, and marginal notes
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D) use a combination of highlighting, lines, and marginal notes
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10. When reading the textbook, it is recommended that you read _________. A) as long as you can to finish the required reading B) in blocks of time with short breaks in between C) and highlight at the same time D) Both a and c
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B) in blocks of time with short breaks in between
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11. The foreword of a book is _________. A) just information about the author and does not need to be read B) information that can add to your understanding of the book C) information that is published for the instructor of the course D) not perceived as important and seldom read by students
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B) information that can add to your understanding of the book
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12. _________ is an example of a social science course. A) Biology B) Music C) History D) Calculus
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C) History
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13. In most sciences, it is best to _________. A) outline chapters B) memorize lectures C) tape-record lectures D) highlight the textbook as you read through it
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A) outline chapters
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14. Instructors encourage students to think in an interdisciplinary manner, which indicates that instructors are _________. A) concerned with the lack of discipline students have for reading B) showing you their concern for your progress in your other courses C) attempting to teach more than one subject D) encouraging students to apply and link their knowledge from different courses
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D) encouraging students to apply and link their knowledge from different courses
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15. _________ is an example of a humanities course. A) Biology B) Astronomy C) Literature D) Calculus
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C) Literature
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CHAPTER 8 1. Truly comprehending what you learn allows you to do what? A) place names, dates, and specific facts in context B) exercise critical-thinking abilities C) have a deep understanding of the course material D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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2. When studying, what is the most basic and most important suggestion the textbook makes? A) Study in the same place and at the same time daily. B) Study with a minimal amount of distractions. C) Pay attention to what you are reading or hearing. D) Make sure you don't "overlearn" the material.
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C) Pay attention to what you are reading or hearing.
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3. When you are having trouble remembering what you have learned, you should visit the Internet to _________. A) Google a key word and find interesting details that will engage you in learning B) check Facebook and clear your head C) e-mail your friends who are also taking study breaks D) "overlearn" the material
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A) Google a key word and find interesting details that will engage you in learning
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4. When a course you are taking in college seems irrelevant to you, one of the methods specifically suggested in the text to help make the course interesting is to _________. A) study material from other courses during class so that you are using your time wisely B) study alone in the library C) make connections between the subject matter and your daily life D) All of the above
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C) make connections between the subject matter and your daily life
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5. Like "overlearning" material and getting organized, working collaboratively with others is a method of _________. A) using basic learning skills B) understanding and remembering information C) getting the big picture D) finding out how much you really know about the material
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B) understanding and remembering information
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6. To increase understanding and remembering, you should do which of the following? A) Get the big picture. B) "Overlearn" the material. C) Concentrate on the details. D) Both a and b
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D) Both a and b
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7. A good study strategy includes _________. A) absolutely no distractions B) studying every few days C) collaborating with others D) All of the above
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C) collaborating with others
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8. Which of the following does NOT describe long-term memory? A) procedural B) semantic C) mind mapping D) episodic
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C) mind mapping
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9. Procedural memory is _________. A) remembering particular events, such as the time and place B) short-term memory C) developing your study skills D) knowing how to do something
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D) knowing how to do something
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10. Your _________ memory is used continuously to recall word meanings or important dates such as your mother's birthday. A) semantic B) procedural C) episodic D) short-term
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A) semantic
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11. College is about deep learning: understanding the _________ behind the details. A) theory B) who and where C) why and how D) myths
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C) why and how
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12. The storage capacity of your memory is _________. A) unlimited B) aural C) interactive D) tapped
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A) unlimited
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13. To embed ideas and material in your mind when studying a subject, the textbook suggests that you _________. A) ask yourself how all the ideas in the material are related B) consider possible arguments against the ideas in the material C) ask yourself what the essence of the ideas in the material is D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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14. One of the easiest and most practical tools for enhancing your memory that can be used anywhere is _________. A) mind mapping B) review sheets C) flash cards D) table charts
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C) flash cards
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15. Which of the following is an especially helpful tool in preparing for essay and short-answer exams? A) summary B) review sheet C) mind map D) acrostics
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A) summary
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CHAPTER 9 1. The textbook makes the following suggestions for preparing well for any exam except for which one? A) Eat right. B) Maintain your regular exercise program. C) Adjust your sleep routine to allow for late-night studying. D) Focus your study.
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C) Adjust your sleep routine to allow for late-night studying.
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2. While preparing for an exam, one of the many things you can do to prepare emotionally is _________. A) practice relaxing B) use positive self-talk C) know your material D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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3. Which of the following is a way to prepare properly for an exam according to the textbook? A) Stay up as late as necessary to read and reread the material on which you will be tested. B) Use positive self-talk. C) Be careful that you do not overlearn the material. D) Study alone.
