Academic and School Tests Test Preparation & Study Strategies Flashcards
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When taking a multiple-choice test, what is the recommended first step when encountering a difficult question?
Answer: Skip it and return after answering easier questions
Skipping difficult questions and returning later prevents wasted time and allows subsequent questions to trigger relevant memories.
Which of the following is an example of elaborative interrogation as a study strategy?
Answer: Asking 'why is this true?' about each fact you study
Elaborative interrogation involves generating explanations for why facts are true, which creates deeper memory encoding and better retention.
What does 'desirable difficulty' mean in learning science?
Answer: Introducing challenges that slow initial learning but enhance long-term retention
Desirable difficulties are obstacles that slow initial learning but lead to stronger, more durable memory — such as testing yourself before you feel ready.
Which environmental factor most significantly impairs a student's ability to study effectively?
Answer: Background noise from phone notifications
Frequent phone notifications fragment attention and interrupt the deep focus needed for effective learning, significantly reducing study productivity.
What is the 'testing effect' in educational psychology?
Answer: The phenomenon where retrieving information from memory strengthens that memory
The testing effect refers to the well-documented finding that retrieval practice (self-testing) produces stronger long-term memory than re-studying the same material.
Which approach to essay exam preparation is most likely to lead to high performance?
Answer: Practicing writing timed responses to likely prompts
Practicing timed essay responses builds both content recall and the ability to organize and express ideas efficiently under real exam time constraints.