COL-103 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers
Please let me take your shift this weekend. If I don't work enough hours, I won't be able
to pay my rent!" This statement is an example of which type of family reasoning?
(End of Chapter 5) - ANSWER-Begging
(Begin Chapter 3 Quiz)
Locus of control is defined as - ANSWER-A belief about how much control you have
over the events that affect you.
(Begin Chapter 6)
Which concepts involves taking a first look at your assigned reading before you really
tackle the content? - ANSWER-Previewing
(Begin Chapter 8)
What type of memory involves retaining information for about 15 to 30 seconds? -
ANSWER-Short-Term
(Begin of Chapter 1 Quiz)
Which of the following is a sign that you are thriving in college and life? - ANSWER-You
discover talents you did not know you had.
(Begin of Chapter 4)
Which is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator designed to text? - ANSWER-Your
preferences for learning
(Begin of Chapter 5)
People who do not develop their thinking skills often choose fast thinking, which may
lead to - ANSWER-spur-of-the-moment decisions.
(Begin of Chapter 7)
What is an example of how you might practice active learning techniques? - ANSWER-
Ask your peers questions during class.
(Begin of Chapter 9)
Which should an exam plan include? - ANSWER-Writing a to-do list of things you need
to do to get ready for the test.
A person who enjoys movement and learns new sports easily is most likely which kind
of learner under the theory of multiple intelligences? - ANSWER-Bodily/Kinesthetic
A student who is around eighteen years old and has just graduated high school is
classified as which type of student? - ANSWER-Traditional
, A student who is older, has experience in the job market, and is returning to college to
retrain for a new career would be classified as which type of student? - ANSWER-Non-
Traditional
According to the VARK Learning-Styles Inventory, what preference do you have if you
learn best by drawing timelines and plotting the events covered in the lecture? -
ANSWER-Visual
Bryan woke up this morning, showered, got dressed, ate breakfast, gathered his books,
and walked across campus to his first class. Which type of memory did Bryan use to
complete these tasks? - ANSWER-Procedural
Citrine is a first-year college student. She is scheduled to be in a first-year seminar
focused on student success. She is skeptical that she will receive much benefit from this
course. Which is a benefit of this course that you would share with Citrine? - ANSWER-
Completing this course will make it more likely that she will finish her degree.
College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be
evaluated on the basis of their - ANSWER-merit
During a lecture, why should you repeat the information presented by the instructor? -
ANSWER-To help you identify concepts you need to ask questions about.
Emma is rereading a chapter in her political science textbook and highlighting important
information as she goes. What else should Emma do as she reads and highlights the
material in this chapter? - ANSWER-Take notes using her own words
Erika arrives early to her economics class, so she can have her choice of seats.
Economics has never been her favorite subject, and she tends to get distracted easily
during lectures and classroom discussions. Where should Erika sit if she wants to avoid
as many distractions as possible? - ANSWER-At the front of the room
Experts believe that practice often improves memory. Which aspect of practicing is
believed to be MOST important to improving your memory? - ANSWER-How you
practice
For each hour spent in class, how many study hours should you schedule? - ANSWER-
2
Gary is a visual learner, so he has decided to use his notes from his psychology class to
create a mind map to help him remember the material. The first main idea he wants to
address is cognition. What should Gary do to start his mind map? - ANSWER-Write
cognition in the middle of a sheet of paper.
Please let me take your shift this weekend. If I don't work enough hours, I won't be able
to pay my rent!" This statement is an example of which type of family reasoning?
(End of Chapter 5) - ANSWER-Begging
(Begin Chapter 3 Quiz)
Locus of control is defined as - ANSWER-A belief about how much control you have
over the events that affect you.
(Begin Chapter 6)
Which concepts involves taking a first look at your assigned reading before you really
tackle the content? - ANSWER-Previewing
(Begin Chapter 8)
What type of memory involves retaining information for about 15 to 30 seconds? -
ANSWER-Short-Term
(Begin of Chapter 1 Quiz)
Which of the following is a sign that you are thriving in college and life? - ANSWER-You
discover talents you did not know you had.
(Begin of Chapter 4)
Which is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator designed to text? - ANSWER-Your
preferences for learning
(Begin of Chapter 5)
People who do not develop their thinking skills often choose fast thinking, which may
lead to - ANSWER-spur-of-the-moment decisions.
(Begin of Chapter 7)
What is an example of how you might practice active learning techniques? - ANSWER-
Ask your peers questions during class.
(Begin of Chapter 9)
Which should an exam plan include? - ANSWER-Writing a to-do list of things you need
to do to get ready for the test.
A person who enjoys movement and learns new sports easily is most likely which kind
of learner under the theory of multiple intelligences? - ANSWER-Bodily/Kinesthetic
A student who is around eighteen years old and has just graduated high school is
classified as which type of student? - ANSWER-Traditional
, A student who is older, has experience in the job market, and is returning to college to
retrain for a new career would be classified as which type of student? - ANSWER-Non-
Traditional
According to the VARK Learning-Styles Inventory, what preference do you have if you
learn best by drawing timelines and plotting the events covered in the lecture? -
ANSWER-Visual
Bryan woke up this morning, showered, got dressed, ate breakfast, gathered his books,
and walked across campus to his first class. Which type of memory did Bryan use to
complete these tasks? - ANSWER-Procedural
Citrine is a first-year college student. She is scheduled to be in a first-year seminar
focused on student success. She is skeptical that she will receive much benefit from this
course. Which is a benefit of this course that you would share with Citrine? - ANSWER-
Completing this course will make it more likely that she will finish her degree.
College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be
evaluated on the basis of their - ANSWER-merit
During a lecture, why should you repeat the information presented by the instructor? -
ANSWER-To help you identify concepts you need to ask questions about.
Emma is rereading a chapter in her political science textbook and highlighting important
information as she goes. What else should Emma do as she reads and highlights the
material in this chapter? - ANSWER-Take notes using her own words
Erika arrives early to her economics class, so she can have her choice of seats.
Economics has never been her favorite subject, and she tends to get distracted easily
during lectures and classroom discussions. Where should Erika sit if she wants to avoid
as many distractions as possible? - ANSWER-At the front of the room
Experts believe that practice often improves memory. Which aspect of practicing is
believed to be MOST important to improving your memory? - ANSWER-How you
practice
For each hour spent in class, how many study hours should you schedule? - ANSWER-
2
Gary is a visual learner, so he has decided to use his notes from his psychology class to
create a mind map to help him remember the material. The first main idea he wants to
address is cognition. What should Gary do to start his mind map? - ANSWER-Write
cognition in the middle of a sheet of paper.
