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Psychology Modules for Active Learning 14th Edition Coon
Test Bank
- As Marty is being interviewed for a job, he actively and carefully listens to the interviewer’s questions and puts serious
effort into thinking through the implications of answering each question in different ways before he responds. He is both
focused and controlled throughout the interview. Marty is exhibiting processing.
a. reactive
b. reflective
c. contextual
d. experiential
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: What’s in It for You?-More Than You Might Think
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_P.1.1 – Explain the difference in experiential processing and reflective
processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps that can help change
passive studying into reflective learning.
STATE STANDARDS: United States – TX – TX-4 – Use terminology unique to the study of psychology
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States – MI – Auburn Hills – OCC-1 – Describe key concepts, principles and
overarching themes in psychology.
KEYWORDS: Application
OTHER: * (New Question)
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2016 5:41 PM - Which step in the SQ4R method involves skimming through the module before reading this module in depth?
a. search
b. selection
c. survey
d. sequence
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_1.2.2 – Describe the six steps of the reflective SQ4R method; explain
how it can be used in studying any textbook; and identify examples of how Psychology:
Modules for Active Learning textbook is specifically designed to help a student actively learn
psychology using the SQ4R method.
KEYWORDS: Concept
OTHER: * (New Question)
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
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- The fourth R in the SQ4R method stands for
a. recite.
b. reflect.
c. review.
d. read.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_1.2.2 – Describe the six steps of the reflective SQ4R method; explain
how it can be used in studying any textbook; and identify examples of how Psychology:
Modules for Active Learning textbook is specifically designed to help a student actively learn
psychology using the SQ4R method.
KEYWORDS: Fact
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2016 5:41 PM - In the psychology textbook, a running glossary is located
a. at the beginning of each module.
b. at the end of each module.
c. near the end of the book.
d. in the lower right-hand corner of the module pages.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_1.2.2 – Describe the six steps of the reflective SQ4R method; explain
how it can be used in studying any textbook; and identify examples of how Psychology:
Modules for Active Learning textbook is specifically designed to help a student actively learn
psychology using the SQ4R method.
KEYWORDS: Fact
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2016 5:41 PM - While taking notes in class, LaShonda tries to anticipate what the teacher will say and looks for the core of ideas that
will make up this lecture. She listens for signal words that will tell her what direction her instructor is taking, and she sits
where she can get involved and ask questions. Lastly, LaShonda is selective in writing down only the key points of the
lecture, so she can focus on what the professor is saying. LaShonda is engaged in the
a. experiential approach.
b. LISAN method.
c. SQ4R method.
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d. use of mnemonics.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Reflective Note Taking-LISAN Up!
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_1.3.2 – Explain how the five steps of the listening/note-taking plan
called the LISAN method can help a student become an active, reflective listener; and
identify four ways to effectively use and review one’s class notes.
KEYWORDS: Application
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2016 5:41 PM
- According to the authors of your textbook, which of the following would be considered a GOOD study strategy?
a. using mnemonics
b. recopying lecture notes
c. massed practice
d. group study sessions
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Reflective Study Strategies-Making a Habit of Success
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_1.4.1 – Identify four study practices which are considered unreflective
and which tend to result in poor grades; and discuss the benefits of the following reflective
study practices: a. studying in a specific place, b. using spaced study sessions, c. using
mnemonics, d. self-testing, and e. overlearning.
KEYWORDS: Concept
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2016 5:41 PM - A memory aid that links new information to ideas or images that are easy to remember is called a
a. LISAN device.
b. signal word.
c. retriever.
d. mnemonic.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Reflective Study Strategies-Making a Habit of Success
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_1.4.1 – Identify four study practices which are considered unreflective
and which tend to result in poor grades; and discuss the benefits of the following reflective
study practices: a. studying in a specific place, b. using spaced study sessions, c. using
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mnemonics, d. self-testing, and e. overlearning.
KEYWORDS: Fact
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2016 5:41 PM
- Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?
a. Read all directions and questions carefully.
b. Quickly survey the test before you begin.
c. Answer the more difficult questions before the easy ones.
d. Ask the teacher for clarification when necessary.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Reflective Study Strategies-Making a Habit of Success
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_1.4.2 – Describe six general test-taking guidelines that can help a
student to become a more reflective test-taker on all types of tests.
KEYWORDS: Concept
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2016 5:41 PM - Dermont is studying lists of items and definitions of specific terms. He is trying to overlearn these details because he
will be taking a test in which the questions themselves will contain very little information. So, if he doesn’t know the
answer, he won’t get much help from the questions on this test. Dermont will most likely be taking a(n) test.
a. projective
b. objective
c. multiple choice
d. short-answer
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Reflective Study Strategies-Making a Habit of Success
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2018_1.4.3 – Describe the specific strategies that can improve a student’s
performance on objective tests, essay tests, and short answer tests.
KEYWORDS: Application
OTHER: * (New Question)
DATE CREATED: 12/2/2016 4:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2016 5:41 PM - Students who are reflective learners set goals that are
a. specific and measurable.
b. broad-based and flexible.
c. contingent and analytic.
d. experiential and context-driven.