Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Looking through the test before starting can help you manage your time effectively and prioritize questions, making A a poor guideline.

Question 2

Regarding procrastination, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Procrastination is often associated with negative feelings such as boredom, frustration, and guilt. Students who procrastinate typically experience more of these emotions, not less, as they delay tasks and face the consequences of their procrastination.

Question 3

Which of the following is an online learning platform that provides apps that allow students to have the text read aloud to them as well as synchronizing their notes with their personal Evernote account?

Accepted Answer

MindTap is an online learning platform that offers features such as having the text read aloud to students and the ability to synchronize their notes with their personal Evernote account.

Question 4

Procrastinators can improve their grades and study habits through

Accepted Answer

Better time management is a proven strategy for improving grades and study habits among procrastinators, as it helps in organizing tasks and prioritizing work effectively. Negative self-statements can demotivate, and experiential processing, while valuable for personal growth, is not directly linked to study habits or academic performance.

Question 5

In order to become more reflective learners and test takers, students should follow the suggestions on the study skills checklist found in their psychology textbook. Which of the following suggestions is NOT on this study skills checklist?

Accepted Answer

The study skills checklist in psychology textbooks typically encourages practices that enhance learning and retention. Avoiding overlearning is not a recommended strategy; instead, textbooks often promote overlearning as a way to ensure material is thoroughly understood and can be recalled easily. The other options (B, C, D) are common suggestions found in study skills guides, emphasizing active engagement with the material, structured study time, and a consistent, conducive study environment.

Question 6

Regarding procrastination, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Perfectionists often procrastinate because they fear that their work will not be perfect. This fear of not meeting their own high standards can lead to delaying the start or completion of tasks.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an objective test?

Accepted Answer

The advice to "stick with your first answer on a multiple-choice test; don't change it" is often misleading. Research has shown that changing your answer after further consideration can be beneficial if you have a good reason for doing so. This suggestion does not universally improve test performance and can sometimes lead to sticking with an incorrect initial choice.

Question 8

Good test-taking strategies for multiple-choice tests include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Reading rapidly and skipping items you are unsure about to return to them later is a good strategy as it allows you to manage your time effectively and ensures you answer questions you are more confident about first.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an objective test?

Accepted Answer

Answers with superlatives are often traps in objective tests, as they can be misleading or overly broad, making them less likely to be correct.

Question 10

Marc tends to work only under pressure, skips classes, and gives false reasons for his late work. He often feels frustrated and ashamed of his last-minute efforts. According to your textbook, Marc most likely has a tendency to

Accepted Answer

Marc's behavior of working only under pressure, skipping classes, and giving false reasons for his late work, coupled with feelings of frustration and shame for his last-minute efforts, aligns with the definition of procrastination. This is characterized by delaying tasks and not managing time effectively, leading to rushed and often unsatisfactory outcomes.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Short-answer tests can be challenging because they require recall of information without the aid of cues that multiple-choice options provide. The statement that they are less difficult is false because the lack of cues can make it harder to retrieve the correct answer.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

Accepted Answer

Option C is incorrect because providing more examples than requested can waste time and may not necessarily gain extra points. It's important to follow the instructions as given in the question.

Question 13

Students who are perfectionists often end up with all-or-nothing work habits that can lead to

Accepted Answer

Perfectionists tend to procrastinate because they fear not being able to complete a task perfectly. This fear can lead to delaying the start or completion of tasks, as they may feel overwhelmed by the need to meet their own high standards.

Question 14

Which of the following is a good test-taking strategy for objective tests?

Accepted Answer

Relating the question to what you know about the topic before reading the alternatives can help you eliminate incorrect answers and choose the correct one more effectively. This strategy encourages active engagement with the material and leverages your existing knowledge.

Question 15

In order to become more reflective and improve their performance on tests, students should follow the suggestions on the study skills checklist found in their psychology textbook. Which of these is NOT on the study skills checklist?

Accepted Answer

Setting broad, flexible goals is not recommended on the study skills checklist. Effective study strategies typically emphasize setting specific, achievable goals rather than broad, flexible ones to better guide and measure progress.

Question 16

Tanisha is a freshman psychology student, who is using an online learning platform that presents the course curriculum through a reflective SQ4R learning path and includes video and other interactive activities. Tanisha is able to complete reading assignments and homework, get detailed instant feedback on Guided Practice Activities, and engage with quizzes and assessments. Tanisha is most likely using

Accepted Answer

MindTap is known for offering a comprehensive, interactive learning experience that includes reading assignments, instant feedback on activities, and various assessments, which matches the description given.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

Accepted Answer

Making a specific and elaborate outline can consume a significant amount of the limited time available during a test, potentially detracting from the time needed to actually write and review the essay. It's more efficient to create a brief outline or plan.

Question 18

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)

Accepted Answer

Sarita is creating a weekly time schedule, which organizes her activities such as sleep, meals, work, class, and study into specific times throughout the week and allows her to track completed and pending tasks.

Question 19

Terrence is working on his psychology term paper on "creativity." To find information about his TOPIC (B-HEAD), he goes to a specialized online database offered by the American Psychological Association. He searches for his TOPIC (B-HEAD)by entering the key words with each record in this database consisting of an abstract plus notes about the author, title, and source. This database is known as

Accepted Answer

PsycINFO is a comprehensive and authoritative database offered by the American Psychological Association (APA) that provides abstracts and citations for academic journal articles, books, and other resources in the field of psychology and related disciplines. It is designed to help researchers, students, and professionals find relevant literature on various topics, including creativity.

Question 20

Dermont is studying lists of items and definitions of specific terms. He realizes that he must overlearn these details because the questions on this type of test contain very little information that could help him with the right answer. Dermont is most likely taking a(n)__________ test.

Accepted Answer

Short-answer tests require detailed recall of information with minimal cues, necessitating thorough memorization and understanding of the material.

Quiz 19: Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

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

Regarding procrastination, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is an online learning platform that provides apps that allow students to have the text read aloud to them as well as synchronizing their notes with their personal Evernote account?

Procrastinators can improve their grades and study habits through

In order to become more reflective learners and test takers, students should follow the suggestions on the study skills checklist found in their psychology textbook. Which of the following suggestions is NOT on this study skills checklist?

Regarding procrastination, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an objective test?

Good test-taking strategies for multiple-choice tests include which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an objective test?

Marc tends to work only under pressure, skips classes, and gives false reasons for his late work. He often feels frustrated and ashamed of his last-minute efforts. According to your textbook, Marc most likely has a tendency to

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

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

Students who are perfectionists often end up with all-or-nothing work habits that can lead to

Which of the following is a good test-taking strategy for objective tests?

In order to become more reflective and improve their performance on tests, students should follow the suggestions on the study skills checklist found in their psychology textbook. Which of these is NOT on the study skills checklist?

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

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)

Dermont is studying lists of items and definitions of specific terms. He realizes that he must overlearn these details because the questions on this type of test contain very little information that could help him with the right answer. Dermont is most likely taking a(n) __________ test.