Chapter 6 Flashcards
Tests
According to the Power Process in this chapter, detaching is not the same as giving up. T or F
True
Strategies for detaching include:
1) Pay attention to your thoughts and physical sensations
2) Practice relaxation
3) Zoom out to a bigger picture
4) All of the above choices **
According to the text, test scores are accurate measures of what you actually learn in ac course. T or F
False
According to the text, saying that you plan to “study” for a test is a powerful intention. T or F
False
A study checklist is:
1) A mind map of key concepts
2) An outline of key concepts
3) A summary of key concepts written in short paragraphs
4) A to-do list includes exactly what you will use to practice for a test. *****
It is not a good idea to ask instructors about what a future test will include. T or F
Fasle
One recommended strategy for answering a multiple-choice question is to read all of the possible answers before answering the question in your head. T or F
False
The presence of absolute qualifiers - such as always or never - often indicates a false statement. T or F
True
Suggestions for taking essay tests include:
1) Find out what an essay question is asking - precisely.
2) Make a quick outline before you write.
3) Get to the point in the first paragraph of your answer
4) Write legibly
5) All of the answer choices **
People who are skilled at stress management remember that
1) A little tension before a test is fine . **
2) The goal is to eliminate tension completely.
3) You should never should consider the worst thing that can possibly happen if you fail a test.
4) It is unwise to over-prepare for tests.
One suggested technique for test taking is to answer the easiest, shortest questions before the harder, longer questions. T or F
True
The suggestions for dealing with test anxiety do NOT include:
1) avoid thinking about the worst that could happen **
2) praise yourself
3) breathe
4) have some fun
When taking essay tests, you do not benefit from creating a short outline of each answer before writing a detailed answer. T or F
False
According to the text, saying that you plan to “study” for a test is a powerful intention. T or F
False
According to the text, test scores accurately measure what you have learned in a course. T or F
False
Cramming for a test might be useful as a last resort if you
1) have not read any of the material
2) avoid cramming for more than one course at a time. **
3) All of the answer choices
4) have missed most of the lectures
People who are skilled at stress management remember that:
1) Your should never consider the worst thing that can possibly happen if you fail a test.
2) It is unwise to over-prepare for tests.
3) A little tension before a test is fine. ****
4) All of the answer choices.
5) The goal is to eliminate tension completely.
A study checklist is:
1) A to-do list that includes exactly what you will use to practice for a test. *****
2) A mind map of key concepts
3) A summary of key concepts written in short paragraphs.
4) An outline of key concepts
A grade is a:
Precise measure of your intelligence
Measure of what you scored on a test or other evaluation***
Precise predictor of how well you will do in your career
Precise measure of your creativity
According to the text, learning from mistakes is so powerful that we should deliberately set out to make mistakes. T or F
False
Study groups can focus on:
1) All of the answer choices *****
2) Doing research to prepare for papers and presentations.
3) Finding and understanding key passages in assigned readings
4) Comparing and editing class notes
5) Creating and taking practice tests
Suggestions for taking essay test include:
Write legibly
Find out what an essay question is asking - precisely
Get to the point in the first paragraph of your answer
All of the answer choices ****
Make a quick outline before you write
