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Question In the following statements, the most effective example of a First Step is... Student Value Correct Response Answer A. "I find it hard to read my notes." B. "I am an awful note taker." 100% C. "When reviewing my notes, I find it hard to see the difference between main points and details." Score: 5/5 The correct answer is "When reviewing my notes, I find it hard to see the difference between main points and details. " To learn more, read "First Step: Truth is a key to mastery." Feedback

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Question The most effective First Steps are: Student Response A. Specific. B. Free of selfjudgments such as "I'm really bad at doing...." C. Courageous. D. About strengths as well as areas for improvement. Value Correct Answer Feedback

E. All of the answers are correct. Score: 5/5

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The correct answer is All of the answers are correct. To learn more, read "First Step: Truth is a key to mastery."

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Question True or False? Motivation can be defined simply as an ability that you already possess-the ability to do a task even when you don't feel like it. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false B. true Score: 5/5 100% The correct answer is True. To learn more, read "Motivation: I'm just not in the mood." Feedback

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Question True or False? Motivation is best viewed as a personal trait that is largely determined at birth and difficult to change. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false 100% Feedback

The correct answer is False. To learn more, read "Motivation: I'm just not in the mood."

B. true Score: 5/5

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Question True or False? Think of short-term goals as those to accomplish within a year or less. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false B. true Score: 5/5 100% The correct answer is True. To learn more, read "Setting and achieving goals." Feedback

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Question True or False? The Time Monitor/Time Plan exercise is effective only when you make it a permanent habit. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false B. true 0% The correct answer is False. To learn more, read the exercise "The Time Monitor/Time Plan process." Feedback

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Question True or False? The suggestion to put goals in writing is most effective for short-term goals. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false B. true Score: 0% 0/5 The correct answer is False. To learn more, read "Setting and achieving goals." Feedback

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Question Strategies for studying in a more active way include: Student Value Correct Response Answer A. Standing up when you study. B. Sitting on the edge of your chair. C. Reciting key points out loud as you Feedback

walk around the room. D. All of the answers are correct. Score: 100% The correct answer is All of the answers are correct. To learn more, read "Twenty memory techniques." 5/5

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Question True or False? Connecting a fact or idea to something that you feel strongly about is not recommended, since emotions are not supposed to play a role in critical thinking. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false 100% Feedback

The correct answer is False. To learn more, read "Twenty memory techniques."

B. true Score: 5/5

10. Question True or False? Simple repetition of a fact or idea is no longer considered an effective memory technique. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false 100% Feedback

The correct answer is False. To learn more, read "Twenty memory techniques."

B. true Score: 5/5

11. Question True or False? When you learn something new, your brain changes physically by growing more connections between brain cells. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false Feedback

B. true Score: 5/5

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The correct answer is True. To learn more, read "Take your memory out of the closet."

12. Question You can increase your understanding of a difficult text by: Student Response A. Choosing to stop reading right away so that you don't get even more confused. 100% B. Reading difficult passages out loud while emphasizing different words each time. C. Meeting with your instructor when you first realize that you are confused. D. None of the answers. Score: 5/5 The correct answer is Reading difficult passages out loud while emphasizing different words each time. To learn more, read "When reading is tough." Value Correct Answer Feedback

13. Question Subvocalizing is a word that refers to: Student Value Correct Response Answer A. Reading Feedback

out loud in a low voice. B. Mentally "hearing" the words in a text as you read them. C. Reading a passage slowly, word for word. D. None of the answers. Score: 5/5 100% The correct answer is Mentally "hearing" the words in a text as you read them. To learn more, read "Reading fast."

14. Question When you use context to infer the meaning of a word, you look for: Student Value Correct Response Answer A. Definitions of key terms right in the text. B. Lists that include the word as one member of a series. C. Antonyms of the word. D. Synonyms of the word. Feedback

E. All of the answers are correct. Score:

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The correct answer is All of the answers are correct. To learn more, read "Read with a dictionary in your lap." 5/5

15. Question When a lecturer says something that you strongly disagree with, the recommended strategy is to stop taking notes and think critically about what's being said. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false 100% Feedback

The correct answer is False. To learn more, read "Record."

B. true Score: 5/5

16. Question Ways to prepare for taking effective notes include: Student Value Correct Response Answer A. Completing 100% required reading. B. Buying the best digital voice recorder that you can find. C. Sitting in the middle of the classroom. D. All of the answers are correct. Score: 5/5 Feedback

The correct answer is Completing required reading. To learn more, read "Observe."

17. Question True or False? Use Mind Mapping only for taking notes during class but not for creating summaries of your notes. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false 100% Feedback

The correct answer is False. To learn more, read "Review."

B. true Score: 5/5

18. Question Research indicates that the most effective study groups consist of: Student Value Correct Response Answer A. At least five members. B. Up to ten members. C. Up to four 100% members. The correct answer is Up to four members. To learn more, read "Cooperative learning: Working in groups." Feedback

D. None of the above. Score: 5/5

19. Question True or False? Qualifiers such as sometimes or generally are sure signs of a false answer. Student Value Correct Response Answer A. false 100% Feedback

The correct answer is False. To learn more, read "What to do during the test."

B. true

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20. Question Useful strategies for answering multiple-choice questions include: Student Value Correct Response Answer A. Answer each question in your head before reading the possible answers. B. Read all the possible answers before choosing one. C. Eliminate incorrect answers before choosing a correct answer. D. All of the answers are correct. Score: 100% The correct answer is All of the answers are correct. To learn more, read "What to do during the test." 5/5 Feedback

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