Chapter 1



Chapter 1

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. Reading over your notes is a good example of active learning.

 2. The most common learning style for college professors is kinesthetic.

 3. The best way to deal with stress is to avoid it.

 4. You can get your money’s worth in college by attending all classes.

 5. Taking a light course load during your first semester or first year can help you make the transition to college more easily.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. Learning to set ______________ is one of the most difficult tasks you will face.

a. study goals

b. time plans

c. priorities

d.  a budget

 7. A kinesthetic learner learns best by:

a. reading.

b. listening.

c. doing.

d. integrating all three learning modalities.

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. What are the three factors that influence motivation?

 9. What is a self-regulated learner?

10. Why are strategic learners more successful in college?

Chapter 2

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. Goals should be very challenging.

 2. You should not include words like “try” and “hope” in your goal statements.

 3. The third step in setting goals is “list your obstacles.”

 4. Action plans help students break long-term goals down into individual steps.

 5. When you have clear, specific goals, you are more likely to persevere when a task becomes difficult.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. The goal statement, “I will earn an A or B in Biology” should be revised because it is not:

a. specific.

b. measurable.

c. realistic.

d. positive.

 7. Why should you revise your goals?

a. You may have set your goals too low.

b. You may have set your goals too high.

c. After the first exam, you’ll have a more realistic picture of your performance.

d. All of the above are good reasons.

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. What are the four main reasons that setting goals improves performance?

 9. Why should students make academics their top priority for the first three weeks of the semester?

10. Why should students use the Five-Step Approach to setting goals?

Chapter 3

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. The first step in good time management is evaluating how you use your time now.

2. You need to spend almost one-fifth of your time each week on academic tasks.

 3. The average student needs to spend about two hours outside of class for every hour in class to complete assignments.

 4. It’s a good idea to color code your assignment calendar.

 5. You should complete your personal goals early in the day.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. You can determine your time available for study by completing a:

a. Time Diary.

b. Fixed Commitment Calendar.

c. Semester Calendar.

d. Daily Comparison Calendar.

 7. Which of the following is not one of the main causes of procrastination?

a. Self-downing

b. Low frustration tolerance

c. Feelings of inadequacy

d. Hostility

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following quesstions.

 8. What are the five factors that influence how much time you need for study?

 9. How can time-management strategies keep you motivated?

10. How can students overcome problems with procrastination?

Chapter 4

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. Very few college freshmen experience concentration problems.

 2. All students move into deep concentration eventually; it just takes a little longer for some.

 3. Using active study strategies can help improve your concentration.

 4. Where and when you study affect your ability to concentrate.

 5. The best way to deal with internal distractions is to eliminate them.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. Which of the following is not one of the real causes of poor concentration?

a. Lack of interest

b. Lack of attention

c. Lack of motivation

d. Lack of self-efficacy

 7. You can reduce your distractions by:

a. studying in an empty classroom.

b. using your desk only for study.

c. screening your phone calls.

d. all of the above are good strategies.

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. Describe each of the stages in the concentration cycle.

 9. How should students overcome problems with internal and external

distractions?

10. How will improving your concentration benefit you in college?

Chapter 5

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. The most important reason to take lecture notes is to become an active

listener.

 2. Hearing is an active, selective process.

 3. When possible, you should write down only key words in your notes.

 4. You should develop a recall column of cue words or questions.

 5. You should edit your notes within forty-eight hours of the lecture.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. Which of the following is not one of the recommended methods for taking notes?

a. Informal outline

b. Formal outline

c. Block

d. Modified-block

 7. Which of the following is not a way to edit your notes?

a. Recopy your notes to make them look neater

b. Rewrite your notes to fill in missing information

c. Rewrite your notes to improve the organization

d. Add a recall column to your notes

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. Why should students take lecture notes?

 9. Why do some students have difficulty taking lecture notes? What should they do differently?

10. How should students review their lecture notes?

Chapter 6

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. By connecting what you are reading to your prior experiences or knowledge, you can improve your reading comprehension.