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B) Use positive self-talk.
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4. When taking a test, you should answer the _________. A) easy questions first B) hard questions first C) essay questions first D) easy questions last
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A) easy questions first
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5. Instructors tend to prefer essay exams because they promote _________. A) mind maps B) memorization C) higher-order critical thinking D) None of the above
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C) higher-order critical thinking
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6. Surveying the entire exam, noting the ease and difficulty of the questions and their point values, and planning out which questions to put most effort into are part of what guideline to a successful essay exam? A) surveying the exam B) scanning the exam for points C) budgeting your exam time D) previewing the exam
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C) budgeting your exam time
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7. When taking essay exams, it is most important to _________. A) be aware of your time for the exam B) understand how to write an essay C) know the key task words in the question D) be brief and specific with answers
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C) know the key task words in the question
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8. When "absolute words" appear in multiple-choice questions, the answers are _________. A) always incorrect B) often incorrect C) never correct D) only incorrect
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B) often incorrect
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9. Which type of question is the hardest to answer by guessing? A) essay B) fill-in-the-blank C) matching D) short answer
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C) matching
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10. Questions containing words like often and frequently suggest what? A) The statement might be true. B) The statement is always true. C) The statement is most likely false. D) The statement is always false.
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A) The statement might be true.
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11. When answering matching questions on an exam, it is recommended that you _________. A) review all of the terms and descriptions before answering any questions B) prepare for them as if the test will only be matching questions C) match each term with each description before deciding on your answer D) Both a and c
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? C) match each term with each description before deciding on your answer
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12. Take-home tests are usually _________ in-class tests. A) more difficult than B) easier than C) the same as D) None of the above
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A) more difficult than
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13. One strategy for taking an open-book exam is to _________. A) have a solid grasp of the material with the intent of using your notes and textbook for occasional reference B) rewrite all of your notes from your textbook and the lecture C) study for the exam as if it were not an open-book exam D) Both a and c
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D) Both a and c
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14. Test anxiety can cause a student to _________. A) experience the sensation of "going blank" B) sweat C) feel nauseated D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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15. Students who take another person's ideas or work and pass it off as their own have _________. A) cheated B) plagiarized C) committed fraud D) exhibited ignorance
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B) plagiarized
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CHAPTER 10 1. In order to communicate effectively, you should focus the most on _________. A) keeping communication informal B) the universally accepted standards of speech C) writing and speaking as a "process" D) writing and speaking as a "product"
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...
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2. Standards for how to write and speak American English _________. A) are universal B) do not exist C) do not vary dramatically from place to place D) vary significantly depending on the setting
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C) do not vary dramatically from place to place
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3. How well you think and how much you understand about a subject can be evidenced by your ability to _________. A) organize the topic B) speak on the topic C) write about the topic D) maintain your stress level
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D) maintain your stress level
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4. Freewriting includes _________. A) using good grammar as you write B) just writing at will C) research and outlining D) determining the proper length of the paper
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...
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5. The writing process includes the following steps: A) prewriting, writing, and concluding B) drafting, revising, and rehearsing C) rehearsing, rewriting, and drafting D) freewriting, drafting, and revising
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...
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6. Many writing experts believe that the step in the writing process that should take the longest is _________. A) prewriting or rehearsing B) writing or drafting C) rewriting or revision D) None of these: All steps should be given the same amount of time
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...
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7. At what stage of writing do you complete all your research? A) prewriting or rehearsing B) rewriting or revision C) writing or drafting D) None of the above
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...
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8. _________ is when exploratory writing becomes a rough explanatory draft. A) Rewriting or revision B) Writing or drafting C) Prewriting or rehearsing D) None of the above
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...
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9. According to the text, a writer should spend _________ percent of his or her time on the writing (first draft) stage. A) 85 B) 50 C) 14 D) 1
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...
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10. To work on how others might perceive your writing tone, you can _________. A) practice continually B) write just for the fun of writing C) read books that have several authors D) consider the reader's point of view
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...
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11. The six fundamental steps of successful speaking include all except which of the following? A) Clarify your objective. B) Skip visual aids so your audience is not distracted. C) Prepare your notes. D) Practice your delivery.
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...
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12. What's the first thing you should do when planning a successful speech? A) Prepare your notes. B) Analyze your audience. C) Organize your information. D) Clarify your objective.
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...
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13. The most critical part of the speech process is to _________. A) analyze your audience B) develop visual aids C) select and arrange blocks of information D) introduce yourself
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...
