Ch. 2 Knowing Yourself as a Learner

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Question 1 1.25 / 1.25 pts An essential characteristic of effective learning is the ability to think about one’s thinking (to learn about learning). The term used to describe this activity is neuroscience all of the above electrochemistry metacognition none of the above Question 2 1.18 / 1.18 pts Being persistent in working towards a goal in school and not giving up – even if it is hard work and takes a long time – is a quality referred to as drive theory innate drive

academic grit none of the above all of the above Question 3 1.18 / 1.18 pts When the psychologist Angela Duckworth did studies with students at Ivy League universities, cadets at West Point and Spelling Bee contestants, she found that perseverance and grit were better predictors of success than talent and IQ. all of the above perseverance and grit were equal predictors of success with talent and IQ. none of the above perseverance and grit were almost equal predictors of success as talent and IQ. Question 4 1.18 / 1.18 pts

Which of the following is an idea reﬂecting grit? all of the above “I just kept telling myself to try again and I didn’t give up even though it was hard and took me a long time to finish.” none of the above “My third-grade teacher told me that I didn’t have a mind for math and I have always struggled to understand math problems.” “I’m good at somethings and not so good at others. No one is good at everything.” Question 5 1.17 / 1.17 pts Author Paul Stoltz created used GRIT as an acronym to help remember the attributes of a grit mindset. According to Stoltz, GRIT stands for Growth, Resilience, Instinct, Tenacity Grasp, Repeat, Instill, Try again none of the above

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all of the above Generate ideas, Restate in your own words, Intellectualize with probing questions, Test yourself Incorrect Question 6 0 / 1.17 pts What is UGT? A framework for choosing information and learning activities with the end results in mind. A learner-centered approach based on personal choices Uses and Gratification Theory all of the above none of the above Question 7

1.17 / 1.17 pts UGT is different than other learning theories because it is based on the ways delivery systems affect the learning process. all of the above none of the above how learning content affects the learning outcome. the learner’s own wants and expectations Question 8 1.17 / 1.17 pts Negative bias is

a natural psychological tendency. a human tendency to worry and dwell on one’s shortcomings. all of the above focusing on negative aspects of a situation. none of the above Question 9 1.17 / 1.17 pts All of the following are ways to overcome negative bias except for asking a classmate or teacher to look over your work and give you some feedback. keeping a journal where you record all the things you’ve learned and all the things you can do now that once seemed too hard.

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intentionally looking for the positive aspects of assignment before you start it. becoming aware of when you start having negative thoughts. making a list of all the things that went wrong the last time you tried a similar assignment. Question 10 1.17 / 1.17 pts If you are a student with performance-based goals, you may find that you are worried about what other people think about you, especially if they think you are smart or not. all of the above none of the above afraid to try something hard or unknown even though it stands in your way of accomplishing what you want in life. unwilling to move outside your comfort zone. Incorrect

Question 11 0 / 1.17 pts If you are a student with learning-based goals you may find that you are all of the above not eager to answer questions in class because you might see things differently than most of the students in the class. tempted to take only “easy” classes or the ones other students have rated as being easy A’s. none of the above often reluctant to share your ideas with others because of what they might think about you. Question 12 1.17 / 1.17 pts

Stanford psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck is the pioneer in research on mindsets; her theory of fixed versus growth mindset has had a great impact on education and Dr. Angela Duckworth (creator of the concept of academic Grit) says growth mindset may be one of the best ways to develop Grit. According to Dr. Dweck, if you have a fixed mindset none of the above all of the above you believe there are many things you can do to improve your performance at all kinds of tasks. you should pick another pathway if you fail at the thing you first thought you wanted to do. you tend to believe that intelligence is something you are born with and you either have it or you don’t. Question 13 1.17 / 1.17 pts On the other hand, a person with a growth mindset thinks that effort is more important than having a gift or talent for doing something well.

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all of the above believes that people can exercise their brains and improve their performance just like an athlete exercises muscle groups to become stronger. Sees failure as an opportunity to learn and do better the next time. none of the above Question 14 1.17 / 1.17 pts Ideas about learning styles [for example, the VAK (that some people are visual learners whereas others are auditory and some are kinesthetic)] none of the above are supported by years of rigorous research. all of the above are considered valuable for students to improve their learning outcomes.

are limited in scope and lack the support of empirical research. Question 15 1.17 / 1.17 pts The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one of the most popular personality assessments. The MBTI describes people on a continuum whereas a person may have both of two traits (such as feeling and thinking) but a tendency more towards one than the other. is based on the concept of four main traits with two opposites (for example, how one prefers to be energized, motivated or interact with others: introvert or extrovert). none of the above all of the above reports 16 different personality types as a combination of four letters with each letter representing a key trait. Incorrect Question 16 0 / 1.17 pts

The most useful way for a student to use results about learning styles and personality types is to consider them definite limitations so as to not waste time trying other things that might not work well or fit one’s style or type. none of the above let them serve as a better way to think about learning and for making decisions about your own best way to learn. all of the above consider them descriptors of one’s preferences in different situations. Question 17 1.17 / 1.17 pts In consideration of all the information presented in chapter 2: Knowing yourself as a learner, it is important to remember all of the above

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none of the above a negative attitude can derail your present and future success. your attitude about learning and your perseverance are more important than your innate intelligence. information is power: the more you know about yourself the more informed your decisions and actions will be.

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