Tracie is exercising regularly, uses her bed for sleeping, and avoids caffeine after lunch. Tracie’s focus is

getting a good night’s sleep.

An extreme reaction to stress that frequently requires professional help is usually known as

depression with thoughts of suicide.

Why is it beneficial to write out your stressors?

Your stressors put you in control and can help you figure out ways to cope.

A common drawback of distance learning programs can be

the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students.

Study groups are most effective when they

help members organize and structure the material to approach it logically.

Which of the following students is likely to learn the most from a reading assignment?

Kenny, who studies for 2 hrs with three 10 min. breaks to stretch & drink

The first step in improving your time management skills is to

figure out how you’re managing your time right now.

Jason is studying Spanish and is having trouble figuring out one of the words. He should

try and figure it out using context clues.

When writing e-mails, always remember to

write messages that you wouldn’t regret becoming public .

Long-term goals are importance because

before you can begin any journey, you need to know where you are going.

Which of the following tasks might be more difficult for a right-brain–oriented person?

making a list of vocabulary words

Although there may be times when you can’t study properly, in the long run it can also be said that

cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results.

One compelling reason for getting enough sleep is that

sufficient sleep helps you do your best.

Knowing how you currently spend your time is essential to improving your time management because

know where you're starting from to figure out where you want to go.

Talking about hurting oneself is a serious call for help and is

not a confidence to keep to yourself.

Ivan has gained twenty pounds since starting college. Which one of these pieces of advice would help him the most?

discuss his wt. with his doctor or campus dietitian and plan to eat healthy

What is one potential benefit for students when PowerPoint presentations are used in class?

They are uploaded to the course website for additional review after class.

A stress-related illness

likely to affect a student if they experienced a # of stressors n the past

Which of the following notetaking sequences makes the most sense based on the advice given in the chapter?

class notes, text notes, study notes

One reason for identifying learning difficulties related to reading and remembering is to

identify appropriate learning strategies that'll help them reach potential.

Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate?

Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy.

Pat, San, & Riko are three first-year students who classify themselves as Asian. What can we conclude?

They may have come from three vastly different ethnic backgrounds.

Cultural competence is best described as

the ability to understand and benefit from the culture of others.

Rebecca is a C student who decides to take a speed-reading course. After she finishes the course, she will probably

improve her reading speed slightly, but not her reading comprehension.

Of the four scenarios below, which could be best defined as a personal stressor?

Jenn breaks up with her boyfriend during her first year in college

Tests including short answer and fill-in questions can be very difficult for some students because

unlike multiple choice and matching tests, the answers are not on the page.

Each night Sharon reads a chapter of her anthropology textbook, but she usually has trouble understanding the material

an auditory/verbal learning style.

Pearl is researching for her history assignment, she comes across a website that has been est. by a well-known publisher

more than likely the information is accurate.

How does a student determine when he or she has taken too many notes?

