STLC 101 EXAM 3 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
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3 approaches to academic learning Answer - surface learning, achievement
learning, and deep learning
surface learning Answer - just trying to pass the class; motivated by extrinsic
rewards, not by their desire to learn the subject
characteristics of surface learning Answer - -motivated by extrinsic rewards
-think info is boring or useless
-focus on literal aspects of info not the meaning
-no personal connections to info
-stress and anxiety occurs when studying info
-rote (constant) memorization
achievement learning Answer - motivated by ego enhancement that comes
from high grades
characteristics of achievement learning Answer - -see high grades as important
-competitive in academic settings
-meet requirements carefully
-use time strategically
, -value self-discipline and learning habits
-focus on what you think instructor finds important and throw out info that's
not
-like the structured courses and need little interaction with teachers
-enjoy the internal and external of self-accomplishment
deep learning Answer - motivated to learn by satisfying curiosity
characteristics of deep learning Answer - -can get dissatisfied when criteria
doesn't match the journey
-material is interesting and useful
-assignments are opportunities
-focus on underlying material
-relate to prior knowledge
-find learning emotionally satisfying
remedies of forgetting Answer - attending, understanding,
consolidation/retrieval
attending Answer - pay attention during lectures, get enough food and sleep,
sit at a desk while studying, sit at front of lecture hall, avoid distractions, take
notes during lectures, ask questions. Be deliberate
understanding Answer - continually monitor yourself to make sure you
understand the material and don't just memorize the info
consolidation Answer - test yourself under stressful conditions, find
connections between concepts, practice the material
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
3 approaches to academic learning Answer - surface learning, achievement
learning, and deep learning
surface learning Answer - just trying to pass the class; motivated by extrinsic
rewards, not by their desire to learn the subject
characteristics of surface learning Answer - -motivated by extrinsic rewards
-think info is boring or useless
-focus on literal aspects of info not the meaning
-no personal connections to info
-stress and anxiety occurs when studying info
-rote (constant) memorization
achievement learning Answer - motivated by ego enhancement that comes
from high grades
characteristics of achievement learning Answer - -see high grades as important
-competitive in academic settings
-meet requirements carefully
-use time strategically
, -value self-discipline and learning habits
-focus on what you think instructor finds important and throw out info that's
not
-like the structured courses and need little interaction with teachers
-enjoy the internal and external of self-accomplishment
deep learning Answer - motivated to learn by satisfying curiosity
characteristics of deep learning Answer - -can get dissatisfied when criteria
doesn't match the journey
-material is interesting and useful
-assignments are opportunities
-focus on underlying material
-relate to prior knowledge
-find learning emotionally satisfying
remedies of forgetting Answer - attending, understanding,
consolidation/retrieval
attending Answer - pay attention during lectures, get enough food and sleep,
sit at a desk while studying, sit at front of lecture hall, avoid distractions, take
notes during lectures, ask questions. Be deliberate
understanding Answer - continually monitor yourself to make sure you
understand the material and don't just memorize the info
consolidation Answer - test yourself under stressful conditions, find
connections between concepts, practice the material
