Deck 2: Learning About Learning

Question 1

According to the text, the ability to learn is

A) established by the time you are 18 years of age.
B) enhanced by physical exercise.
C) limited to those who are naturally gifted.
D) enhanced by meditation.

Answer 1

enhanced by physical exercise.

Question 2

According to Gardner, "The ability to find and solve problems and create products of value in one or more cultural settings" is the definition of:

A) brain-based learning.
B) knowledge.
C) intelligence.
D) naturalistic intelligence.

Answer 2

intelligence.

Question 3

Using intelligence-oriented study techniques means

A) re-writing your notes at least at least three times.
B) working with a tutor.
C) knowing and studying in the style of your particular type of intelligence.
D) keeping a journal.

Answer 3

knowing and studying in the style of your particular type of intelligence.

Question 4

Having the right amount of stress, being motivated from within, and searching for personal meaning are all examples of:

A) neuroplasticity.
B) the best conditions for learning.
C) multiple intelligences.
D) flow.

Question 5

Diane learns that her intelligence type is heavily skewed toward Naturalistic. Which of the following careers might she be suited for?

A) anthropologist.
B) philosopher.
C) counselor.
D) actor.

Question 6

Fatima has completed reading this chapter and now determines how she studies charts and graphs, listens to discussions, writes her notes, and then creates practice test questions and answers. Which assessment best describes what she has learned?

A) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
B) VARK.
C) SuccessTypes Learning Style Type Indicator.
D) None of the above.

Question 7

Among the choices listed, choose the best strategy for improving intelligence:

A) taking advantage of opportunities to develop our weaker intelligences.
B) balancing our efforts between developing our strongest and weaker intelligences.
C) exercising, eating well, and attending classes.
D) putting efforts into developing our weaker intelligences; our strong intelligences will develop on their own.

Question 8

Gilda just completed the VARK. Her scores were 2 (V), 4 (A), 3 (R), and 8 (K). Choose the test preparation strategy below that would allow Gilda to use her preferred sensory channel.

A) Writing practice answers and sample paragraphs.
B) Imagining she is talking with the teacher as she answers the questions.
C) Reading her notes silently over and over.
D) Creating diagrams to illustrate answers to practice questions.

Question 9

Cindy has a difficult time understanding why she is so successful in some classes and struggling in others. After reading this chapter, you discuss three types of intelligences with her. What three might you discuss to help Cindy?

Question 10

According to the text, there are eight types of multiple intelligences. Name two, and then provide an example for each.