Chapter 1: Learning Styles

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

____	1.	Diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of data?
A.	kinesthetic	
B.	visual	
C.	solitary	
D.	verbal	

____	2.	Which of the following statements is true regarding visual learners?
A.	They can recall information by “seeing” it in their mind’s eye.	
B.	During conversations they use visual words such as “touch” and “feel.”	
C.	They like to “bounce things off” their friends.	
D.	They feel compelled to speak in order to think.	

____	3.	All of the following words of advice are appropriate for the global learner EXCEPT:
A.	You are a multitasker, so don’t be afraid to mix it up a bit to make your study efforts more lively and enjoyable.	
B.	Begin each study session by identifying the relationship between what you are currently studying and your future career ambitions.	
C.	Beware of your tendency to get stuck in analysis paralysis.	
D.	While reading, make note of terms or concepts that you skipped over, and take time to look them up later.	

____	4.	Oral discussions appeal to students with which learning style?
A.	verbal only	
B.	auditory only	
C.	social only	
D.	verbal, auditory and social	

____	5.	All of the following statements are true regarding analytical learners EXCEPT:
A.	They approach problem-solving in a logical, methodical manner.	
B.	They need to see the big picture before knowing the details.	
C.	They like to group data into categories for further study.	
D.	They may get sidetracked with insignificant details.	

____	6.	All of the following self-care activities enhance memory EXCEPT:
A.	regular, good-quality sleep.	
B.	regular exercise.	
C.	socialization activities.	
D.	insufficient quantity of sleep.	

____	7.	All of the following self-care activities enhance memory EXCEPT:
A.	healthy nutrition.	
B.	stress-reduction activities.	
C.	cramming for exams.	
D.	socialization activities.	

____	8.	Which of the following factors decreases your ability to store information in long-term memory?
A.	Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period of time	
B.	Rehearsal of the data over and over	
C.	Consciously attending to and focusing on the data	
D.	Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events	

____	9.	Practicing a skill with a partner appeals to which type of learner?
A.	Kinesthetic only	
B.	Visual only	
C.	Verbal only	
D.	Kinesthetic and visual	

____	10.	Reading written words aloud can utilize which learning style?
A.	Verbal only	
B.	Visual only	
C.	Kinesthetic only	
D.	Verbal and visual	

Matching

Match each word with the correct definition.
A.	visual	
B.	auditory	
C.	verbal	
D.	kinesthetic	
E.	social	
F.	solitary	

____	11.	prefer to study alone

____	12.	need to see data with their eyes

____	13.	need to speak in order to think

____	14.	need to hear the spoken word

____	15.	enjoy group synergy and lively discussions

____	16.	need to touch and manipulate things

Match each memory term with the correct definition.
A.	attention	
B.	repetition	
C.	information-processing method	
D.	study effort	
E.	emotional relationship	
F.	connection	
G.	interference	
H.	cramming	
I.	chunking	
J.	sensory memory	

____	17.	The time and energy you devote; the greater your effort, the better your recall

____	18.	Strategies used to analyze and remember data

____	19.	Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period of time

____	20.	The extent to which you consciously attend to and focus on the data

____	21.	The first brief impression during which your brain registers patterns, sounds, smells, or other sensory data

____	22.	Clustering data into groups

____	23.	Rehearsal of the data over and over

____	24.	Relating new information to a prior experience or previously learned information

____	25.	Stimuli that hamper your ability to attend to information as you learn

____	26.	Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events

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

____	27.	“Cramming” for an exam will help you store information in your long term memory, which enables you to pass your exam and recall the information later in your future career.

____	28.	Making and listening to an audio recording of yourself as you read your notes aloud uses your visual, verbal, and auditory learning styles.

____	29.	You are able to use all four learning styles if you participate in flash card games with a partner.

____	30.	Making and watching a video of a classmate who is speaking aloud while practicing a skill uses your visual, verbal, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles.

____	31.	All people perceive, understand, and remember information in the same way.

____	32.	Making and watching a video of yourself as you explain all of the components of a piece of equipment uses your auditory, visual, verbal, and kinesthetic learning styles.

____	33.	Mnemonics are memory aids that are useful when you need to remember lists or sequenced pieces of information.

____	34.	Solitary learners may enjoy using online discussion boards and social media for group assignments.

____	35.	Acronyms are abbreviations created by using the first letters or word parts in names or phrases.

____	36.	Analytical learners generally see the big picture first and later pay more attention to the details.

____	37.	Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events decreases your ability to store the information in long-term memory.

____	38.	Reading your textbook quietly to yourself only uses your visual learning style.

Chapter 1: Learning Styles
Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

	1.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1

	2.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1

	3.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1

	4.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1

	5.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1

	6.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1

	7.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1

	8.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1

	9.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1

	10.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1

MATCHING

	11.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1

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	13.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1

	14.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1

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	20.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1

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	23.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1

	24.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1

	25.	ANS:	G	PTS:	1

	26.	ANS:	E	PTS:	1

TRUE/FALSE

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	36.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1

	37.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1

	38.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1