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The most useful way for a student to use results about learning styles and personality types is to
None of above
consider them definite limitations
let them serve as a better way to think about learning
consider them descriptors of one’s preferences in different situations.
2
Sometimes you will be required to take courses that may not immediately seem to relate to your major.What should you do?
Talk to the professor about exempting the course.
Change majors.
Connect the content to your life goals.
Choose a different course.
3
In defending against bias, it is essential to keep in mind that
you can force others to accept your stance.
None of the above.
if you present information with verifiable sources,agree with your analysis
facts are verifiable; opinions are beliefs without supporting evidence
4
Analytical thinking includes brainstorming, budgeting, detecting patterns,common elements,comparing & decision-making
True
False
5
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a desirable career-ready competency?
Oral and written communication
Leadership
Teamwork and collaboration
Friendship
6
Which of the following statements satisfies the SMART criteria for goal-setting?
“I will make A’s and B’s in all my courses this semester.”
“I am going to try to get all my homework done.”
“I am going to do well in all my classes this time.”
“I plan to get more organized.”
7
Lack of sleep impairs judgment, focus and overall mood, but does not affect metabolism, appetite blood pressure
True
False
8
Prior knowledge refers to
learning unfamiliar discipline-specific terminology.
what you already know about a topic.
All of the above.
applying what you’re reading to other life situations you’ve encountered.
9
Your friend just found out his scholarship will not cover his tuition and fees. Which campus resource should he contact?
Financial aid
Admissions
Residence life
Academic advising
10
There are several ways to deal effectively with distractions, including
A and B.
saving social media as a “reward” for a reward after completing a task.
putting one’s cell phone out of view and reach.
finishing a TV show or movie before starting to work.
11
The Cornell System for notetaking
All of the above.
Involvoes 3 sections - questions, notes, and summary
provides a handy way to review and test yourself using your notes.
was developed by Dr. Walter Pauk at Cornell University.
12
Which of the following statements is true?
Notes are study guides that can help you understanding of the material.
It is good idea to try to write down every single word the speaker says
Just taking notes is enough to be successful
students remember about 65% of what they wrote in their notes for 2 days
13
Recursive reading means
reading a selection from beginning to end.
reading as a linear process.
reading, re-reading, and going back to make meaning and connections.
A and B.
14
SMART is an acronym created for goals and goal-setting; the acronym stands for
Specific, Meaningful, Actualizing, Reasonable and Time-bound.
Systemic, Meaningful, Achievable, Reasonable and Test-proven.
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound.
None of the above.
15
What is the best thing for you to do if you are confused about a specific term?
Ask your professor or advisor
Post the question on social media
Call your parents
Google it
16
When you are taking a test
it is important to answer every question.
All of the above.
if you read the introduction of a question you know the anwser
you should spend a lot of time reading over the test
17
True learning means committing content to long-term memory.
False
True
18
Another popular method for notetaking is called concept-mapping or mind-mapping:
All of the above.
It appeals to learners who prefer a visual representation of their notes.
It aids in showing relationships among ideas.
It allows for creativity in the use of different shapes and colors of ink
19
SQ3R is a method for active reading that is often taught in public schools and retaught in college. It stands for
Skim, Quiz, Read, Reflect, Revise.
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review.
Scan, Question, Read, Reflect, Re-read.
Skim, Quiz, Read, Reflect, Review.
20
It can sometimes be difficult, but asking for ___________ is an important key to success.
Help
Grit
Extra time
Money
21
One way to handle procrastination is to tell others what we are going to do and when we are going to do it.
False
True
22
Before attending class, students need to prepare by
None of the above.
reviewing and rewriting notes from the previous class.
writing down a least two questions to ask the instructor in class.
reading materials assigned for the class, including taking notes
23
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for dealing with social adjustment?
Join a club
Avoid social situations
Learn to manage conflict in relationships
Join a student organization
24
Short-term memory
includes a vast array of information, images & experiences from your past.
None of the above.
helps you remember where you left your cell phone.
changes in neurons and networks of neurons in the hippocampus.
