Test Bank for Psychology Modules for Active Learning 13th Edition by Coon
1. According to your textbook authors, students who get good grades and
... [Show More] remember more of the material long afterthe course is over a. studied early in the morning rather than right before they went to sleep. b. worked smarter, not just longer and harder. c. tended to read each chapter at least three times. d. tried not to overlearn the material, since this usually causes confusion.
ANSWER: POINTS:
DIFFICULTY: REFERENCES:
b 1
Moderate Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS: Concept 2. When we more or less passively let an event happen to us, we are exhibiting
a. reactive b. reflective c. contextual d. experiential ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY: REFERENCES:
processing.
d 1
Moderate Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS: Fact
3. Experiential processing involves a. passively letting an event happen to you. b. one’s subsequent memories being more detailed. c. mindfully focusing on events. d. going beyond the information given. ANSWER:
a POINTS:
DIFFICULTY: REFERENCES:
1 Moderate Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven
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steps that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
Fact
4. When your thinking is automatic, effortless, and passive, you are engaging in
a. reflective
b. reactive
c. contextual
d. experiential
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
processing.
d
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Fact
* (New Question)
5. Last night you vegged out in front of the TV set and watched a couple of hours of programs. However,
this morning you have trouble remembering the plot of either program. Your passive viewing of the
television is a goodexample of
a. reflective processing.
b. experiential processing.
c. transient narcosis.
d. depersonalization.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
b
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Application
6. Most perception, as well as some learning, intuition, and creativity, depend in part on an
effortless type ofprocessing known as processing.
a. experiential
b. reactive
c. contextual
d. reflective
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
a
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
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2LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing
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3and reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Concept
* (New Question)
7. Which type of processing is appropriate for entertainment but does not work well if your goal is to
learn coursematerial?
a. Contextual processing
b. Elaborative processing
c. Experiential processing
d. Reflective processing
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
c
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Concept
* (New Question)
8. Thought that is active, effortful, and controlled is referred to as
a. experiential
b. reflective
c. contextual
d. proactive
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
processing.
b
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Fact
* (New Question)
9. You were flipping through the television channels when you came upon a program about your future
career. The next day, you told your best friend about all the details you learned from this program. When
you were viewing thetelevision program on your future occupation, you were exhibiting
processing.
a. reactive
b. reflective
c. experiential
d. contextual
ANSWER:
b
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4POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Application
10. By reacting “mindfully” and actively thinking about what you are experiencing, you are using
processing.
a. reflective
b. experiential
c. contextual
d. retroactive
ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Concept
* (New Question)
11. Reflective processing involves
a. passively letting an event happen to you.
b. one’s subsequent memories being less detailed and focused.
c. mindlessly observing events.
d. actively controlling one's thoughts.
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Fact
* (New Question)
12. 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
processin
g.
a. reactive
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5b. reflective
c. contextual
d. experiential
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
b
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Application
* (New Question)
13. Which type of processing can help you learn more from a textbook and better understand and remember
details?
a. Automatic processing
b. Experiential processing
c. Proactive processing
d. Reflective processing
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
d
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Concept
* (New Question)
14. Students who deliberately focus their thoughts and engage in active, self-guided study are exhibiting
a. massed practice.
b. experiential learning.
c. reflective learning.
d. maintenance rehearsal.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
c
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Concept
* (New Question)
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615. When one changes from passive learning to active and mindful, self-guided learning, he or she is engaged in
a. massed practice.
b. experiential learning.
c. reflective learning.
d. maintenance rehearsal.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
c
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Concept
* (New Question)
16. In memory terms, the consequence of reflective learning is
a. elaborative processing.
b. maintenance rehearsal.
c. encoding failure.
d. experiential processing.
ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Concept
*(New Question)
17. The first step in reflective learning is to
a. set specific and objective learning goals.
b. plan a learning strategy.
c. be your own teacher.
d. take corrective action.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
a
1
Easy
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing
and reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven
steps that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
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7KEYWORDS:
Fact
18. Susan has started college. To maximize her learning, she sets specific and objective learning goals;
makes a daily, weekly, and monthly learning strategy; monitors and rewards herself; evaluates her
progress, and takes correctiveaction when needed. Susan’s actions illustrate
a. the SQ4R method.
b. the LISAN method.
c. massed practice.
d. reflective learning.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
d
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Application
19. Which of the following would NOT be a part of reflective learning?
a. monitoring your progress
b. making daily, weekly, and monthly plans for learning
c. being your own teacher and rewarding yourself
d. outlining chapters and recopying one’s notes
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
1
Easy
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Fact
20. Reflective learning does NOT include which of the following?
a. setting specific and objective learning goals
b. making daily, weekly, and monthly plans for learning
c. being your own teacher
d. utilizing massed practice before each exam
ANSWER:
d
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
Easy
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing
and reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven
steps that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
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8POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
Easy
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing
and reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven
steps that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
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9KEYWORDS:
Fact
21. Dara keeps records of her progress, such as the number of pages she reads, hours
studied, andassignments completed, because she knows that reflective learning
depends on
a. massed practice.
