Question 1

Each chapter of your psychology textbook ends with a section entitled Human Diversity.

Accepted Answer

The presence of a "Human Diversity" section at the end of each chapter in a psychology textbook is not a standard feature and can vary depending on the textbook and its authors.

Question 2

When Juan completes his assigned chapter reading in his psychology textbook,he skims back over the chapter,reads over his notes,and checks his memory by quizzing himself on the terms,all of which are part of the review step in the SQ4R method.

Accepted Answer

The SQ4R method includes the review step, which involves skimming back over the chapter, reading over notes, and quizzing oneself on the terms. Therefore, Juan's actions are part of the review step in the method.

Question 3

When a student anticipates what the teacher will say by reading the assignment and asking themselves questions before the lecture is presented,the student is engaging in the LISAN method step called Lead,Don't follow.

Accepted Answer

The LISAN method step of Lead, Don't Follow involves anticipating what the teacher will say by reading the assignment and asking oneself questions before the lecture is presented.

Question 4

According to the LISAN method of taking notes,students should try to be like tape recorders,taking down the teacher's lecture word-for-word.

Accepted Answer

According to the LISAN method, students should listen actively and take notes in their own words, summarizing the main points and organizing the information for later review. It is not required or recommended to take down the teacher's lecture word-for-word like a tape recorder.

Question 5

If you accept the challenge of reflecting on what you read,the words in your textbook will be considered "live words," which means
A) coming from secular topics.
B) becoming spiritual topics.
C) about a subject.
D) coming from personal experience.

Accepted Answer

"Live words" in this context means that the words are coming from personal experience, implying that they are vibrant, meaningful, and have a direct impact on the reader due to the personal engagement and reflection involved.

Question 6

Regarding the APA website,which of the following statements is FALSE?
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 www.apa.org.
C) Links to recent articles in newspapers and magazines can be found at the APA's PsycPort page at www.psycport.com.
D) The letters APA stand for Accredited Psychiatric Associates.

Accepted Answer

The letters APA do not stand for Accredited Psychiatric Associates. They stand for American Psychological Association.

Question 7

Regarding the use of PsycINFO,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) All entries in PsycINFO are indexed using key terms.
B) Each record in PsycINFO consists of an abstract and notes about the author.
C) This database provides summaries of the scientific and scholarly literature in psychology.
D) This database can create personalized study plans for students by linking them to specific learning objectives for psychology.

Accepted Answer

PsycINFO does not have the capability to create personalized study plans or link to specific learning objectives.

Question 8

The first three R's in the SQ4R method stands for recognize,rehearse,and remember.

Accepted Answer

The first three R's in the SQ4R method actually stand for Survey, Question, and Read.

Question 9

Massed practice is superior to spaced practice when studying.

Accepted Answer

Spaced practice, where material is reviewed over a longer period of time with breaks in between, has been shown to result in better long-term retention and recall of information compared to massed practice, where material is studied all at once in a short amount of time.

Question 10

Regarding psychology websites,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) PsycINFO can create personalized study plans, which include media such as videos, animations, learning modules.
B) PsycINFO is provided by the American Psychological Association for a fee.
C) Links to recent articles in newspapers and magazines can be found at the APA's PsycPort page at www.psycport.com.
D) Almost every college and university subscribes to PsycINFO so that students can access it from a terminal in their college library or computer center for free.

Accepted Answer

PsycINFO does not create personalized study plans that include media such as videos, animations, and learning modules. This statement is false.

Question 11

Self-reference involves relating new facts,terms,and concepts to one's own experiences and to information one already knows well.

Accepted Answer

Self-reference involves making connections between new information and one's own experiences and prior knowledge.

Question 12

There is a distinction in Zen between "live words" and "dead words.Dead words are defined as
A) secular.
B) spiritual.
C) about a subject.
D) coming from personal experience.

Accepted Answer

Dead words are those that are merely about a subject, lacking the vitality and authenticity that comes from personal experience or realization.

Question 13

The running glossary of terms is located at the end of each chapter in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

A glossary is typically located at the end of the textbook, not at the end of each chapter.

Question 14

The I in the LISAN method stands for identify.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

By using the SQ4R method to read her textbook,Sierta is engaging in reflective cognition.

Accepted Answer

The SQ4R method involves active engagement with the material being read, including reflective thinking and questioning. Therefore, using this method can be considered an example of reflective cognition.

Question 16

Actively thinking about what you have just experienced describes experiential cognition.

Accepted Answer

Experiential cognition involves automatic, effortless thinking based on past experiences, while actively thinking about an experience is reflective cognition.

Question 17

The S in the SQ4R method stands for sequential thinking.

Accepted Answer

The S in the SQ4R method stands for Survey.

Question 18

Most students take reasonably good notes,but then they do not use them until just before a test.

Accepted Answer

This is a common study habit for students, where they only review their notes prior to a test rather than consistently using them as a study tool throughout the semester.

Question 19

According to your textbook,people who avoid distractions and skillfully gather ideas are referred to as analytical listeners.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

According to the authors of your textbook,recopying lecture notes and outlining chapters are both poor study strategies.

Accepted Answer

According to the authors of the textbook, recopying lecture notes and outlining chapters are passive strategies that do not actively engage students in the material and may not lead to effective learning. Active strategies such as retrieval practice, elaboration, and interleaving are recommended instead.

Quiz 20: Appendix B: Behavioral Statistics