Lesson 1 - Discover and Motivate Yourself Flashcards
Our learning style refers to: A. how much we know. B. how we best understand information. C. how fast we read and write. D. what we are learning.
B. how we best understand information.
Being aware of our learning style will help us: A. know ourselves and learn better. B. have a higher IQ. C. become more verbal. D. be more stylish.
A. know ourselves and learn better.
The V in VARK stands for: A. Verbal. B. Visual. C. Vernacular. D. Valuable.
B. Visual.
What modality has been the predominant traditional way of learning?
A. Aural
B. Kinesthetic
C. Read/write
C. Read/write
When one learns best by touching and movement, the learning style is most likely: A. visual. B. aural. C. kinesthetic. D. read/write.
C. kinesthetic.
The VARK inventory was designed by: A. Kolb. B. Gardner. C. Fleming. D. Goleman.
C. Fleming.
A multi-modal learner means:
A. he/she has multiple intelligences.
B. he/she can learn in different modalities.
C. he/she has high intelligence quotient.
D. he/she has modern sensibilities.
B. he/she can learn in different modalities.
An aural learner could also be referred to as a(n): A. kinesthetic learner. B. visual learner. C. auditory learner. D. reader or writer.
C. auditory learner.
Dancers, athletes, and actors are examples of people who have keen \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ intelligence. A. rhythmic B. bodily C. logical D. interpersonal
B. bodily
This type of intelligence is usually expressed in words and languages. A. Visual intelligence B. Verbal intelligence C. Intrapersonal intelligence D. Spatial intelligence
B. Verbal intelligence
Visually oriented learners think in terms of: A. numbers and patterns. B. images and spaces. C. communication. D. looking.
B. images and spaces.
An intrapersonally intelligent person is someone who is:
A. very good with people and relationships.
B. good at making connections between information.
C. very personable.
D. sensitive and aware of one’s inner world.
D. sensitive and aware of one’s inner world.
Daniel Goleman is known for: A. learning style. B. multiple intelligence. C. emotional intelligence. D. VARK system.
C. emotional intelligence.
According to Gardner, intelligence quotient (IQ) is the only barometer as to how students will succeed outside of school.
A. The statement is true.
B. The statement is false.
C. The statement did not originate from Gardner.
D. The statement is partly accurate.
B. The statement is false.
This is a test to measure one’s intelligence in the area of motivation, persistence, self-control, and handling relationships. A. IQ B. EIQ C. MIQ D. EQ
D. EQ
According to the College Board study:
A. there is no correlation between higher education and higher earnings.
B. there is no difference in income between high school and college graduates.
C. education pays only among men in all racial and ethnic groups.
D. the gap in income between high school and college graduates widened over the years.
D. the gap in income between high school and college graduates widened over the years.
“I am going to finish my degree so that my father will approve of me” is an: A. inspiration. B. internal motivation. C. affirmation. D. external motivation.
D. external motivation.
Internal motivation is: A. coming from the outside. B. inner-directed. C. goal-oriented. D. performance-oriented.
B. inner-directed.
External motivation is not desirable. A. The statement is not accurate. B. The statement is false. C. The statement is true. D. It depends.
B. The statement is false.
Which statement has the strongest motivation?
A. I just want to get the degree over with.
B. I will try my best.
C. I am here because a college education means a lot to me.
D. College is also a time to have fun experiences.
C. I am here because a college education means a lot to me.
Who designed the VARK model?
Fleming & Mills
What do the letters in VARK stand for?
V - Visual
A - Aural (Auditory)
R - Read/Write
K - Kinesthetic
In the VARK model, what kind of people fall into the Visual category?
People who learn best when the information is presented in images such as charts, maps, diagrams, hierarchies, patterns, and shapes instead of words.
In the VARK model, what kind of people fall into the Aural (Auditory) category?
People who would rather hear someone speak the information are auditory learners. They grasp information better by listening to lectures, tapes, group discussions, and talking things through.