 2. Reading the entire chapter in one sitting can improve your comprehension.

 3. The main focus of critical reading is finding any errors in the text.

 4. The S-RUN-R reading/study system is useful when reading difficult textbooks.

 5. One of the main advantages of SQ3R is its speed.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. _____________ refers to your evaluation of whether or not you understand what you read.

a. Critical reading

b. Previewing

c. Comprehension monitoring

d. Analysis

 7. Previewing before reading a chapter can increase your comprehension by:

a. 5 to 10 percent.

b. 10 to 20 percent.

c. 20 to 30 percent.

d. Previewing increases speed not comprehension.

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. List and define the five critical reading skills.

 9. Why do some students have difficulty reading their textbooks? What should they do differently?

10. Compare and contrast the three reading/study systems.

Chapter 7

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. You should read to the end of a paragraph before beginning to mark your text.

 2. Fluorescent markers are an excellent choice for marking because they are so bright.

 3. Complex marking systems help students increase their comprehension of the text.

 4. Re-marking your text as you review for a test keeps you actively involved in the material.

 5. Marking only one sentence per paragraph is a good general guideline for new college students.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. _______________ main ideas are not directly stated in the text.

a. Applied

b. Implied

c. Comprehensive

d. The most important

 7. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of underlining?

a. It takes longer than highlighting.

b. It interferes with your comprehension.

c. You don’t get a second reading.

d. All of the above are disadvantages.

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. What are the three main reasons you should mark your text?

 9. Why do some students have difficulty marking their textbooks? What should they do differently?

10. How should students evaluate their text marking?

Chapter 8

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. Taking text notes is more time-consuming than highlighting.

 2. You can edit your lecture notes at the same time as you take your text notes.

 3. Taking notes on index cards is a good way to organize the text information.

 4. Web Strands show the supporting details in a Semantic Web.

 5. Charts are useful for taking notes on all types of text material.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. When you are writing a summary, be sure you use:

a. meaningful phrases.

b. main ideas.

c. paragraph form.

d. recall questions in the margin.

 7. Which of the following is a top-down method of taking text notes?

a. Summaries

b. Hierarchical maps

c. Semantic Webs

d. Charts

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. Why is note taking more effective than highlighting or underlining?

 9. Why do some students have difficulty taking notes on their textbooks? What should they do differently?

10. How should students review their text notes?

Chapter 9

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. One of the key features of the Five-Day Study Plan is spaced study.

 2. You should study for at least eight hours for any college exam.

 3. Study your text material on days 1 and 2 and your lecture notes on days 3 and 4.

 4. You should read over your text and notes at least three times before the exam.

 5. Creating study sheets is important because they force you to integrate all of the information.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. _______________-level questions require you to understand the information so you can select the answer even when it is phrased differently on the exam.

a. Knowledge

b. Comprehension

c. Application

d. Analysis

 7. Which of the following is not a good time to evaluate your test preparation?

a. As you prepare

b. After you finish studying

c. During the exam

d. After the exam

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. How are preparation strategies and review strategies different?

 9. Why do some students have difficulty preparing for exams? What should they do differently?

10. Why is the Five-Day Study Plan so effective?

Chapter 10

Review Questions

True-False. Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. We can remember almost everything that we see, hear, taste, touch, and smell.

 2. If information is well organized, it is easier to learn and retrieve.

  3. Spaced practice aids retrieval by providing more time for consolidation.

 4. Just creating a mnemonic device will ensure that you will remember the information on the exam.

 5. By using a combination of learning strategies like practicing maps or reciting word cards, you can improve your memory of the material.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. _______________ occurs when we make things meaningful.

a. Encoding

b. Storage

c. Retrieval

d. Memory

 7. Which of the following is not an advantage of overlearning?

a. It helps you organize the information you need to learn.

b. It reduces test anxiety.

c. It prevents forgetting.

d. It helps you understand the material better.

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. Compare and contrast short-term and long-term memory.

 9. Why do some students have difficulty retrieving information during exams? What should they do differently?

10. What are Weinstein and Mayer’s five groups of learning strategies?

Chapter 11

Review Questions

True-False Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. The real cause of test failure is test anxiety.

