Deck 9: Developing Memory, Taking Tests

Question 1

If you memorize information, you are learning to _____.

A) recall
B) recognize
C) think critically
D) analyze

Answer 1

recall

Question 2

The three Rs of remembering are _____.

A) realize, recognize, retain
B) realize, retain, retrieve
C) record, retain, retrieve
D) recognize, retain, retrieve

Answer 2

record, retain, retrieve

Question 3

One way to address the _____ aspect of test anxiety is to stop nonproductive self-talk.

A) cognitive
B) emotional
C) behavioral
D) physiological

Answer 3

cognitive

Question 4

You use your working memory when you _____.

A) store knowledge
B) remember a phone number long enough to dial it
C) retrieve information
D) none of these is correct

Question 5

Tests that ask you to recognize the correct answer from several alternatives are _____.

A) subjective
B) objective
C) relative
D) difficult

Question 6

Verbal or visual memory aids are called _____.

A) sound devices
B) visual devices
C) mnemonic devices
D) kinesthetic devices

Question 7

Which of the following is a part of memory?

A) Sensory
B) Working
C) Long term
D) All of these are correct

Question 8

An essay question that asks you to examine two or more things to find similarities will often use the verb _____.

A) compare
B) contrast
C) define
D) discuss

Question 9

To prepare before a test, you should _____.

A) find out what the test will cover
B) make a study schedule
C) manage your energy
D) all of these are correct

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT enhance memory and recall?

A) Emotions
B) Connections
C) Personalization
D) Distractions

Question 11

To perform well during the test you should _____.

A) preview the exam
B) ignore the directions
C) complete true-false questions first
D) tackle the difficult questions first

Question 12

According to researchers, our working memory can typically recall how many pieces of information at a time?

A) 5, plus or minus 2
B) 7, plus or minus 2
C) 9, plus or minus 2
D) 11, plus or minus 2

Question 13

The concept of finding ways you can relate what you're memorizing to your own life is called _____.

A) feel
B) connect
C) personalize
D) rehearse

Question 14

The most effective learners use what kind of processing?

A) Surface-level
B) Deep-level
C) Focused-level
D) Attentive-level

Question 15

Why is cramming a bad idea?

A) Your anxiety level will rise quickly.
B) Your sleep will suffer.
C) Your immune system may go haywire.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 16

Which of these is least true about cheating?

A) Cheating will save you time.
B) Cheating snowballs.
C) Cheating can end your academic career.
D) Cheating is wrong.

Question 17

Which of the following components of relief for test anxiety is an observable indication of stress?

A) Cognitive
B) Emotional
C) Behavioral
D) Physiological

Question 18

Which of the following is a memory principle that could help an actor memorize lines?

A) Checking
B) Choosing
C) Chunking
D) Chopping

Question 19

To reduce test anxiety, you should do which of the following?

A) Relieve some stress with physical activity.
B) Teach yourself how to relax.
C) Monitor your mood.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 20

Mastering memory depends on which question?

A) Who is learning?
B) What needs to be learned?
C) How will learning be tested?
D) All of these are correct.