Question 1

You are taking an exam that has two sections.One section has test questions that require you to recognize a correct answer among three wrong ones,while the other section has test items that require you to recognize a true statement from a false one.You are taking a(n)  ______ test.

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A)  projective
B)  objective
C)  subjective
D)  short-answerE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Regarding the APA website,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  The APA maintains an online library of general interest articles on numerous psychological topics.
B)  The APA website can be accessed by going to ? HYPERLINK "http://www.apa.org/" ?www.apa.org.
C)  Links to recent articles in newspapers and magazines can be found at the APA's PsycPort page at HYPERLINK "http://www.psycport.com/" www.psycport.com.
D)  The letters APA stand for Accredited Psychiatric Associates.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

When a student uses a large number of relatively short study sessions in order to prepare for an exam,this student is using ______ practice.

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The answer of When a student uses a large number...

Question 4

Karilyn begins studying each evening by doing her math at the kitchen table,so she can talk to her mother who is preparing dinner.Then,she goes to her room and reads her psychology,history,and literature textbooks for a couple of hours more while listening to music or watching TV.She usually texts her friends several times during the evening about the assignments as well.Regarding her study habits,Karilyn should

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A)  be recopying her notes or outlining the Chapter s rather than just reading the textbooks.
B)  study in one specific quiet place without any distractions.
C)  join a study group for each subject.
D)  maintain her current study routine.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

According to your textbook authors,students who get good grades and remember more of the material long after the course is over

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A)  studied early in the morning rather than right before they went to sleep.
B)  worked smarter,not just longer and harder.
C)  tended to read each Chapter at least three times.
D)  tried not to overlearn the material,since this usually causes confusion.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Sarita is making out a written plan for the week in which she lists the times for sleep,meals,work,class,and study.She then uses this plan as a checklist so that at a glance she can tell which tasks are done and which still need attention.Sarita is making out a(n)

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A)  SQ4R plan.
B)  term schedule.
C)  weekly time schedule.
D)  LISAN plan.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Regarding the APA and APS websites,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Both the APA and the APS websites maintain online libraries of general interest articles on numerous psychological topics.
B)  The APS website can be accessed by going to ? HYPERLINK "http://www.psychologicalscience.org/" ?www.psychologicalscience.org.
C)  Links to recent articles in newspapers and magazines can be found at the APA's PsycPort page.
D)  Regarding the APS website,the letters APS stand for Association for Psychiatric Specialists.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

As Guermo reads his psychology textbook,he relates new facts,terms,and concepts to his own experiences and to information he already knows well,a form of self-reflection called ______.

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The answer of As Guermo reads his psychology textbook,he relates...

Question 9

When one changes from passive learning to active and mindful,self-guided learning,he or she is engaged in

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A)  massed practice.
B)  experiential learning.
C)  reflective learning.
D)  maintenance rehearsal.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?

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A)  Read all directions and questions carefully.
B)  Quickly survey the test before you begin.
C)  Answer the more difficult questions before the easy ones.
D)  Ask the teacher for clarification when necessary.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

You are vegging out in front of the TV set last night.The next day a friend asks what you watched on TV last night,and you cannot remember.You were engaging in ______ processing.

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The answer of You are vegging out in front of...

Question 12

Regarding good study strategies,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  For best results,you should make your mnemonic images exaggerated or bizarre,vivid,and interactive.
B)  Massed practice is usually superior to spaced practice.
C)  Trying to learn only from studying the practice quizzes will probably lower your grade.
D)  Many students underprepare for exams,and most overestimate how well they will do on the exam.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The most important way to actively interact with your textbook as you read is to

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A)  outline the Chapter .
B)  ask yourself a lot of questions.
C)  use experiential processing.
D)  read continuously without stopping.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

In addition to the Survey Questions that are repeated throughout each module to help students recognize key topics,there are other questions that appear before some of the paragraphs and are similar to questions that students like to ask themselves as they read this textbook.These questions that appear before some paragraphs are called

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A)  dialogue questions.
B)  sequential reflections.
C)  running glossaries.
D)  keyword questions.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

When we more or less passively let an event happen to us,we are exhibiting ______ processing.

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A)  reactive
B)  reflective
C)  contextual
D)  experientialE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

While writing his term paper in psychology,Jess analyzes,evaluates,compares,and critiques the data he collects and then synthesizes this information into his report.Jess is using the ability known as

Accepted Answer

A)  critical thinking.
B)  experiential processing.
C)  proactive transference.
D)  massed practice.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following would NOT be a part of reflective learning?