 2. The best way to reduce test anxiety is to be well prepared for exams.

 3. To budget your time, divide the total number of questions by the total time.

 4. When you don’t know the correct answer to a test question, you should guess.

 5. Unless you misread the question or find the correct answer (or a clue to it) somewhere else on the test, you shouldn’t change your answer.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. ____________ test anxiety is helpful because it makes you study for a test.

a. Motivating

b. Affective

c. Facilitating

d. Debilitating

 7. _____________ words generally make a statement false.

a. Negative

b. Absolute

c. Qualifying

d. Italicized

Shot Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. Why should students answer the easiest questions first?

 9. How should students cope with test anxiety in order to improve their performance on exams?

10. What strategies should students use to maximize their score on objective tests?

Chapter 12

Review Questions

True-False Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. One way to prepare for an essay exam is to create a recall column for your notes.

 2. You should predict the same number of questions as you will have on the exam.

 3. Writing the information in meaningful phrases will help you condense the material.

  4. Catchwords are especially useful for recalling the main points in your outline.

 5. Once you create the outline for your answer, you have completed your preparation.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. If ____________ is used in the question, you must explain by giving

examples.

a. describe

b. illustrate

c. justify

d. trace

 7. Which of the following is not a good source for predicted essay questions?

a. Headings in the textbook

b. Main topics from your lecture notes

c. Recall questions in your text and notes

d. Old exams

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. How should you prepare for an exam that contains both objective and essay questions?

 9. Why do some students have difficulty preparing for essay exams? What should they do differently?

10. What are the benefits of gathering information for predicted essay questions?

Chapter 13

Review Questions

True-False Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. You should answer all of the questions on an essay exam if time permits.

 2. If you don’t include an outline for your answer, you could lose points.

 3. Jotting ideas in the margin can help you decide which questions to answer.

 4. Don’t include obvious information when answering essay questions.

 5. A good essay answer should contain at least eight sentences.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. A good ____________ tells the professor you know the answer to the question.

a. outline

b. paragraph

c. thesis statement

d. transition

 7. Which of the following is the second most important factor in determining your grade?

a. Sentence structure

b. Organization

c. Spelling

d. Neatness

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following

questions.

 8. Why should students plan in the margin before answering essay questions?

 9. Why do some students have difficulty taking essay exams? What should they do differently?

10. Why should students rewrite their answers after the exam is returned?

Chapter 14

Review Questions

True-False Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. All final exams count more than regular exams.

2. You can prepare for more than one final at a time using the Five-Day Study Plan.

 3. When setting up your study schedule, plan one hour for each exam each day.

 4. You may need to reduce your work hours at the end of the semester.

 5. A 25 percent comprehensive final includes 25 questions from old material.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. If you are failing a course, you should:

a. rank that course as your top priority.

b. drop the course.

c. check with the professor to ask if there is any chance you could pass.

d. stop attending, don’t study, and don’t even take the final.

 7. On the sample study schedule (Figure 14.2), optional review time can be used for:

a. additional practice for all of your exams.

b. additional practice for your top-priority exam.

c. preparation time for a fifth course.

d. all of the above.

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. Why do students experience so much anxiety at the end of the semester?

 9. Why do some students have difficulty taking final exams? What should they do differently?

10. How should students prepare for 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, and 100 percent comprehensive finals?

Chapter 15

Review Questions

True-False Write T or F beside each of the following statements. For each of the false statements, underline the word or phrase that makes it false.

 1. The third stage in the writing cycle is drafting.

 2. The Civil War is an excellent topic for a five-page research paper.

 3. Writing papers and preparing speeches involve many of the same steps.

 4. You should select a speech topic that interests you even if it doesn’t interest your audience.

 5. Key-word searching is slower than searching by category.

Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following questions. Be sure to underline key words and eliminate wrong answers.

 6. Which of the following is not a good strategy to use when presenting a speech?

a. Speak slowly and clearly.

b. Show your visual aids only when you are referring to them.

c. Dress professionally.

d. Make eye contact with everyone in the room.

 7. When doing research on the Internet, you should do all of the following except:

a. experiment with various search engines.

b. narrow your search by trying various combinations of key words.

c. understand that not all Internet information comes from reliable sources.

d. limit your searches to journal articles that you would likely find in your college library.

Short Answer–Essay. On a separate sheet, answer each of the following questions.

 8. What common mistakes do students make when preparing and presenting speeches?

 9. Why do some students have difficulty writing college papers? What should they do differently?

10. How can the Internet be used to do research for college papers and speeches?

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