b. self-monitoring.
c. mnemonics.
d. perfectionism.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
b
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Application
22. Effective learners silently give themselves guidance and ask themselves questions. For example, as
they are learning, they might ask themselves, “What are the important ideas here? What do I
remember? What don’t Iunderstand? What do I need to review? What should I do next?” This step
in reflective learning is known as
a. being one's own teacher.
b. planning a learning strategy.
c. monitoring one's progress.
d. taking corrective action.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
a
1
Difficult
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Concept
* (New Question)
23. When Enos finds that he is falling short of his study goals, he sets up the desk in his dorm room facing a
blank wall,so he cannot look out the window. He turns off his cell phone and TV when he studies. Enos
has been able to make his studying more reflective by
a. switching to a massed practice strategy.
b. using the steps in the LISAN method.
c. taking corrective action.
d. punishing his lack of goal attainment.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
c
1
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10DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Application
24. According to the discussion of reflective learning in your textbook, if you fall short of your goals, you should
a. reward yourself for your effort, not for meeting goals.
b. redo your long-term goals by lowering them and making them less specific.
c. adjust how you budget your time and take advantage of tutoring programs.
d. do all of these.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
c
1
Moderate
Reflective Learning-Academic All-Stars
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Concept
25. The practice of relating new information to prior life experiences is referred to as
a. egocentrism.
b. transference.
c. self-reference.
d. self-projection.
ANSWER:
c
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
1
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Fact
26. In class, you relate the new information you learn regarding the cognitive development of young
children toexperiences that you had while babysitting. You are exhibiting
a. egocentrism.
b. transference.
c. self-projection.
d. self-reference.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
d
1
Moderate
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11REFERENCES:
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
Application
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
* (New Question)
27. As Marta listens to her instructor during psychology class, she tries to relate these new facts, terms,
and conceptsto her own experiences and to information she already knows well. Thus, Marta is making
these new ideas morepersonally meaningful and easier to remember by using the practice of
a. egocentrism.
b. self-reference.
c. transference.
d. self-projection.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
b
1
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Application
28. The ability to evaluate, compare, analyze, critique, and synthesize information is known as
a. massed practice.
b. experiential learning.
c. critical thinking.
d. transference.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
c
1
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Fact
29. While writing his term paper in psychology, Jess analyzes, evaluates, compares, and critiques the
data he collectsand then synthesizes this information into his report. Jess is using the ability known
as
a. critical thinking.
b. experiential processing.
c. proactive transference.
d. massed practice.
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a
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13POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
OTHER:
Application
* (New Question)
30. As Ian reads about the research methods in Modules 4 and 5 of his psychology textbook, he tries to
analyze,compare, and evaluate these types of research techniques. Ian is using
a. massed practice.
b. experiential learning.
c. critical thinking.
d. transference.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
c
1
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Application
31. Two ways to become more reflective while reading is to use
a. massed practice and experiential processing.
b. self-projection and transference.
c. animism and egocentrism.
d. self-reference and critical thinking.
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
1
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_1.1.1 - Explain the difference in experential processing and
reflective processing; define reflective learning; and describe the seven steps
that canhelp change passive studying into reflective learning.
KEYWORDS:
Concept
32. One way to be more effective and efficient while reading a textbook is to
a. use massed practice.
b. use the experiential processing method.
c. use the reflective SQ4R method.
d. reread the textbook assignment at least four times before every test.
ANSWER:
c
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14POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_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
astudent actively learn psychology using the SQ4R method.
KEYWORDS:
Concept
33. Using the SQ4R method while reading a textbook is an example of
a. massed practice.
b. contextual practice.
c. experiential processing.
d. reflective processing.
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
1
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_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
34. The six steps of the SQ4R, in order, are
a. survey, question, read, recite, reflect, and review.
b. sequence, query, read, recite, review, and reflect.
c. skim, question, read, relate, recite, and reflect.
d. scan, query, read, recite, review, and relate.
ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY:
REFERENCES:
1
Moderate
Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_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
35. The S in the SQ4R method stands for
a. search.
b. survey.
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15c. study. d. sequence. ANSWER:
POINTS:
DIFFICULTY: REFERENCES:
b 1
Moderate Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_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 astudent actively learn psychology using the SQ4R method.
KEYWORDS: Fact
36. 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:
DIFFICULTY: REFERENCES:
1 Moderate Reflective Reading-How to Tame a Textbook
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PMAL_COON_2015_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: OTHER:
Concept * (New Question)
37. Margaret has just started reading the assigned modules in her psychology textbook. She begins by looking at thetopic headings, figure captions, and each module summary in order to get an overall picture of what she will be reading. Margaret is performing which step in the SQ4R method? a. query b. sequence c. survey d. reflect [Show Less]