TMU Test Preparation 3

Question 1

Which type of memory is primarily tested when an exam requires you to apply a formula to a novel problem you have never seen before?

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory

Answer

Semantic memory stores factual and conceptual knowledge, including formulas and their applications.

Question 2

TMU applicants are often assessed on critical thinking. Which of the following best describes a critical thinking error called 'hasty generalization'?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a broad conclusion from too few examples

Answer

Hasty generalization occurs when a sweeping conclusion is drawn from an insufficient or unrepresentative sample.

Question 3

A student consistently scores well on practice tests but panics during the real exam. This is most likely due to:

Accepted Answer

Test anxiety interfering with retrieval

Answer

Test anxiety activates the stress response, which can block access to well-learned information stored in memory.

Question 4

Which of the following reading strategies best helps identify the author's purpose in a passage?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the thesis statement and recurring themes

Answer

The thesis and recurring themes reveal why the author wrote the passage and what argument they are advancing.

Question 5

What is 'spaced repetition' and why is it effective for exam preparation?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing material in increasingly longer intervals to exploit the spacing effect

Answer

Spaced repetition leverages the psychological spacing effect, which shows memory retention is higher when reviews are spread over time.

(TMU) Toronto Metropolitan University Exam Practice Test

(TMU) Toronto Metropolitan University Exam Practice Test

TMU Test Preparation 3