Foundations of Learning Test Questions
Course Introduction
Foundations of Learning explores the core principles, theories, and research underlying human learning and development. The course examines major learning paradigms such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism, considering their historical evolution and applications in educational and real-world contexts. Through analysis of psychological and sociocultural perspectives, students will gain a deeper understanding of how individuals acquire, process, and retain knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the impact of motivation, environment, and individual differences, equipping learners with the tools to critically evaluate and apply foundational concepts in lifelong learning and instructional design.
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Student Success in College Doing What Works 2nd Edition by Christine Harrington
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Chapter 1: College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking
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Q1) When you e-mail your professor,
A) Always use a salutation such as Dear Professor Smith
B) Indicate your course code including section number in the subject line and body of the e-mail
C) Spell and grammar check your e-mail before sending it
D) All of these are correct
Answer: D
Q2) The first stage of West's (2012) intellectual development is:
A) Absolute thinking
B) Personal thinking
C) Rules based thinking
D) Evaluative thinking
Answer: A
Q3) According to research by Bam, Ma & Payea (2010), individuals with a bachelor's degree were more likely to:
A) Volunteer
B) Visit a healthcare provider
C) Vote
D) Be happy
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Skills You Need: Memory, Note Taking, and Studying Techniques
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Q1) According to Dickinson & O'Connell (1990), high and low performing students spent similar amounts of time:
A) Reading
B) Reviewing
C) Reading and Reviewing
D) Reading and Organizing
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is a benefit of Digital Notes?
A) Easy to add concepts as needed
B) Easy to re-organize
C) Access anywhere if you have the technology available
D) All of these are advantages
Answer: C
Q3) According to the research conducted by Knight and McKelvie (1986), you should:
A) Review your notes
B) Listen during class and don't worry about taking notes because you can always take notes from the book later.
C) Take notes, but you don't have to review them after class.
D) None of these are accurate statements.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time
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Q1) Why is it important to celebrate success?
Answer: Sharing your accomplishments with others can fuel your motivation. This sets the stage for future successful experiences. In addition to increasing motivation, it can also be helpful to have a professional portfolio with accomplishments to show employers when engaged in job hunting.
Q2) Which of the following statements about short term goals is true?
A) Short term goals can pave the way toward achieving your long term goals.
B) Short term goals are more important than long term ones since most students are present focused.
C) Short term goals are typically more global in nature than long term goals.
D) All of the statements are true.
Answer: A
Q3) Aliha spends a lot of time on Facebook. According to your author, this is an example of a:
A) A time trap
B) A time waster
C) A time spender
D) A time log
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Its Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests
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Q1) Which of the best phrases best captures the meaning of the multi-media principle?
A) Images are powerful
B) Less is more
C) Bring attention to main points
D) Simple Language
Q2) Your best friend is very excited because she just finished her research paper for her art class. You realize that she had not revised her work. What tips or strategies would you give him about the revision process to help him produce a high quality product?
Q3) To bring attention to important points in your presentation,
A) Use a dramatic pause
B) Use several examples
C) Use visual tools like charts or graphs
D) All of these are effective strategies
Q4) Two of the most common styles to cite sources are:
A) MLA and APA
B) MLA and AMA
C) MPA and AMA
D) MPA and APA
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Chapter 5: Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management:
Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging
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Q1) Which of the following would NOT serve as a type of reinforcement?
A) Positive feeling associated with getting a reward
B) Good grades
C) Smile or praise
D) Additional homework
Q2) How many friends are needed for a strong social support system?
A) At least 10 to fulfill your varied needs
B) Usually one person is enough
C) Quality matters more than quantity when it comes to a support system
D) None of these statements are accurate
Q3) A positive mindset refers to:
A) A resiliency factor where one is hopeful or optimistic about the future.
B) Someone who always sees the glass as half empty.
C) A factor that is not connected to student success.
D) A trait that you are born with and cannot be changed.
Q4) Your friend Ted tends to view the world with a pessimistic attitude. He just failed a test and is now thinking he should drop out of college. What advice would you give him?
Q5) Describe at least 3 ways you can increase your academic self-efficacy.
Q6) Describe self-determination theory.
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Q1) The self-regulation process is:
A) Linear
B) Cyclical
C) Simple
D) Hierarchical
Q2) According to the research conducted by Dietz-Uhler & Lanter (2009), who performed the best on the quiz?
A) Students who completed self-reflection questions before the quiz performed better than those who completed the questions after the quiz.
B) Students who completed the self-reflection questions after the quiz performed better than those who completed them before the quiz
C) The self-reflection questions did not impact quiz performance but did increase confidence.
D) The self-reflection questions increased quiz performance but students did not believe they were valuable.
Q3) Describe the academic self-regulation process.
Q4) In the context of self-regulation, what are the benefits of meeting with your professor?
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Chapter 7: Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions
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Q1) According to the Happenstance Theory,:
A) Talking to others and actively exploring your interests is the most important step to career decision making.
B) Most students make a career decision based upon what their parents think that they should do.
C) Taking a career interest inventory is the best approach to making a career decision.
D) Careers are based on luck so no action is needed.
Q2) Explain how what you post on Facebook or other social networking sites may affect you in the future.
Q3) One of the biggest mistakes students make with online courses is:
A) They don't make sure they have a friend in the class
B) They think it will be less work and less time consuming
C) They don't buy the book
D) All of these are true
Q4) Which of the following would be considered a very good credit score?
A) 500
B) 550
C) 600
D) 700
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