COL 103 Chapter 1-8 Midterm exam
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
While sitting at their table in the restaurant, waiting for their dinner to arrive, Leigh
and her friends shared stories about bad dates they have been on. Leigh told the
story of a date who kept calling her by the wrong name all evening, and then asked
to barrow money for cab fare to get home.Which type of memory did Leigh use when
recalling this story? - ANSWEREpisodic memory
_______________ memory is defined as how many items you are able to
understand and remember at one time. - ANSWERShort-term
Experts believe that practice often improves memory. which aspect of practicing is
believed to be MOST important to improving your memory? - ANSWERThe way you
practice
Which questions should you ask to help you remember concepts and ideas as you
read a textbook? - ANSWERWhat is the basic idea in what im reading?
When using the ___________to organize your notes, you write two or three
sentences to sum up a larger section of material. - ANSWERParagraph format
If you handwrite your notes, you should organize them using a ______________. -
ANSWERThree-ring binder
Taylor has had difficulty understanding his science instructor's lectures in the past,
and his grades have suffered. Now he wants to make an active effort to listen
critically to improve his comprehension. What should Taylor do while his instructor
delivers a lecture? - ANSWERListen to the main concepts and central ideas
Jenna is using her cell phone's electronic calendar to map out her various deadlines,
school and work schedules, and social commitments. What should Jenna do as she
enters her information? - ANSWERUse a different color for each category (school,
work, social obligations, etc.)
What should you do if you look ahead on your calendar and see that you have a
research paper due the same week as a test? - ANSWERFind time to finish some
other assignments early to free ups extra study time
Which is a component to building your resilience? - ANSWERDeveloping a positive
view of yourself
Kirk needs to read Chapter 3 of his chemistry textbook before the next class on
Wednesday. Before he begins reading the chapter, he reads the title, reviews the
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
While sitting at their table in the restaurant, waiting for their dinner to arrive, Leigh
and her friends shared stories about bad dates they have been on. Leigh told the
story of a date who kept calling her by the wrong name all evening, and then asked
to barrow money for cab fare to get home.Which type of memory did Leigh use when
recalling this story? - ANSWEREpisodic memory
_______________ memory is defined as how many items you are able to
understand and remember at one time. - ANSWERShort-term
Experts believe that practice often improves memory. which aspect of practicing is
believed to be MOST important to improving your memory? - ANSWERThe way you
practice
Which questions should you ask to help you remember concepts and ideas as you
read a textbook? - ANSWERWhat is the basic idea in what im reading?
When using the ___________to organize your notes, you write two or three
sentences to sum up a larger section of material. - ANSWERParagraph format
If you handwrite your notes, you should organize them using a ______________. -
ANSWERThree-ring binder
Taylor has had difficulty understanding his science instructor's lectures in the past,
and his grades have suffered. Now he wants to make an active effort to listen
critically to improve his comprehension. What should Taylor do while his instructor
delivers a lecture? - ANSWERListen to the main concepts and central ideas
Jenna is using her cell phone's electronic calendar to map out her various deadlines,
school and work schedules, and social commitments. What should Jenna do as she
enters her information? - ANSWERUse a different color for each category (school,
work, social obligations, etc.)
What should you do if you look ahead on your calendar and see that you have a
research paper due the same week as a test? - ANSWERFind time to finish some
other assignments early to free ups extra study time
Which is a component to building your resilience? - ANSWERDeveloping a positive
view of yourself
Kirk needs to read Chapter 3 of his chemistry textbook before the next class on
Wednesday. Before he begins reading the chapter, he reads the title, reviews the