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14. When visual aids are added to a presentation, listeners _________. A) can absorb and recall more information B) tend to become distracted and tune out C) rate the presenter as more knowledgeable D) view the presenter as cold and distant
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...
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15. When using notes to give a speech, the best speaking aid is a _________. A) minimal outline B) detailed outline C) sketchy outline D) None of the above
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...
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16. When presenting in front of an audience, your overall purpose is to _________. A) open with a really good joke B) present at least five main points C) guide your listeners D) have a good conclusion
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...
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17. To ensure that your main idea works in your speech, use which of the following supporting materials? A) examples B) statistics C) testimony D) All of the above
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...
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CHAPTER 11 1. In order to keep up in the world and succeed in college, college students should develop _________. A) social skills B) skills to locate and analyze information C) skills to use technology D) the ability to multitask
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B) skills to locate and analyze information
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2. Information literacy refers to the ability to _________. A) read information B) read newspapers and magazines C) find and interpret information D) read and use textbooks
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C) find and interpret information
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3. An example of utilizing "sorting" is _________. A) organizing your notes B) setting up a filing system for your lecture notes C) being able to pick out the best classes for your schedule D) sifting through information and selecting what is relevant
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D) sifting through information and selecting what is relevant
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4. Cultural literacy refers to _________. A) knowing how to use electronic methods for constructing presentations of what you have found and analyzed B) having facility with various formats — film, tape, CDs — and the machines that operate them C) being comfortable with people from different backgrounds and belief systems D) knowing what has gone on and is going on around you
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D) knowing what has gone on and is going on around you
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5. By the time you graduate from college, you should be able to _________. A) identify resources to find a job in your career B) evaluate information and its sources C) use a library catalog system D) understand how to navigate the Web
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B) evaluate information and its sources
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6. According to the Association of College and Research Libraries, an information-literate student _________. A) finds the single best method for searching B) evaluates information and its sources critically C) follows the GNI guidelines for research D) All of the above
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B) evaluates information and its sources critically
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7. The ability to incorporate information into your knowledge base and value system allows you to _________. A) take different ideas and construct new concepts of your own B) research and write more comprehensive term papers C) conduct better discussions with other people D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
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8. What is the least-used, most useful resource in a library? A) books B) catalogs C) the librarian D) Web site index
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C) the librarian
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9. One guideline to follow for successful use of electronic resources is to _________. A) understand what a search engine does B) learn how to write out your topic or problem as a statement or question C) write down Web sites that you find useful D) Both b and c
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B) learn how to write out your topic or problem as a statement or question
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10. When doing academic research on Web sites, critical thinking will allow you to find _________. A) more sites to research B) better sites to research C) and selectively filter out the garbage online D) more information to utilize in your research
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C) and selectively filter out the garbage online
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11. When using electronic resources, you should _________. A) begin with a narrow search B) add terms to broaden your search C) use Boolean operators D) All of the above
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C) use Boolean operators
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12. Analytical information provides _________. A) basic and elementary material B) descriptive details about a topic C) data about origins, behaviors, differences, and uses D) rigorously researched documentation
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C) data about origins, behaviors, differences, and uses
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13. Once you have determined that a source is relevant to your project, make sure that _________. A) you write it down for future use B) the Web site is credible and has other reliable sources C) you can identify the author and explain why the author is a reliable source D) the information has been used recently
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C) you can identify the author and explain why the author is a reliable source
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14. _________ information neither assumes nor requires prior knowledge about the topic. A) Introductory B) Definitional C) Analytical D) All of the above
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A) Introductory
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15. To determine whether a source is credible, you should _________. A) check the citation format B) check to see that you have the latest version C) look for the copyright information D) identify the author
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A) check the citation format
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16. The only time it is okay NOT to cite information is when you _________. A) summarize someone else's ideas B) are writing something original that doesn't rely on source material C) combine two or three people's words and ideas into your own sentence D) Both b and c
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B) are writing something original that doesn't rely on source material
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17. Citing your sources serves the purpose of _________. A) distinguishing between various writers' ideas and your own B) showing the instructor you actually did the research C) showing the reader that you know your subject D) indicating you understand how to do the research required
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A) distinguishing between various writers' ideas and your own
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What is the right structure for an essay
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A paragraph is a related group of sentences that develops one main idea. Each paragraph in the body of the essay should contain:
  • a topic sentence that states the main or controlling idea
  • supporting sentences to explain and develop the point you’re making
  • evidence from your reading or an example from the subject area that supports your point
  • analysis of the implication/significance/impact of the evidence finished off with a critical conclusion you have drawn from the evidence.