when the notes contain almost every word the professor has said

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1
Tracie is exercising regularly, uses her bed for sleeping, and avoids caffeine after lunch. Tracie’s focus is
total exhaustion.
getting a good night’s sleep.
forcing herself to sleep at certain times.
sleep deprivation.
2
An extreme reaction to stress that frequently requires professional help is usually known as
failure to put things into perspective.
failure to keep commitments.
depression with thoughts of suicide.
demonstrating perfectionistic behaviors.
3
Why is it beneficial to write out your stressors?
If stressors are written out you can look for the silver lining.
it will solve your problems and alleviate your stressors immediately
you can then show your stressors to somebody else
Your stressors put you in control and can help you figure out ways to cope.
4
A common drawback of distance learning programs can be
that many courses are not offered in this format.
the fact that most colleges will not accept credits earned in this way.
their lack of availability.
the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students.
5
Study groups are most effective when they
meet the night before a test.
sit together the day of the test.
help even out intelligence differences between students.
help members organize and structure the material to approach it logically.
6
Which of the following students is likely to learn the most from a reading assignment?
Kenny, who studies for 2 hrs with three 10 min. breaks to stretch & drink
Jim, who studies for 2 hrs straight and then decides how he will pay bills.
Travis, who studies for two hours and does not take any breaks
Roberto, who takes frequent breaks and checks his voice mail several times
7
Janet’s been missing classes, is having trouble sleeping, and has withdrawn from her friends. These are warning signs of
bulimia.
anorexia.
suicide.
PTS
8
The first step in improving your time management skills is to
purchase a calendar and an alarm clock.
figure out how you’d like to spend your time in the future.
determine how much time you need to spend studying.
figure out how you’re managing your time right now.
9
Jason is studying Spanish and is having trouble figuring out one of the words. He should
not stop or it will interrupt his train of thought.
try and figure it out using context clues.
immediately look it up in a dictionary.
look it up in a dictionary after he finishes reading.
10
The problem with a goal such as "pass all my classes" is that it is too
easy.
general.
specific.
difficult.
11
When writing e-mails, always remember to
write in all caps.
send it when you’re angry.
use a casual tone when writing to your instructor.
write messages that you wouldn’t regret becoming public .
12
In a conflict situation, using the phrase, "I would feel better if you would pick your clothes off the floor" is part of
making your requests explicit
getting personal
asking for clarification
seeking help
13
Long-term goals are importance because
they take longer to accomplish than short-term goals.
before you can begin any journey, you need to know where you are going.
short-term goals don't accomplish much in the long run.
your parents are going to want to know your intentions after college.
14
Janet has a condition that causes her to be fearful and frantic. She is concerned about her test. What is experiencing?
test anxiety
a test-taking style
a visualization technique
a relaxation technique
15
Which of the following tasks might be more difficult for a right-brain–oriented person?
using the blueprint to visualize the layout of a house
parallel parking
making a list of vocabulary words
arranging furniture
16
Although there may be times when you can’t study properly, in the long run it can also be said that
cramming aids long-term retention of material.
cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results.
cramming reduces test anxiety.
the need to cram never happens to good students.
17
One compelling reason for getting enough sleep is that
you are still growing.
sufficient sleep helps you do your best.
well-rested people don’t need to eat as much.
well-rested people don’t need as much exercise.
18
Learning to make time an ally means
time is used for relaxation.
time is used for studying.
time is used without forethought.
time is used most efficiently.
19
Knowing how you currently spend your time is essential to improving your time management because
you will be able to purchase the most appropriate time management tools.
know where you're starting from to figure out where you want to go.
you may already be doing everything can to use your time wisely.
no one can advise you on time management but yourself.
20
Penelope started a new job two weeks ago. Even though she is excited about her new job, it is still affecting her.
daily hassle.
personal stressor.
cataclysmic event.
stress.
21
Talking about hurting oneself is a serious call for help and is
an unusual thing that never happens.
not a confidence to keep to yourself.
a frequent topic of gossip.
not a reason to respond.
22
Ivan has gained twenty pounds since starting college. Which one of these pieces of advice would help him the most?
stop eating meals at the cafeteria, since all that food has preservatives
discuss his wt. with his doctor or campus dietitian and plan to eat healthy
skip a meal here and there, when he is not very hungry, and eat a bal. meal
study the eating habits of his friends and try to model his meal plans
23
It’s the most exciting time of her life. Bridget is getting married. She works FT, planning her wedding. it’s causing
ocular interference.
an increased heart rate.
stress.
a poor attitude
24
What is one potential benefit for students when PowerPoint presentations are used in class?
makes it possible to miss class b/c you can look at the PowerPoint later.
It means you don’t have to listen to the professor during lecture
They usually contain new information that is not covered in the book.
They are uploaded to the course website for additional review after class.
25
A stress-related illness
is a psychological problem, treated with antidepressants or other such meds
likely to affect a student if they experienced a # of stressors n the past
is always triggered by personal or intimate relationships that go sour.
is completely avoidable if one exercises regularly and eats right.
26
Which of the following notetaking sequences makes the most sense based on the advice given in the chapter?
class notes, text notes, study notes
flash cards, class notes, study notes
meta-message, flash cards, text notes
class notes, study notes, flash cards
27
One reason for identifying learning difficulties related to reading and remembering is to
compare these students to famous people who also had learning disabilities.
identify appropriate learning strategies that'll help them reach potential.
motivate them by telling them to "try harder."
label students with these difficulties as "unintelligent."
28
Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate?
A thoughtful approach to each essay question is frequently beneficial
Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy.
Students who are able to reduce their text anxiety generally do better
a rest strategy that many students find helpful is to answer the easiest 1
29
Pat, San, & Riko are three first-year students who classify themselves as Asian. What can we conclude?
They may have come from three vastly different ethnic backgrounds.
They have nothing in common with students of other races and ethnicities.
they will behave similarly in social situations.
It's a chance all 3 students choose to major in math, natural sciences.
30
Cultural competence is best described as
the ability to understand and benefit from the culture of others.
the ability to banish all prejudice and stereotypes from conscious thought.
the ability to appreciate art, music and literature.
the ability to identify someone’s race or ethnicity.
31
Rebecca is a C student who decides to take a speed-reading course. After she finishes the course, she will probably
have
improve her reading speed slightly, but not her reading comprehension.
still earn a C average, but will spend less time studying
become a B student by improving her reading comp as well as reading speed.
32
Of the four scenarios below, which could be best defined as a personal stressor?
Jenn’s sister who lives out of state, gives birth to twins
Jenn breaks up with her boyfriend during her first year in college
Jenn’s family home suffers moderate damage during an earthquake
Jenn’s pencil breaks during an exam
33
Tests including short answer and fill-in questions can be very difficult for some students because
they require recognition of information rather than recall
they require the student to compare and contrast the information.
unlike multiple choice and matching tests, the answers are not on the page.
there can be multiple correct answers.
34
Each night Sharon reads a chapter of her anthropology textbook, but she usually has trouble understanding the material
read/write learning style.
an auditory/verbal learning style.
a tactile/kinesthetic learning style.
visual/graphic learning style.
35
A powerful earthquake that causes immediate consequences to many people is considered a
daily hassle.
personal stressor.
cataclysmic event.
stress.
36
Which of the following technologies might an instructor use to make classroom lectures avail to students outside class?
a PowerPoint presentation
a course-specific website
a podcast
a blog
37
If Janice is "rehearsing," to remember key information, what is she doing?
drawing a concept map
writing an acronym
creating a mnemonic
repeating and summarizing
38
Pearl is researching for her history assignment, she comes across a website that has been est. by a well-known publisher
the information is probably inaccurate.
more than likely the information is accurate.
it’s not important to site the source.
information is probably missing.
39
How does a student determine when he or she has taken too many notes?
when the notes contain almost every word the professor has said
when abbreviations stand in for all the key concepts
when the notes consist of multiple outlines, charts, and graphs
when key ideas are explained in full
40
Julio's been juggling too many obligations and he’s on social overload. He never has time to himself. This is a type of
alienation.
opportunity.
isolation.
loneliness.

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