Chapter 4-Chapter 7

According to the Power Process in this chapter, detaching is not the same as giving up.

According to the text, learning from mistakes is so powerful that we should deliberately set out to make mistakes

The part of a word with its core meaning is the:

Mind mapping is never recommended for taking notes in mathematics and science courses

According to the text, intuition is seldom useful in making important decisions

To get the most benefit from marking a book, underline at least 25 percent of the text

According to the text, an "Aha!" comes only at the end of the critical thinking process, when an idea is tested.

The three major phases of effective note taking explained in the text are:

When taking notes in outline form, you can create different levels of headings with:

An example of an assertion is:

Critical thinking is a skill that contributes to effective:

According to the text, test scores are accurate measures of what you actually learn in a course.

The strategies to use when reading is tough do not include stopping for a short break

According to the text, tools for note taking are worthless unless you:

Online materials have replaced printed books as the most reliable sources of information

The suggested strategies for mind mapping include:

To take effective notes, avoid combining mind mapping with any other note-taking method

The statement, "We need tax cuts in order to create more jobs," is an example of:

The text compares a master student preparing for a test to:

The best instructors disguise their true level of interest in a topic

Neat handwriting and knowledge of outlining are the main requirements for taking effective notes

The text suggests that you think of problem solving as a process based on:

Suppose someone says to you, "I don't worry about saving money for the future..." This person might be assuming that:

In order to "be here now" when taking notes in class, remember to:

Information literacy is a skill that includes:

The primacy-recency effect suggests that we most easily remember:

Study groups can focus on:

The Power Process: "Notice your pictures and let them go" states that mental pictures are useless

To read effectively, you must preview and review everything that you read

The Corson technique includes:

The process of narrowing down possible solutions to a problem is called _____ thinking.

Facts are statements that:

The recommended strategies for solving problems are effective only when done in a certain order

One suggested technique for test taking is to answer the easiest, shortest questions before the harder, longer questions

Advantages of using a three-ring binder to organize your notes include:

There are no benefits to reading an entire chapter at least once before you highlight or underline

The only ways to effectively mark up a book are underlining and highlighting

It is never a good idea to copy any material word-for-word from the board

According to the text, saying that you plan to "study" for a test is a powerful intention.

According to the Power Process: "Persist," embracing the new usually means giving up one of your current values

When used in an essay question, the words "compare" and "contrast" mean exactly the same thing.

The notes you take when preparing to write a paper are called:

Absolute qualifiers such as "always" and "never" often indicate a false statement.

Graphic signals include:

Stress related to a test is:

The note-taking method that's based on using a cue column is called the cornell method

Muscle Reading is designed to:

You must complete all the steps of Muscle Reading to get the most out of any reading assignment

One suggestion for reviewing a text is to recite the points that you want to remember. Reciting can include:

When taking essay tests, you don't benefit from creating a short outline of each answer before writing a detailed answer

Strategies that you can use to focus your attention during class include accepting the fact that your mind wanders

It is not a good idea to ask instructors about what a future test will include.

One strategy for answering a mult-choice question is to read all of the answers before answering the question in head

The suggested strategies for previewing a reading assignment do not include:

Strategies for detaching include:

The text recommends that you view the grade "F" as:

"Subvocalizing" refers to:

You can sometimes understand more of a difficult text by skipping ahead to the next chapter or section

People who are skilled at stress management remember that:

The categories of suggestions for critical thinking include:

The suggested strategies for taking notes during a meeting include recording the:

When a lecturer says something which you strongly disagree, the recommended strategy is to stop taking notes

The suggested strategies for creative thinking do not include:

Effective alternatives to "speed reading" include:

In the study of logic, the term "argument" does not refer to:

The key words in a passage of text are often:

Suggestions for taking essay tests include:

Skillful readers:

Learning through inquiry is based on asking questions.

Mechanical errors in test taking include:

Advantages of sitting in the front and center of the classroom include:

The process of opening up alternatives and considering many options is called _____ thinking.

Using roman numerals is only one way to create different levels of headings in an outline

According to the text, the words "choose" and "decide" are synonyms.

The statement "Doctors are greedy" is primarily an example of:

Useful strategies for answering multiple-choice questions include:

When an essay question asks you to trace a historical movement, you are expected to:

The suggested strategies for taking notes include both "postpone debate" and "think critically about what you hear"

The suggested strategies for making decisions do not include:

Postponing judgement while taking notes means that:

Cramming for a test might be useful as a last resort if you:

Advantages of developing a larger vocabulary include:

A study checklist is:

The strategies of Muscle Reading include steps to take:

According to the text, creative thinking is only useful for artists - not people who run a company.

To make an outline of what you're reading:

Ways to prepare for effective note taking include:

Suppose you hear someone say, "Students who go to college today are just interested..." This is primarily an example of:

Mind maps can include colors and images, but they should never include numbered lists

The most effective study groups are open-ended and conducted without time limits

The steps in Phase 2 of Muscle Reading take place:

When using context to infer the meaning of a word, you can look for:

Level 1 thinking answers the question, "Can I invent something new based on this idea?"

The suggestions for dealing with test anxiety do not include:

Level 2 thinking answers the question, "Can I explain this idea in my own words?"

You can benefit from combining different formats for note taking and even creating a format of your own

The Power Process: "I create it all" is:

Effective affirmations are stated in the future tense - for example: "One year from now, I will look forward to going.."

Clues to a website's overall quality include:

A grade is a: