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You can benefit from combining different formats for note taking and even creating a format of your own.​

A “straw man” is a....

Complaints often conceal an unspoken request.

Etiquette is as important online as it is in face to face communication.

Critical thinking strategies cannot be applied to ethical problems.

When taking a test, the best way to begin is to

A distracting leaf blower right outside a classroom is not an example of “noise” in terms of communication theory.

For effective note taking, write in bullets and phrases instead of ________

Which of the following statements is an example of the fallacy of appealing to authority?

When used in an essay question, the words “compare” and “contrast” are interchangeable.

Mind mapping is useful for any topic

When answering an essay question it is important to...

diversity is not only about our differences but also about our similarities.

What is the surest way to eliminate fallacies from your arguments?

In the Power Process of Detaching, the idea of letting go of judgements and

listening techniques are much more important than the simple intention to listen well.​

When brainstorming solutions with others at work regarding a problem...

there is no delete button for the Internet. Although it is digital, you must be cautious and careful about what you post

When might it be a good idea to put off a decision?

What is true of online learning?

It is not a good idea to ask instructors about what a future test will include.​

Plagarism is taken seriously

What is the best attitude to take if you get an “F” on a test?

You are more likely to keep a schedule of study if you join a study group.

In a work mass text message, you should check some of the existing messages to gauge tone before writing a new text

Do not attempt to make eye contact when making a public speech.

A reason that tape recorders can be effectively used in lectures is because

Conducting a brainstorming session works best when you...

The best time to review your notes is within 24 hours of writing them down

Whether it is a term paper or participating, the Power Process: "I create it all" is about responsibility

A mistake in logic can be avoided when you...

To take effective notes, avoid combining mind mapping with any other note-taking method.​

The suggested strategies for creative thinking do not include:

The suggested strategies for mind mapping include:

"Appeal to emotion" fallacy is manipulating an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument.

Facts are statements that:

Embracing the new means giving up the old

It is a good idea to monitor your time during an essay question.

Your friend makes you feel bad so you give them money, is what type of fallacy?

What will NOT help you ease test anxiety?

Assuming that because black cats snuck onto ships and then the plague occured, that black cats were the cause of it

Plagarism is forgetting to cite information in your final essay

Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging

"slippery slope" fallacy: if we allow A to happen, then Z will eventually happen too, therefore A shouldn't happen.

Distributed learning is a powerful test-taking skill. What does distributed learning mean in terms of test preparation?

Being attached to things/ideas to an extreme can negatively affect emotions

Identify a best practice for answering essay questions.

Ad hominem fallacy: attacking your opponent's character or personal traits in an attempt to undermine their argument.

Over learning material for short answer or completion test is a waste of time and energy.

Intuition should not be used when making an important life decision.

When answering multiple-choice questions...

“You” messages are often hard to hear.

A study checklist is:

There is only one right way to take notes

If you want your notes to be concise and brief, use _____

The Cornell format of note-taking includes a cue column that_____

On zoom calls, do all of the following EXCEPT:

creative thinking is only useful for artists—not people who run a company.​

During a lecture, you hear something you disagree with. You should:

You should plan to revise your essay paper at least twice.

A grade is a:

In order to write effectively, you must be certain of your main ideas before starting your rough draft.

According to the text, the best instructors disguise their true level of interest in a topic.

Cyberbullying means using digital technology to harass, humiliate, or intimidate.

One technique for test taking is to answer the easiest, shortest questions before the harder, longer questions.

When should your thesis statement be written?

What is a good rule to follow when creating online content?

What type of note taking method is displayed below?

Strategies that you can use to focus your attention during class include accepting the fact that your mind wanders.

The best note taking strategy is___

strawman is: exaggerating, misrepresenting, or fabricating an argument; it's much easier to present your own position

People become attached to things/ideas to the point it becomes their identity

One way to manage cyberbullying is to ignore it and not engage

test scores are accurate measures of what you actually learn in a course.​

An effective method to keep your notes well-organized is to:

One way to begin a test is to scan the test quickly if possible (on paper)

What is equally important in conference calls and video calls?

Affirmations are negative

What is the best advice for taking notes?

Students with disabilities have resources available to them based on equal opportunity laws.

Using roman numerals is only one way of many to create different levels of headings in an outline.

What is true of plagiarism?

The most effective study groups are open-ended and conducted without time limits.

“My opponent wants your children to be exposed to ideas that will make them hate our nation.” is a fallacy called

According to the text, an “Aha!” comes only at the end of the critical thinking process, when an idea is tested.​

What is true about math anxiety?

"false cause" fallacy is presuming a relationship between things means that one is the cause of the other.

Mind mapping is a better tool for language courses than for science courses.

If one event follows another, this means that the two events have a cause-effect relationship.

people who master public speaking are able to eliminate their fear of getting up in front of an audience.

a good strategy is to plan on giving yourself short rests after an hour of studying.

If you have a choice to present on a topic for class, what topic should you choose?

People become attached to things/ideas as a way to find comfort and safety

People who are skilled at stress management remember that:

Strategies for detaching include:

What is the true of the "four P's" of problem-solving?

Advantages of using a three-ring binder to organize your notes include:

Cheating lowers your self-concept because....

Never compare notes or test each other during a study group.