Test Bank – Becoming a Master Student: Making the Career Connection, 17th Edition | Dave Ellis | Chapters 1–11

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Test Bank For
Becoming a Master Student Making the Career Connection, 17th Edition by Dave Ellis
Chapter 1-11
Chapter 01: Discovering Yourself

1. Some people prefer to perceive by absorbing information through their five senses. Which of the following processes
would be most suitable for them?
a. reflective observation
b. abstract conceptualization
c. concrete experience
d. passive experimentation
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:04 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/13/2021 10:27 AM

2. Some people prefer to jump in and start doing things immediately. They do not mind taking risks as they attempt to
make sense of things because this helps them learn. They are results-oriented and look for practical ways to apply what
they have learned. Which of the following processes would be most suitable for these types of people?
a. reflective observation
b. theoretical experience
c. abstract conceptualization
d. active experimentation
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:08 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/13/2021 10:29 AM

3. Reading the manual and help-screens of a newly purchased cell phone before using the phone is an example of learning
through thinking. This action illustrates the approach to learning called:
a. active experimentation
b. abstract conceptualization
c. concrete experience
d. reflective observation
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:11 PM
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DATE MODIFIED: 11/13/2021 10:29 AM

4. A student who enjoys coming up with theories in a structured setting likely prefers to perceive by ____________.
a. thinking
b. feeling
c. watching
d. doing
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:32 PM

5. Someone who enjoys crossword puzzles and telling stories likely has a highly developed sense of __________.
a. linguistic intelligence
b. kinesthetic intelligence
c. naturalist intelligence
d. visual intelligence
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:35 PM

6. If you can easily tell the difference between two different kinds of trees, you likely have a strong sense of __________.
a. linguistic intelligence
b. kinesthetic intelligence
c. intrapersonal intelligence
d. naturalist intelligence
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:36 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:38 PM

7. Jair is intuitive and keenly aware of his feelings but is not particularly outgoing. He has a strong sense of
______________.
a. linguistic intelligence
b. interpersonal intelligence
c. intrapersonal intelligence
d. naturalist intelligence
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ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:39 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:41 PM

8. People are using musical intelligence when they drum along to a favorite song on the steering wheel of their car.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:42 PM

9. Piper enjoys sitting on the sidelines and cheering on their best friend Kay rather than getting in and playing themselves.
Compared to Piper, Kay has a stronger sense of ________.
a. kinesthetic intelligence
b. interpersonal intelligence
c. intrapersonal intelligence
d. naturalist intelligence
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:43 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:45 PM

10. What would someone with a preference for visual learning prefer most?
a. a discussion
b. a text-based handout
c. a case study
d. a series of diagrams
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:46 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:48 PM

11. Multiple intelligences are something you are born with—they cannot be developed over time.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: False
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:50 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/13/2021 10:30 AM

12. The concept of learning styles refers to the fact that:
a. People differ in the ways they perceive new information.
b. People differ in the ways they process new information.
c. People differ in their preferences for perceiving and processing information.
d. All of the answer choices are correct.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:51 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:53 PM

13. The First Step technique refers only to telling the truth about your areas for improvement.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:54 PM

14. The word “kinesthetic” refers to:
a. moving
b. hearing
c. seeing
d. listening
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/12/2021 1:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/12/2021 1:58 PM

15. According to the text, feeling discomfort is a sign that you’re failing to correctly apply your knowledge of learning
styles.
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