Deck 6: Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content

Question 1

What might reviewing a chapter include?

A)asking new questions,especially if your first questions were inadequate or unanswerable
B)summarizing your notes,answering the end-of-chapter review questions,and quizzing yourself
C)rereading the chapter for clarity and omission
D)rereading only the sections you highlighted during your first reading

Answer 1

summarizing your notes,answering the end-of-chapter review questions,and quizzing yourself

Question 2

To have a more successful study group,you should

A)lead as many sessions as possible.
B)tape record what everyone says.
C)agree with the study group leader's opinions.
D)carry out whatever tasks you promise to do.
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Answer 2

carry out whatever tasks you promise to do.
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Question 3

The stock of words used by a particular person is called his or her __________.

Answer 3

vocabulary

Question 4

What is the best time and place to read?

A)at the library where it's quiet,in the morning when you are fresh
B)at home,when you're alone with no distractions
C)at work,during break times
D)whenever and wherever you can best concentrate,depending on your learning style and personal preferences

Question 5

A successful approach to a math or science text most likely would include which step?

A)reading the materially sequentially
B)scanning the material for words you recognize
C)memorizing unfamiliar formulas before working problems
D)studying the lives of scientists and mathematicians

Question 6

According to the Center for Media Literacy,which of the following statements is true?

A)Radio and newspapers are much more reliable sources than television.
B)Creators of media are driven by commercial interests to sell products,services,or ideas.
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b

Question 7

Which is the appropriate order for the elements of SQ3R?

A)survey,question,recite,review,read
B)survey,question,read,review,recite
C)survey,question,read,recite,review
D)survey,read,recite,review,question

Question 8

You can build your reading speed by

A)using mnemonics.
B)reading groups of words rather than single words.
C)subvocalizing.
D)practicing reading at a rate faster than you can comprehend.
E)b and d

Question 9

SQ3R would NOT be most effective when

A)reading an article on the treatment of phobias.
B)reading a psychology textbook.
C)conducting a chemistry experiment.
D)taking a Spanish exam.

Question 10

__________ is when you pronounce inwardly every word you read.

Question 11

Learning words in context means

A)understanding prefixes and suffixes.
B)understanding words by relating them to other information that you know.
C)understanding other vocabulary words that have the same meaning.
D)repeating words in your head.

Question 12

To choose the right setting for reading,you should select the right location and time,and deal with internal ______________.

Question 13

What is the most important part of the textbook to preview?

A)the beginning,including the preface,table of contents,and chapter summaries
B)Preview the entire textbook,including the table of contents in the beginning,chapter outlines,tables and figures in the middle,and index at the end.
C)the end,including glossary,index,and bibliography
D)It is not necessary to preview a textbook.

Question 14

The central part or basis of a word is called the __________.

Question 15

Defining your reading purpose helps you choose _______ __________ and decide how much time and effort to expend.

Question 16

Thinking about a personal problem while reading a textbook is an example of

A)procrastination.
B)an external distraction.
C)motivation.
D)an internal distraction.

Question 17

If you are highlighting key terms and concepts,which element of SQ3R are you practicing?

A)survey
B)question
C)read
D)recite

Question 18

Building knowledge through reading as much as you can gives you

A)a context for what you read.
B)permanent knowledge of facts.
C)increased understanding of ideas.
D)a and c

Question 19

If you are looking over chapter headings and objectives or outlines,which element of SQ3R are you practicing?

A)survey
B)question
C)read
D)recite

Question 20

What are primary sources?

A)a writer's interpretation or evaluation of original documents
B)original documents,including works of literature,scientific studies,and journal articles
C)reading assignments from textbooks
D)none of the above

Question 21

Condensing,or __________ the material in your own words to cover the main points,is part of the reviewing process.

Question 22

__________ ________ evaluate arguments in reading material to determine whether they are accurate and logical.

Question 23

In the fourth step in SQ3R,you answer aloud or __________ the answers to questions raised previously.

Question 24

__________ is the process of reading carefully to search for specific information.

Question 25

You are __________ when you rapidly read chapter elements.