Objectives for Introduction: Psychology for Your Life—
Self-Reflective Learning
OBJECTIVE I.1 – Explain the difference between reading a textbook and studying it by
differentiating between experiential and reflective cognitions and
describing the SQ4R Method.
OBJECTIVE I.2 – Describe the LISAN method for taking notes in class, and list four ways to
effectively use and review these notes.
OBJECTIVE I.3 – Compare and contrast good study strategies with poor ones; and explain
how
one can become a self-regulated learner and avoid procrastination through
time management, goal-setting, and making learning an adventure.
OBJECTIVE I.4 – Describe ways to improve test-taking skills, including general suggestions
that apply to all tests as well as specific suggestions for objective tests,
essay,
and short-answer tests.
OBJECTIVE I.5 – Explain how digital media can enable one to learn more about various
psychological topics.
, Introduction to Psychology: A Journey, 4e
Psychology for Your Life—Self-Reflective Learning
OBJECTIVE I.1 – Explain the difference between reading a textbook and
studying it by differentiating between experiential and reflective
cognitions and describing the SQ4R Method.
Answer: b (p. 1) 1. According to your textbook authors, students who get good grades and
remember more of
Obj. I.1
the material long after the course is over
Fact
a. studied early in the morning rather than right before they went to sleep.
Moderate
b. worked smarter, not just longer and harder.
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c. tended to read every chapter at least three times.
d. tried not to overlearn the material, since this usually causes confusion.
Answer: d (pp. 1-2) 2. According to Donald Norman, when we more or less passively let an event
happen to us,
Obj. I.1
we are exhibiting ________ cognition.
Fact
a. reactive
Moderate
b. reflective
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c. contextual
d. experiential
,Answer: b (p. 2) 3. Last night you vegged out in front of the TV set and watched a couple of hours
of
Obj. I.1
programs. However, this morning you have trouble remembering the plot of
Application any of the
Moderate programs. According to Donald Norman, your passive viewing of the
*New Question television is a good
example of
a. reflective cognition.
b. experiential cognition.
c. transient narcosis.
d. depersonalization.
Answer: b (p. 2) 4. You are flipping through the television channels when you come upon a
program about
Obj. I.1
your future career. The next day you tell your best friend about all the details
Application you learned
Moderate from this program. According to Donald Norman, when you were viewing the
*New Question television
program on your future occupation, you were exhibited ________ cognition.
a. reactive
b. reflective
c. experiential
d. contextual
, Answer: a (p. 2) 5. Actively thinking about what you have just experienced describes
Obj. I.1 a. reflective cognition.
Fact b. experiential cognition.
Moderate c. contextual cognition.
d. retroactive cognition.
*New Question
Answer: c (p. 2) 6. The practice of relating new information to prior life experience is referred to
as
Obj. I.1
a. egocentrism.
Fact
b. transference.
Moderate
c. self-reference.
*New Question
d. self-projection.
Answer: b (p. 2) 7. As Marta listens to her instructor during psychology class, she tries to relate
the new
Obj. I.1
facts, terms, and concepts to her own experiences and to information she
Application already knows
Moderate well. Thus, Marta is making these new ideas more personally meaningful and
*New Question easier to
remember by using the practice of
a. egocentrism.
b. self-reference.
c. transference.
d. self-projection.
Self-Reflective Learning
OBJECTIVE I.1 – Explain the difference between reading a textbook and studying it by
differentiating between experiential and reflective cognitions and
describing the SQ4R Method.
OBJECTIVE I.2 – Describe the LISAN method for taking notes in class, and list four ways to
effectively use and review these notes.
OBJECTIVE I.3 – Compare and contrast good study strategies with poor ones; and explain
how
one can become a self-regulated learner and avoid procrastination through
time management, goal-setting, and making learning an adventure.
OBJECTIVE I.4 – Describe ways to improve test-taking skills, including general suggestions
that apply to all tests as well as specific suggestions for objective tests,
essay,
and short-answer tests.
OBJECTIVE I.5 – Explain how digital media can enable one to learn more about various
psychological topics.
, Introduction to Psychology: A Journey, 4e
Psychology for Your Life—Self-Reflective Learning
OBJECTIVE I.1 – Explain the difference between reading a textbook and
studying it by differentiating between experiential and reflective
cognitions and describing the SQ4R Method.
Answer: b (p. 1) 1. According to your textbook authors, students who get good grades and
remember more of
Obj. I.1
the material long after the course is over
Fact
a. studied early in the morning rather than right before they went to sleep.
Moderate
b. worked smarter, not just longer and harder.
*New Question
c. tended to read every chapter at least three times.
d. tried not to overlearn the material, since this usually causes confusion.
Answer: d (pp. 1-2) 2. According to Donald Norman, when we more or less passively let an event
happen to us,
Obj. I.1
we are exhibiting ________ cognition.
Fact
a. reactive
Moderate
b. reflective
*New Question
c. contextual
d. experiential
,Answer: b (p. 2) 3. Last night you vegged out in front of the TV set and watched a couple of hours
of
Obj. I.1
programs. However, this morning you have trouble remembering the plot of
Application any of the
Moderate programs. According to Donald Norman, your passive viewing of the
*New Question television is a good
example of
a. reflective cognition.
b. experiential cognition.
c. transient narcosis.
d. depersonalization.
Answer: b (p. 2) 4. You are flipping through the television channels when you come upon a
program about
Obj. I.1
your future career. The next day you tell your best friend about all the details
Application you learned
Moderate from this program. According to Donald Norman, when you were viewing the
*New Question television
program on your future occupation, you were exhibited ________ cognition.
a. reactive
b. reflective
c. experiential
d. contextual
, Answer: a (p. 2) 5. Actively thinking about what you have just experienced describes
Obj. I.1 a. reflective cognition.
Fact b. experiential cognition.
Moderate c. contextual cognition.
d. retroactive cognition.
*New Question
Answer: c (p. 2) 6. The practice of relating new information to prior life experience is referred to
as
Obj. I.1
a. egocentrism.
Fact
b. transference.
Moderate
c. self-reference.
*New Question
d. self-projection.
Answer: b (p. 2) 7. As Marta listens to her instructor during psychology class, she tries to relate
the new
Obj. I.1
facts, terms, and concepts to her own experiences and to information she
Application already knows
Moderate well. Thus, Marta is making these new ideas more personally meaningful and
*New Question easier to
remember by using the practice of
a. egocentrism.
b. self-reference.
c. transference.
d. self-projection.