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A)  monitoring your progress
B)  making daily,weekly,and monthly plans for learning
C)  being your own teacher and rewarding yourself
D)  outlining Chapter s and recopying one's notesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Important terms in the psychology textbook are defined in the lower right-hand corner of the pages in each module with these definitions referred to as a running ______.

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The answer of Important terms in the psychology textbook are...

Question 19

Regarding short-answer tests,such as fill-in-the-blank or define a term,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short-answer tests are less difficult than other types of tests because the questions themselves often contain information that will help to answer the question.
B)  The best way to prepare for short-answer tests is to overlearn the details of the course.
C)  As you study for short-answer tests,it is best to pay attention to the lists of related terms.
D)  When taking a short-answer test,it is best to start with questions you are sure you know,followed by those you probably know.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Jasmine is reading the section of her module assignment entitled "Stages of Sleep." She thinks to herself,"Is there more than one stage of sleep?" "What are the stages of sleep?" "How do they differ?" Jasmine is performing which step in the SQ4R method?

Accepted Answer

A)  question
B)  sequence
C)  survey
D)  reflectE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 2: How to Study Psychology

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?

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When we more or less passively let an event happen to us,we are exhibiting ______ processing.

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Which of the following would NOT be a part of reflective learning?

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Sarita is making out a written plan for the week in which she lists the times for sleep,meals,work,class,and study.She then uses this plan as a checklist so that at a glance she can tell which tasks are done and which still need attention.Sarita is making out a(n)

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Regarding the APA and APS websites,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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When a student uses a large number of relatively short study sessions in order to prepare for an exam,this student is using ______ practice.

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The most important way to actively interact with your textbook as you read is to

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Regarding short-answer tests,such as fill-in-the-blank or define a term,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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According to your textbook authors,students who get good grades and remember more of the material long after the course is over

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Regarding good study strategies,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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As Guermo reads his psychology textbook,he relates new facts,terms,and concepts to his own experiences and to information he already knows well,a form of self-reflection called ______.

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When one changes from passive learning to active and mindful,self-guided learning,he or she is engaged in

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You are taking an exam that has two sections.One section has test questions that require you to recognize a correct answer among three wrong ones,while the other section has test items that require you to recognize a true statement from a false one.You are taking a(n) ______ test.

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You are vegging out in front of the TV set last night.The next day a friend asks what you watched on TV last night,and you cannot remember.You were engaging in ______ processing.

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While writing his term paper in psychology,Jess analyzes,evaluates,compares,and critiques the data he collects and then synthesizes this information into his report.Jess is using the ability known as

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Regarding the APA website,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Jasmine is reading the section of her module assignment entitled "Stages of Sleep." She thinks to herself,"Is there more than one stage of sleep?" "What are the stages of sleep?" "How do they differ?" Jasmine is performing which step in the SQ4R method?

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Important terms in the psychology textbook are defined in the lower right-hand corner of the pages in each module with these definitions referred to as a running ______.

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Exam 2: How to Study Psychology

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?

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When we more or less passively let an event happen to us,we are exhibiting ______ processing.

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Which of the following would NOT be a part of reflective learning?

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Sarita is making out a written plan for the week in which she lists the times for sleep,meals,work,class,and study.She then uses this plan as a checklist so that at a glance she can tell which tasks are done and which still need attention.Sarita is making out a(n)

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Regarding the APA and APS websites,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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When a student uses a large number of relatively short study sessions in order to prepare for an exam,this student is using ______ practice.

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Regarding short-answer tests,such as fill-in-the-blank or define a term,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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According to your textbook authors,students who get good grades and remember more of the material long after the course is over

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Regarding good study strategies,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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As Guermo reads his psychology textbook,he relates new facts,terms,and concepts to his own experiences and to information he already knows well,a form of self-reflection called ______.

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You are taking an exam that has two sections.One section has test questions that require you to recognize a correct answer among three wrong ones,while the other section has test items that require you to recognize a true statement from a false one.You are taking a(n) ______ test.

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You are vegging out in front of the TV set last night.The next day a friend asks what you watched on TV last night,and you cannot remember.You were engaging in ______ processing.

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While writing his term paper in psychology,Jess analyzes,evaluates,compares,and critiques the data he collects and then synthesizes this information into his report.Jess is using the ability known as

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Regarding the APA website,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Jasmine is reading the section of her module assignment entitled "Stages of Sleep." She thinks to herself,"Is there more than one stage of sleep?" "What are the stages of sleep?" "How do they differ?" Jasmine is performing which step in the SQ4R method?

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Important terms in the psychology textbook are defined in the lower right-hand corner of the pages in each module with these definitions referred to as a running ______.

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