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Chapter Review and Assessment
Short Answer
Explain motivation as it relates to studying.
List three strategies you can adopt to maintain your health.
Describe the differences between visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners.
What is a mnemonic device?
Describe the differences between type A, B, and C personalities.
How might creating outlines contribute to effectively committing material to long-term memory?
What is time management and why is it important when studying?
True or False
True or False?
The USDA symbol for nutritional balance is a plate.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Kinesthetic learners can sit for long periods of time.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Critical thinking involves reaching reasonable conclusions based on important facts.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Using stereotypes can be helpful when analyzing people.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Mnemonic devices are helpful when memorizing material.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Visual learners appreciate charts and PowerPoint presentations.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Type B personalities are characterized by their ambition, extreme organization, and occasionally taking on more than they can handle.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
A diet rich in lean protein from eggs, nuts, and fish is beneficial for your health.
A. True
B. False
Multiple Choice
To be _____ is to feel overwhelmed by worry and life pressures.
A. motivated
B. fatigued
C. stressed
D. irritated
A(n) _____ is a specific strategy implemented to help you achieve your goals.
A. outline
B. direction
C. goal
D. motivation
Which of the following should be done when preparing for a test?
A. pay attention during a lecture
B. take clear notes
C. budget your time to allow for ample studying
D. All of the above.
People with type A personalities tend to be _____.
A. patient
B. relaxed
C. unorganized
D. ambitious
When taking a test you should _____.
A. rush through the questions
B. look around to see how your classmates are doing
C. ignore the clock to avoid feeling rushed
D. answer the questions with the highest point values first
Which of the following should
not
be done before taking a test?
A. Eat a heavy meal before the test.
B. Arrive to class at least five minutes early to take a test.
C. Visit the bathroom before taking a test.
D. Bring a watch so you can pace yourself.
All of the following concepts affect critical thinking negatively
except
_____.
A. generalization
B. rushing to judgment
C. evaluating information
D. stereotyping
A healthful diet is one that includes _____.
A. lean proteins such as poultry, fish, beans, and nuts
B. an emphasis on fruits and vegetables
C. limiting your intake of saturated fats, sodium, and sugar
D. All of the above.
After receiving your graded test, you should _____.
A. immediately recycle the old test
B. ask your classmates what grade they received
C. check for grading errors
D. look only at your score, disregarding the questions you answered incorrectly
Which of the following is
incorrect
when talking about the importance of motivation?
A. Motivation is a process that guides a person toward a goal
B. Motivation is something that causes us to act.
C. Motivation helps us reach our career goal.
D. Motivation is always easy to maintain.
Critical Thinking Exercises
Most schools offer extensive resources to help students achieve their academic and professional goals. What resources are available to you at your school? Have you used any of these resources in the past? If not, do you plan on using these resources in the future?
Do you have any problems with motivation? If so, which motivation barriers do you experience? Will these motivation issues affect your ability to achieve your career goals?
Do you have short- and long-term goals for becoming a healthcare professional? List and explain how you plan to accomplish them.
What steps do you take to remain healthy? Are there things you could do better?
How do you handle stress? What do you do to reduce stress?
Make a list of all the things that keep you from listening well in each of your classes. How can you overcome these distractions?
In your experience, what is the best advice you could give someone who is about to take a very important test?
Critical thinking is not used only for academic purposes. Think about a situation or problem in your daily life that required critical thinking. Explain how critical thinking was used in this scenario.
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