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True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

(2 points) 18 inches to 4 feet, in terms of proximity, is known as the Social Zone.
 

 2. 

(2 points) The Personal Zone is reserved for those in an intimate relationship.
 

 3. 

(2 points) A Time Line is useful for comparing and contrasting chronological events.
 

 4. 

(2 points) A Visual-Spatial Learner would find a Web (concept map) helpful.
 

 5. 

(2 points) Venn Diagrams are only useful for comparing two things.
 

 6. 

(2 points) Jumping on another’s bandwagon is a useful strategy when writing a research paper.
 

 7. 

(2 points) You cannot make up for lost sleep.
 

 8. 

(2 points) A warm or boring classroom can cause drowsiness.
 

 9. 

(2 points) A “good sleeper” falls asleep as soon as his or her head hits the pillow.
 

 10. 

(2 points) Some researchers feel that dreaming is the equivalent of “Defragmenting” your brain.
 

 11. 

(2 points) Drinking your last caffeineated beverage by 6 p.m. will not disturb your sleep.
 

 12. 

(2 points) Nicotine is a depressant, which will help you sleep.
 

 13. 

(2 points) Teenagers need 8.25 hours of sleep.
 

 14. 

(2 points) R.E.M. stands for “Rapid Electromagnetic Memory.”
 

 15. 

(2 points) An Intrapersonal learner often likes to learn alone.
 

 16. 

(2 points) After getting a handout the first thing you should do is put your name on it.
 

 17. 

(2 points) Using mnemonics is a useful strategy for someone that is musical-rhythmic.
 

 18. 

(2 points) Humans store inputs in their short-term memory for about 25 seconds.
 

 19. 

(2 points) When humans remember information that was never stored in memory it’s known as confabulation.
 

 20. 

(2 points) Picking and choosing from various available inputs is known as selective attention.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 21. 

(4 points) Which of the following is not a strategy for improving your note taking skills?
a.
Be Prepared and Organized
c.
Being Concise (short and to the point)
b.
Dating and Labeling your Notes
d.
Writing Down Every Detail
 

 22. 

(4 points) On a test about the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, if you are asked, “What does Goldilocks look like?” This is an example of what type of Thinking Skill?
a.
Knowledge
d.
Analysis
b.
Comprehension
e.
Synthesis
c.
Application
f.
Evaluation
 

 23. 

(4 points) After reading a novel in Mr. Mills’ class, he asks you if the main character was happy at home. What Thinking Skill is this type of question?
a.
Knowledge
d.
Analysis
b.
Comprehension
e.
Synthesis
c.
Application
f.
Evaluation
 

 24. 

(4 points) On a history test you are asked to identify George Washington. What type of Thinking Skill is this type of question?
a.
Knowledge
d.
Analysis
b.
Comprehension
e.
Synthesis
c.
Application
f.
Evaluation
 

 25. 

(4 points) If Mr. Stuard has you read a story and then list the events that occurred in that story in sequence, what type of Thinking Skill is being utilized?
a.
Knowledge
d.
Analysis
b.
Comprehension
e.
Synthesis
c.
Application
f.
Evaluation
 

 26. 

(4 points) “All teenagers spend too much time watching TV” is a/an:
a.
Broad-Generalization
d.
Appeal to Pity
b.
Half-Truth
e.
Slanted Truth
c.
Oversimplification
f.
Testimonial
 

 27. 

(4 points) Saying, “No one in his right mind would ever do anything that dumb,” is
a.
Slanted Language
d.
A Half Truth
b.
An Appeal to Pity
e.
None of the above
c.
A Broad Generalization
 

 28. 

(4 points) Which of the following does not change Communication?
a.
Culture
c.
Experiences
b.
Age
d.
The Lexicon
 

 29. 

(4 points) In this country making horns with your forefingers is a sign of anger.
a.
Japan
c.
Finland
b.
Mexico
d.
Norway
 

 30. 

(4 points) Which of the following is not a sign of power or leadership in the United States?
a.
A large desk
d.
An office with a window
b.
A close parking spot
e.
None of the above
c.
A suit and tie
 

Essay
Read each item carefully.
 

 31. 

(5 points) List and give examples of five Non-Verbal forms of communication based on the PowerPoint given in class and our discussion. (You cannot say things like written text, sign language, pictures, email, instant messaging and so forth). Also, ensure that you use complete sentences, and proper punctuation.
 

 32. 

(5 points) List and give examples of five Listening Skills that we discussed in class. Remember to list only those skills that we discussed in class, were on the handout you were provided, or that were listed on the PowerPoint. Also, please ensure that you use complete sentences, and proper punctuation.
 

 33. 

(5 points) Imagine that you are tutoring a student on how to improve his/her Test-Taking Skills. Give the student five suggestions and examples of ways to improve their score on an upcoming test. Remember to list only those skills that we discussed in class, were on the handout you were provided, or that were listed on the PowerPoint. Also, please ensure that you use complete sentences,and proper punctuation.
 

 34. 

(5 points) Explain in detail, each step of the reading strategy “SQ3R” (Be sure to define the acronym as you list the steps). Furthermore, explain why this strategy is such a useful technique. Remember to use complete sentences,and proper punctuation.
 



 
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