psychology of success 6th edition by Denis – Test Bank

psychology of success 6th edition by Denis – Test Bank

Note Taking
Test Bank

1. Which best describes active listening?

A. Actively participating in the conversation

B. Fully engaging in the discussion

C. Spending more time speaking

D. Listening with a full concentration on what is being said

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 Easy Gradable: automatic Learning Objective: Explain the concept of active listening and its benefits. Topic: Active Listening in the Classroom
Feedback: Active listening requires the listener to fully concentrate on what is being said, and understanding, responding and remembering the content.

2. Which of the following would not be an example of active listening while in class?

A. Taking notes

B. Answering questions

C. Processing what a colleague is saying

D. Asking questions

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 Easy Gradable: automatic Learning Objective: Explain the concept of active listening and its benefits. Topic: Active Listening in the Classroom
Feedback: In the case of class time examples of active listening would include listening, taking notes, asking questions, answering questions, and studying your notes.

3. Active listening

A. is best used in a social setting.

B. ends in the classroom.

C. moves information into short term vs. long-term memory.

D. can help you process information.

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 Easy Gradable: automatic Learning Objective: Explain the concept of active listening and its benefits. Topic: Active Listening in the Classroom
Feedback: Active listening can help you process information, is useful in and out of class, moves information into long-term memory, and is useful in many settings including social settings.

4. Developing active listening skills will be useful since it teaches you to

A. be an extervert vs. an intervert.

B. move information into short term memory.

C. have professional abilities.

D. concentrate on what is being said.

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 Easy Gradable: automatic Learning Objective: Explain the concept of active listening and its benefits. Topic: Active Listening in the Classroom
Feedback: Having active listening skills means that you have developed the ability to concentrate on what is being said.
5. When it comes to note taking, having active listening skills

A. helps you take more detailed relevant notes.

B. assists you in recognizing key words.

C. enhances your speed in note taking.

D. increases your ability to be selective in what should be recorded.

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 Easy Gradable: automatic Learning Objective: Explain the concept of active listening and its benefits. Topic: Active Listening in the Classroom
Feedback: Active listening can help you take more detailed relevant notes.