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TEST BANK
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY IN A FLASH: A LEARNING
STRATEGIES APPROACH
5TH EDITION
CHAPTER NO. 01: LEARNING STYLES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Using diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of study tool?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Visual
C. Solitary
D. Verbal
2. Taking notes, reading them into a recording device, and listening to the recording are
examples of which type of sensory activity?
A. Kinesthetic and verbal only
B. Kinesthetic, visual, verbal, and auditory
C. Verbal and auditory only
D. Auditory, verbal, and visual only
3. Explaining to others, summarizing notes aloud, and describing images aloud are examples of
which type of sensory activity?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Verbal
D. Visual
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4. When your notes are in the form of a table with columns and headers, you are using which
method of note taking?
A. Cornell notes
B. Outline
C. Charting method
D. Mind mapping
5. Tracing images with your finger, creating models, and touching objects are examples of
which type of sensory activity?
A. Visual
B. Verbal
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
6. When you use linear, vertical notes that record the main topic on the far-left side of the page
with subtopics indented to the right underneath, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Outline
B. Mind mapping
C. Cornell notes
D. Charting method
7. When your notes have the main topic in the center of the page with details branching off in
all directions, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Charting method
B. Cornell notes
C. Mind mapping
D. Outline
8. All of the following factors improve your ability to store information in long-term memory
EXCEPT:
A. Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period
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B. Rehearsal of the data over and over
C. Consciously attending to and focusing on the data
D. Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events
9. Practicing a skill silently with a partner is which type of sensory activity?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Visual only
C. Verbal only
D. Kinesthetic and visual
10. Reading written words aloud is which type of sensory activity?
A. Verbal only
B. Visual only
C. Kinesthetic only
D. Verbal and visual only
11. All of the following are factors important to long-term memory retention EXCEPT:
A. The strategies you use to analyze and remember new information
B. Rehearsal of the information over and over
C. Disconnecting your emotions from new information
D. Relating new information to a prior experience
12. All of the following are tips for knowing what should be included in your notes EXCEPT:
A. Complete readings before class and begin noting content that is unclear.
B. During lectures, watch and listen to the instructor’s gestures, facial expressions,
verbal emphasis, or long pauses that may indicate important points.
C. Pay close attention to the lecture introduction and summary, as main ideas are
often included.
D. Disregard information that is repeated.
13. All of the following statements are true about note taking EXCEPT:
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A. You should add drawings.
B. You should add questions to ask later.
C. You should add how the new information connects to your prior knowledge or
experiences.
D. You should attempt to capture everything that is said during a lecture.
14. All of the following are true about creating a memory palace EXCEPT:
A. It requires pencil and paper or a computer.
B. It is a visual sense activity.
C. It requires you to see a familiar place in your mind’s eye.
D. It requires you to envision silly images in your familiar place.
15. The way a person organizes and uses a particular set of skills in order to learn content is
known as:
A. A learning strategy
B. Study effort
C. Emotional relationship
D. Connection
16. Which of the following is an example of an acronym?
A. “I before E except after C”
B. FAQ—frequently asked questions
C. The alphabet (ABC) song
D. “On Old Olympus’ Towering Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops”
17. All of the following statements regarding analytical learners are true EXCEPT:
A. They see the big picture first and pay attention to details later.
B. They approach problem solving in a logical, methodical manner.
C. They may identify patterns and group data into categories for further study.
D. They may create and follow agendas and make lists with items ranked by priority.
TEST BANK
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY IN A FLASH: A LEARNING
STRATEGIES APPROACH
5TH EDITION
CHAPTER NO. 01: LEARNING STYLES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Using diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of study tool?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Visual
C. Solitary
D. Verbal
2. Taking notes, reading them into a recording device, and listening to the recording are
examples of which type of sensory activity?
A. Kinesthetic and verbal only
B. Kinesthetic, visual, verbal, and auditory
C. Verbal and auditory only
D. Auditory, verbal, and visual only
3. Explaining to others, summarizing notes aloud, and describing images aloud are examples of
which type of sensory activity?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Verbal
D. Visual
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4. When your notes are in the form of a table with columns and headers, you are using which
method of note taking?
A. Cornell notes
B. Outline
C. Charting method
D. Mind mapping
5. Tracing images with your finger, creating models, and touching objects are examples of
which type of sensory activity?
A. Visual
B. Verbal
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
6. When you use linear, vertical notes that record the main topic on the far-left side of the page
with subtopics indented to the right underneath, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Outline
B. Mind mapping
C. Cornell notes
D. Charting method
7. When your notes have the main topic in the center of the page with details branching off in
all directions, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Charting method
B. Cornell notes
C. Mind mapping
D. Outline
8. All of the following factors improve your ability to store information in long-term memory
EXCEPT:
A. Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period
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B. Rehearsal of the data over and over
C. Consciously attending to and focusing on the data
D. Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events
9. Practicing a skill silently with a partner is which type of sensory activity?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Visual only
C. Verbal only
D. Kinesthetic and visual
10. Reading written words aloud is which type of sensory activity?
A. Verbal only
B. Visual only
C. Kinesthetic only
D. Verbal and visual only
11. All of the following are factors important to long-term memory retention EXCEPT:
A. The strategies you use to analyze and remember new information
B. Rehearsal of the information over and over
C. Disconnecting your emotions from new information
D. Relating new information to a prior experience
12. All of the following are tips for knowing what should be included in your notes EXCEPT:
A. Complete readings before class and begin noting content that is unclear.
B. During lectures, watch and listen to the instructor’s gestures, facial expressions,
verbal emphasis, or long pauses that may indicate important points.
C. Pay close attention to the lecture introduction and summary, as main ideas are
often included.
D. Disregard information that is repeated.
13. All of the following statements are true about note taking EXCEPT:
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A. You should add drawings.
B. You should add questions to ask later.
C. You should add how the new information connects to your prior knowledge or
experiences.
D. You should attempt to capture everything that is said during a lecture.
14. All of the following are true about creating a memory palace EXCEPT:
A. It requires pencil and paper or a computer.
B. It is a visual sense activity.
C. It requires you to see a familiar place in your mind’s eye.
D. It requires you to envision silly images in your familiar place.
15. The way a person organizes and uses a particular set of skills in order to learn content is
known as:
A. A learning strategy
B. Study effort
C. Emotional relationship
D. Connection
16. Which of the following is an example of an acronym?
A. “I before E except after C”
B. FAQ—frequently asked questions
C. The alphabet (ABC) song
D. “On Old Olympus’ Towering Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops”
17. All of the following statements regarding analytical learners are true EXCEPT:
A. They see the big picture first and pay attention to details later.
B. They approach problem solving in a logical, methodical manner.
C. They may identify patterns and group data into categories for further study.
D. They may create and follow agendas and make lists with items ranked by priority.
