Review for Final

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

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

The suggested strategies for mind mapping include:

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

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

A “straw man” is a....

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

A study checklist is:

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

What is true of plagiarism?

Mind mapping is useful for any topic

Plagarism is taken seriously

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

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

Conducting a brainstorming session works best when you...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Embracing the new means giving up the old

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

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

What is true of online learning?

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

What type of note taking method is displayed below?

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

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

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

When answering multiple-choice questions...

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

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

“You” messages are often hard to hear.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critical thinking strategies cannot be applied to ethical problems.

A grade is a:

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

The best note taking strategy is___

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

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

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

Facts are statements that:

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

There is only one right way to take notes

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

Affirmations are negative

People who are skilled at stress management remember that:

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

Strategies for detaching include:

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

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

Cheating lowers your self-concept because....

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

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

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

What will NOT help you ease test anxiety?

Plagarism is forgetting to cite information in your final essay

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

Identify a best practice for answering essay questions.

What is the best advice for taking notes?

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

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

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

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

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

When should your thesis statement be written?

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

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

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

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

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

What is true about math anxiety?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is equally important in conference calls and video calls?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Complaints often conceal an unspoken request.

The suggested strategies for creative thinking do not include:

On zoom calls, do all of the following EXCEPT:

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