,Chapter 1: Learning Styles
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of data?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Visual
C. Solitary
D. Verbal
2. Which of the following statements regarding visual learners is true?
A. They can recall information by “seeing” it in their mind’s eye.
B. During conversations, they use visual words, such as “touch” and “feel.”
C. They like to “bounce things off” their friends.
D. They feel compelled to speak in order to think.
3. All of the following words of advice are appropriate for the global learner EXCEPT:
A. You are a multitasker, so don’t be afraid to mix it up a bit to make your study efforts more
lively and enjoyable.
B. Begin each study session by identifying the relationship between what you are currently
studying and your future career ambitions.
C. Beware of your tendency to get stuck in analysis paralysis.
D. While reading, make note of terms or concepts that you skipped over, and take time to
look them up later.
4. Oral discussions appeal to students with which learning style?
A. Verbal only
B. Auditory only
C. Social only
D. Verbal, auditory, and social
5. All of the following statements regarding analytical learners are true EXCEPT:
A. They approach problem-solving in a logical, methodical manner.
B. They need to see the big picture before knowing the details.
C. They like to group data into categories for further study.
D. They may get sidetracked by insignificant details.
6. All of the following self-care activities enhance memory EXCEPT:
A. Regular, good-quality sleep
B. Regular exercise
C. Socialization activities
D. Insufficient quantity of sleep
, 7. All of the following self-care activities enhance memory EXCEPT:
A. Healthy nutrition
B. Stress-reduction activities
C. Cramming for exams
D. Socialization activities
8. Which of the following factors decreases your ability to store information in long-term memory?
A. Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period
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 with a partner appeals to which type of learner?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Visual only
C. Verbal only
D. Kinesthetic and visual
10. Reading written words aloud can utilize which learning style?
A. Verbal only
B. Visual only
C. Kinesthetic only
D. Verbal and visual
11. Colors, tables, and live demonstrations all appeal to which type of learners?
A. Visual
B. Auditory
C. Kinesthetic
D. Verbal
12. Visual learners are most likely to make which of the following statements?
A. “That sounds like an experience I had.”
B. “This doesn’t feel right to me.”
C. “I see what you mean.”
D. “Let’s cooperate on this project.”
13. Which of the following is the best example of an auditory way to get information?
A. Reviewing flash cards
B. Watching a PowerPoint presentation
C. Listening to a lecture
D. Asking a question
14. Jonathon loves music and is always humming, whistling, or singing something. In a recent conversation, he
told his friend, “I hear you loud and clear.” Jonathon is most likely:
A. A visual learner
B. A social learner
C. An auditory learner
D. A kinesthetic learner
15. Brian fidgets in the classroom and struggles to get through lectures, yet when he is in the laboratory, he does
very well and enjoys learning. His dominant learning style is most likely:
A. Auditory
B. Solitary
, C. Kinesthetic
D. Verbal
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’ Tower Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops.”
17. All of the following statements regarding analytical learners are true EXCEPT:
A. They are sometimes called “holistic learners.”
B. They like to take a methodical approach to studying.
C. They readily identify patterns and like to group data into categories for further study.
D. They create and follow agendas and make lists with items ranked by priority.
18. Which type of learner would benefit in a study group that is taking turns describing information aloud while
performing a physical demonstration?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Verbal only
C. Visual only
D. Kinesthetic, verbal, visual, and auditory
19. Which of the following statements about using a multiple learning styles approach is not true?
A. It will help you identify study strategies that will be most effective for you and will allow
you to make the most of limited study time.
B. It is too difficult and is not recommended.
C. It creates multiple pathways in the brain for retrieving information from your memory.
D. It will help you recognize your preferences for learning.
20. Which of the following statements about memory is true?
A. Sensory memory involves the first brief impression during which the brain registers
sensory data, such as patterns, sounds, or smells.
B. Short-term memory allows you to retrieve data in a very short span of time, usually
several seconds to several minutes.
