Exam Prep Psyc 102

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Exam Prep Psyc 102
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Test-Taking StrategiesMultiple-Choice Questions

• try to answer question without looking at the
  alternatives
• 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

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Test-Taking StrategiesMultiple-Choice Questions

• remember, youre 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

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Completing the Multiple-Choice (Scantron) Answer
Sheets

• use pencil

• include
• name
• section number
• special code

• complete circles fully
• fully erase changes

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Fill in circles completely
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Essay-Style Question--Sample

• How would you define personality? Compare and
  contrast the two major approaches to assessing
  personality that were discussed in lecture.

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Essay Answer Sheet
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Bob the TA
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Essay-Style Questions--Tips

• Answer the question being asked.
• Complete all components of the question.
• Whenever possible, do an outline first!

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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
• If it cant be read it cant be graded!

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Exam-taking Tips

• Have a plan
• 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