How confident are you in preparing for and taking tests? Take this quick survey to figure it out, ranking questions on a scale of 1–4, 1 meaning “least like me” and 4 meaning “most like me.” These questions will help you determine how the chapter concepts relate to you right now

• How does working memory work, exactly? • What’s the difference between working and short-term memory? • How does long-term memory function? • What obstacles exist to remembering? • When and how should you memorize things?

How do you prepare yourself and your environment for successful studying? What study strategies will be most beneficial to you? What are learning preferences and strategies, and how can you leverage those to your advantage?

• What are the differences between test prep and taking the actual test? • How can you take a whole person approach to test taking? • What can you do on test day to increase your confidence and success? • What should you know about test anxiety?