C. Chunking is a technique that increases the number of items one can recall.
D. All of the statements are true.
21. Diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of data?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Visual
C. Solitary
D. Verbal
22. Using flash cards with a partner benefits which type of learner?
A. Visual learners only
B. Auditory learners only
C. Social learners only
D. Verbal learners only
E. Visual, auditory, social, and verbal learners
23. Which of the following statements regarding solitary learners is not true?
A. They can use all learning styles when studying.
B. They can participate in group study sessions.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of data?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Visual
C. Solitary
D. Verbal
2. Which of the following statements regarding visual learners is true?
A. They can recall information by “seeing” it in their mind’s eye.
B. During conversations, they use visual words, such as “touch” and “feel.”
C. They like to “bounce things off” their friends.
D. They feel compelled to speak in order to think.
3. All of the following words of advice are appropriate for the global learner EXCEPT:
A. You are a multitasker, so don’t be afraid to mix it up a bit to make your study efforts more
lively and enjoyable.
B. Begin each study session by identifying the relationship between what you are currently
studying and your future career ambitions.
C. Beware of your tendency to get stuck in analysis paralysis.
D. While reading, make note of terms or concepts that you skipped over, and take time to
look them up later.
4. Oral discussions appeal to students with which learning style?
A. Verbal only
B. Auditory only
C. Social only
D. Verbal, auditory, and social
5. All of the following statements regarding analytical learners are true EXCEPT:
A. They approach problem-solving in a logical, methodical manner.
B. They need to see the big picture before knowing the details.
C. They like to group data into categories for further study.
D. They may get sidetracked by insignificant details.
6. All of the following self-care activities enhance memory EXCEPT:
A. Regular, good-quality sleep
B. Regular exercise
C. Socialization activities
D. Insufficient quantity of sleep
, 7. All of the following self-care activities enhance memory EXCEPT:
A. Healthy nutrition
B. Stress-reduction activities
C. Cramming for exams
D. Socialization activities
8. Which of the following factors decreases your ability to store information in long-term memory?
A. Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period
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 with a partner appeals to which type of learner?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Visual only
C. Verbal only
D. Kinesthetic and visual
10. Reading written words aloud can utilize which learning style?
A. Verbal only
B. Visual only
C. Kinesthetic only
D. Verbal and visual
11. Colors, tables, and live demonstrations all appeal to which type of learners?
A. Visual
B. Auditory
C. Kinesthetic
D. Verbal
12. Visual learners are most likely to make which of the following statements?
A. “That sounds like an experience I had.”
B. “This doesn’t feel right to me.”
C. “I see what you mean.”
D. “Let’s cooperate on this project.”
13. Which of the following is the best example of an auditory way to get information?
A. Reviewing flash cards
B. Watching a PowerPoint presentation
C. Listening to a lecture
D. Asking a question
14. Jonathon loves music and is always humming, whistling, or singing something. In a recent conversation, he
told his friend, “I hear you loud and clear.” Jonathon is most likely:
A. A visual learner
B. A social learner
C. An auditory learner
D. A kinesthetic learner
15. Brian fidgets in the classroom and struggles to get through lectures, yet when he is in the laboratory, he does
very well and enjoys learning. His dominant learning style is most likely:
A. Auditory
B. Solitary
, C. Kinesthetic
D. Verbal
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’ Tower Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops.”
17. All of the following statements regarding analytical learners are true EXCEPT:
A. They are sometimes called “holistic learners.”
B. They like to take a methodical approach to studying.
C. They readily identify patterns and like to group data into categories for further study.
D. They create and follow agendas and make lists with items ranked by priority.
18. Which type of learner would benefit in a study group that is taking turns describing information aloud while
performing a physical demonstration?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Verbal only
C. Visual only
D. Kinesthetic, verbal, visual, and auditory
19. Which of the following statements about using a multiple learning styles approach is not true?
A. It will help you identify study strategies that will be most effective for you and will allow
you to make the most of limited study time.
B. It is too difficult and is not recommended.
C. It creates multiple pathways in the brain for retrieving information from your memory.
D. It will help you recognize your preferences for learning.
20. Which of the following statements about memory is true?
A. Sensory memory involves the first brief impression during which the brain registers
sensory data, such as patterns, sounds, or smells.
B. Short-term memory allows you to retrieve data in a very short span of time, usually
several seconds to several minutes.
C. Chunking is a technique that increases the number of items one can recall.
D. All of the statements are true.
21. Diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of data?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Visual
C. Solitary
D. Verbal
22. Using flash cards with a partner benefits which type of learner?
A. Visual learners only
B. Auditory learners only
C. Social learners only
D. Verbal learners only
E. Visual, auditory, social, and verbal learners
23. Which of the following statements regarding solitary learners is not true?
A. They can use all learning styles when studying.
B. They can participate in group study sessions.
