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PSYCH1300 A1

Assignment 1, Option 2

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CORE stands for _______, ________, ________, and ________. Collect, Organize, Rehearse, and Evaluate
Words in ________, ____, italics, or _____, put a spotlight on key concepts and ideas. CAPITALS, bold, colour
When you see _______ __________, the author is saying, This is important information! special formatting
During your studies you can expect to read many _________ of pages. thousands
According to _____ the ability to read and understand complex texts is essential for college success. ACT
Most of the tests you'll take will be based on your _______. reading
The first step in the CORE Learning System is collecting knowledge. T/F True
Reading is a skill most college-bound students have. T/F False
Reading is one of the most important skills you can have for success in college. T/F True
When reading, you should review past readings to refresh your memory before going forward. T/F True
It is better to read in chunks than one word at a time. T/F True
It is helpful to read another book of the same subject in which you are studying. T/F True
After reading you should: a. Reread difficult passages b. Talk about what you read c. Reflect on what you read d. All of the above d. All of the above
Keeping in mind the big picture of reading, one of the goals is to: a. Collect supporting details b. Define the main idea c. Increase your reading speed a. Collect supporting details
A secondary idea is also called a(n): a. Idea after the primary one b. Secondary thought c. Topic sentence c. Topic sentence
According to the book, which is an example of a key concept: a. How to cook b. World War I c. mitosis c. mitosis
What is the opposite of mindless rerading? a. Active reading b. Mindful reading c. Inactive reading a Active reading
On the pyramid of key concepts, level 3 is a. Minor supporting details b. Secondary ideas c. Main ideas d. Supporting details e. Major supporting details e. Major supporting details
If labeled what the book defines as a "poor reader," what steps could you take towards becoming a better reader? Approach every reading with a positive attitude and focus on the ideas instead of single words.
What do you think the benefits to approaching reading with a positive attitude are? The reading doesn't seem like work if it is enjoyed and being positive may help you complete it faster.
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