Chapter 17 Study Skills: Learning Styles to Critical Thinking

_____ is the process by which one initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behavior.

• 1. Direction

• 1. Motivation

• 1. Confidence

• 1. Determination

Successful goal setting includes _____.

• 1. periodically adjusting your goals

• 1. setting achievable goals

• 1. breaking larger goals into smaller, more specific goals

• 1. All are correct.

Which of the following is not a type of learning style?

• 1. kinesthetic-tactile learning

• 1. visual learning

• 1. logical learning

• 1. auditory learning

Which method(s) can be used to help you manage your time effectively? (select all that apply

• 1. joining a study group

• 1. studying the most interesting subject first

• 1. getting rid of distractions

• 1. cram the night before

_____ is the process of actively and skillfully analyzing and evaluating information to draw a conclusion.

• Critical thinking

• Logical thinking

• Decision making

• Problem solving

Which of the following statements is incorrect when talking about the importance of motivation?

• 1. Motivation is a process that guides a person toward a goal.

• 1. Motivation is something that causes us to act.

• 1. Motivation helps us reach our career goals.

• 1. Motivation is always easy to maintain.

_____ are different ways that people prefer to learn in particular situations.

• 1. Critical thinking skills

• 1. Studying habits

• 1. Mnemonic devices

• 1. Learning styles

Match the following

• Auditory Learner

• 
• Kinesthetic Learner

• 
• Visual Learner

• 

1. ​ ​ (a)   learners prefer to hear information rather than see it.

• Auditory
• Visual
• Kinesthetic
• Logical

1. ​ ​ (a)   learners prefer to learn through hands-on experiences.

• Kinesthetic
• Visual
• Auditory
• Logical