Know Thyself
A student who prefers charts, diagrams, maps, pictures, and other visual representations demonstrates this learning preference.
Visual
What do the five letters in SMART stand for when creating a goal?
What do the five letters in SMART stand for when creating a goal?
The final deadline for an assignment is its due date. The date you actually plan to work on or finish part of it is called this.
Do date
What is the main purpose of a five-day study plan?
To spread preparation across several days instead of cramming.
Trying to remember information without looking at your notes—such as answering practice questions or using flashcards—is called this study strategy.
Retrieval practice / active recall
A student who prefers studying alone, working independently, and using a quiet, private study space demonstrates this learning preference.
Independent
Studying because you genuinely enjoy learning about psychology is an example of this type of motivation.
Intrinsic motivation
Putting specific activities into particular periods of your schedule rather than simply making a to-do list is commonly called this.
Time blocking / scheduling
Multiple-choice, true/false, and matching questions are generally considered this type of test question.
Objective questions
Studying for several shorter sessions across multiple days instead of doing one long cram session is known as this.
Spaced practice / spacing
This involves recognizing and understanding emotions and being able to manage them effectively in yourself and your interactions with others.
Emotional intelligence
A student says, “My choices, preparation, and effort can affect how well I do in this class.” This demonstrates which type of locus of control
Internal locus of control
When prioritizing tasks, which type of task usually deserves your attention first: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but unimportant, or neither?
Urgent and important
You encounter one very difficult question early in an exam and cannot figure it out. What should you generally do instead of spending a huge amount of time on it?
Mark/skip it and return to it later.
because it looks familiar. What should you do to better determine whether you actually know it?
Test yourself without looking at the material.
Jordan understands ideas best when the professor connects them to case studies, real-life examples, labs, or practical situations. Which learning preference best describes Jordan?
Applied
“I want to do better in college” is a goal, but it is not a very useful SMART goal. What is the biggest problem with it?
It is too vague/not specific or measurable.
Morgan has a project due in two weeks. Instead of waiting until the weekend before it is due, Morgan schedules research Monday, an outline Wednesday, and a first draft Saturday. What time-management strategy is Morgan using?
Breaking/chunking a large task into smaller scheduled steps
A multiple-choice question has four answers. You know two are definitely wrong but are unsure about the other two. What strategy should you use?
Eliminate the incorrect options and compare the remaining choices.
Elena reads the same chapter three times and highlights nearly every sentence. She recognizes everything when she sees it but cannot explain the ideas without the book. What major change should she make to her studying?
Use active recall/retrieval practice instead of relying mainly on rereading.
Taylor likes written step-by-step instructions, explains diagrams using words, and often creates acronyms or verbal explanations when studying. Which learning preference best fits Taylor?
Verbal
Alex has a ten-page paper due next week but keeps avoiding it because the assignment feels overwhelming. What is one of the most effective first steps Alex can take to reduce procrastination?
Break the assignment into smaller action steps and schedule when to do them.
Chris says there is “never enough time to study,” but regularly loses an hour scrolling on their phone without realizing it. What strategy could help Chris first identify where the time is actually going?
A time log/time audit
Sam spends 15 minutes trying to solve one difficult question on a timed test. When time is called, Sam has left five easier questions unanswered. What major test-taking mistake did Sam make?
Poor time management / failing to move on and return later.
Marcus studies 30–45 minutes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. During each session, he closes his notes, answers questions from memory, checks his answers, and focuses the next session on what he missed. Name the two major learning principles he is using.
Spacing + retrieval practice