32 Running head: AGE AND STUDY HABITS what I’m studying. 10. When I communicate ideas, I think about how well I’ve gotten my point across. 11. I organize my study time carefully to get the most benefit from it. 12. I feel that it is important to see the reason behind things that I am studying. 13. I usually accept what is being taught at face value and try to memorize it without wasting a lot of time thinking about it. 14. I’ve tried to find better ways of tracking down information relevant to nursing school. 15. Concentration is usually not a problem for me unless I’m really tired. 16. When I read, I try to figure out for myself what the author means. 17. I’ve just gone through the motions of studying without seeing where I’m going. 18. If I have not understood things well when studying, I try to find a different approach. 19. I usually take notes during lectures. 20. I rely exclusively on the textbook for information to study. 21. I study with a group. 22. I study alone. 23. I study in a quiet area. 24. There is usually a lot of noise and activity where I study. 25. I try to multitask and do other things while I am reading, such as take phone calls, watch TV, cook dinner, etc.
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