25
Generally speaking, keep in mind that
use methods from past
different kinds of tests may require different study strategies.
All of the above.
your professor’s preferred teaching and learning style
26
One of the best strategies for preparing for tests is
testing yourself over the material before the instructor tests you.
getting eight hours of sleep the night before the test.
scheduling 4 hours of study time for each hour you spend in class.
reading the assignments in the textbook twice the night before the test.
27
Why is it important to consider the areas of adjustment that most college students must navigate?
To avoid them
To prepare yourself
Because it is in the textbook
So that you will not have to face them
28
Metacognition is the practice of thinking about your thinking.
True
False
29
A fact is a statement based on beliefs, assumptions, perceptions, or judgments.
False
True
30
If you have a fixed mindset you believe
that intelligence is something you are born with or not
you should pick another pathway if you fail
All of the above.
many things you can do to improve your performance at all kinds of tasks.
31
Which is the contract for the course?
Final exam
Attendance policy
Office hours
Syllabus
32
Managing time and setting priorities are abilities important not only in college but also for your career.
False
True
33
A suggested active reading strategy is to
None of the above.
read assigned materials before you go to a lecture class.
wait to see how the lecture goes before you start the reading
concentrate on the author’s personality
34
Learning new study skills and spending time mastering new strategies is an example of this kind of adjustment:
Emotional
Intellectual
Cultural
Academic
35
There are many strategies for managing the tendency to postpone getting work done,including most importantly
rationalizing that failure comes from running out of time
without goals, you may end up not completing assignments at all.
getting organized, putting aside distractions and setting priorities.
None of the above.
36
Active reading is a term used to refer to
reading without taking notes or marking text.
All of the above
reading through passages without stopping.
interacting with text by asking questions and looking for answers.
37
The act of delaying some task that needs to be completed is the definition of
ego strength.
delayed gratification.
chronic postponement.
procrastination.
38
Negative bias is
a natural psychological tendency.
focusing on negative aspects of a situation.
All of the above.
a human tendency to worry and dwell on one’s shortcomings.
39
If you are a student with performance-based goals, you may find that you are
afraid to try something hard or unknown even though it stands in your way
unwilling to move outside your comfort zone.
All of the above.
worried about what other people think about you
40
As you evaluate the text you read, it is important to
consider if the author is presenting a balanced view of the main ideas.
All of the above.
question the main point the author is making
identify the evidence the author is citing to support his/her arguments.
41
A person with a growth mindset
thinks that effort is more important than having a talent or gift
You can exercise your brian like any other muscle
Sees failure as an opportunity to learn and do better the next time
All of the above.
42
Prioritization involves
All of the above.
making decisions based on emotional reactions
ordering tasks and allotting time for them based on their need or value.
juggling multiple problems or tasks based on reasonable assumptions.
43
There are several differences in managing time while in high school and while in college, most importantly
All of the above.
in high school you often have time to do school in class.
in college you basically get to decide for yourself how you spend your time
in high school, teachers and parents often tell you what to do
44
Part of adjusting to college is learning new ways to handle stressors, developing coping strategies, & knowing reources
Emotional
Social
Intellectual
Cultural
45
Many factors affect a college student’s reading choices including
the purpose for finding out more about a new topic.
the individual’s interest level in the reading material.
sources we have read before.
All of the above.
46
An opinion is a statement supported by evidence, verified through observation or research.
False
True
47
Angela Duckworth's study with students at cadets at West Point and Spelling Bee contestants, she found that
perseverance and grit were equal predictors of success with talent and IQ.
perseverance and grit were better predictors of success than talent and IQ.
48
What kind of thinking is required for problem-solving?
analytical thinking.
critical thinking.
All of the above.
creative thinking.
49
What is UGT?
A learner-centered approach based on personal choices
A framework for choosing information
All of the above.
Uses and Gratification Theory
50
Research is showing that putting stress on your brain enhances performance & makes cramming a strong choice 4 learning.
False
True
