Exam Prep Psyc 102 TestTaking Strategies MultipleChoice Questions

Exam Prep Psyc 102

Test-Taking Strategies Multiple-Choice Questions try to answer question without looking at the alternatives n but, be sure to read all alternatives contrary to popular belief, research suggests that changing answers to m-c questions more often results in a change from incorrect to correct

Test-Taking Strategies Multiple-Choice Questions remember, you’re trying to select the best possible answer look for alternatives that are clearly incorrect relatedly, if a question has an alternative like “all of the above” and at least one alternative is wrong, eliminate that answer

Completing the Multiple-Choice (Scantron) Answer Sheets use pencil include name section number special code complete circles fully erase changes

Complete Personal Information (both the text and circles) Fill in tutorial #; use last column (not critical) Fill in special code (critical) Fill in circles completely Completely erase changes

Essay-Style Question--Sample How would you define personality? Compare and contrast the two major approaches to assessing personality that were discussed in lecture.

Essay Answer Sheet Jane Brown 3000125123 Bob the TA

Essay-Style Questions--Tips Answer the question being asked. Complete all components of the question. Whenever possible, do an outline first!

Essay-Style Question--Marking Correct Content--All relevant points. Correct use of terms and concepts. Relevant examples. Integration with related content. Clear and concise writing--grammatical! Must Be Legible n If it can’t be read it can’t be graded!

Exam-taking Tips Have a plan n check that you have all the pages put your name on everything! read all instructions--CAREFULLY Plan your time (allocate by value of questions). GOOD LUCK