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

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.

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 compelling reason for getting enough sleep is that

sufficient sleep helps you do your best.

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

try and figure it out using context clues.

The first step in improving your time management skills is to

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

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

A common drawback of distance learning programs can be

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

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.

Why is it beneficial to write out your stressors?

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

Study groups are most effective when they

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

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.

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

Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy.

When writing e-mails, always remember to

write messages that you wouldn’t regret becoming public .

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

depression with thoughts of suicide.

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.

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

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

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

an auditory/verbal learning style.

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

getting a good night’s sleep.

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

not a confidence to keep to yourself.

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.

Cultural competence is best described as

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

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.

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

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

A stress-related illness

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

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.

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

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1
Long-term goals are importance because
short-term goals don't accomplish much in the long run.
they take longer to accomplish than short-term goals.
before you can begin any journey, you need to know where you are going.
your parents are going to want to know your intentions after college.
2
Which of the following tasks might be more difficult for a right-brain–oriented person?
making a list of vocabulary words
using the blueprint to visualize the layout of a house
arranging furniture
parallel parking
3
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.
It's a chance all 3 students choose to major in math, natural sciences.
they will behave similarly in social situations.
4
Which of the following notetaking sequences makes the most sense based on the advice given in the chapter?
meta-message, flash cards, text notes
flash cards, class notes, study notes
class notes, text notes, study notes
class notes, study notes, flash cards
5
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.
isolation.
loneliness.
opportunity.
6
One compelling reason for getting enough sleep is that
sufficient sleep helps you do your best.
well-rested people don’t need to eat as much.
you are still growing.
well-rested people don’t need as much exercise.
7
Jason is studying Spanish and is having trouble figuring out one of the words. He should
immediately look it up in a dictionary.
look it up in a dictionary after he finishes reading.
try and figure it out using context clues.
not stop or it will interrupt his train of thought.
8
Janet has a condition that causes her to be fearful and frantic. She is concerned about her test. What is experiencing?
test anxiety
a visualization technique
a relaxation technique
a test-taking style
9
The first step in improving your time management skills is to
determine how much time you need to spend studying.
figure out how you’re managing your time right now.
purchase a calendar and an alarm clock.
figure out how you’d like to spend your time in the future.
10
How does a student determine when he or she has taken too many notes?
when key ideas are explained in full
when abbreviations stand in for all the key concepts
when the notes contain almost every word the professor has said
when the notes consist of multiple outlines, charts, and graphs
11
A common drawback of distance learning programs can be
the fact that most colleges will not accept credits earned in this way.
the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students.
that many courses are not offered in this format.
their lack of availability.
12
Learning to make time an ally means
time is used for studying.
time is used most efficiently.
time is used for relaxation.
time is used without forethought.
13
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.
become a B student by improving her reading comp as well as reading speed.
have
still earn a C average, but will spend less time studying
14
Why is it beneficial to write out your stressors?
If stressors are written out you can look for the silver lining.
Your stressors put you in control and can help you figure out ways to cope.
it will solve your problems and alleviate your stressors immediately
you can then show your stressors to somebody else
15
A powerful earthquake that causes immediate consequences to many people is considered a
daily hassle.
personal stressor.
cataclysmic event.
stress.
16
Which of the following technologies might an instructor use to make classroom lectures avail to students outside class?
a course-specific website
a blog
a podcast
a PowerPoint presentation
17
Study groups are most effective when they
help members organize and structure the material to approach it logically.
sit together the day of the test.
help even out intelligence differences between students.
meet the night before a test.
18
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.
they require recognition of information rather than recall
there can be multiple correct answers.
they require the student to compare and contrast the information.
19
Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate?
A thoughtful approach to each essay question is frequently beneficial
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
Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy.
20
The problem with a goal such as "pass all my classes" is that it is too
specific.
difficult.
general.
easy.
21
If Janice is "rehearsing," to remember key information, what is she doing?
writing an acronym
creating a mnemonic
drawing a concept map
repeating and summarizing
22
When writing e-mails, always remember to
write in all caps.
write messages that you wouldn’t regret becoming public .
send it when you’re angry.
use a casual tone when writing to your instructor.
23
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.
24
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.
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.
makes it possible to miss class b/c you can look at the PowerPoint later.
25
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.
stress.
cataclysmic event.
26
Of the four scenarios below, which could be best defined as a personal stressor?
Jenn’s pencil breaks during an exam
Jenn’s family home suffers moderate damage during an earthquake
Jenn breaks up with her boyfriend during her first year in college
Jenn’s sister who lives out of state, gives birth to twins
27
Janet’s been missing classes, is having trouble sleeping, and has withdrawn from her friends. These are warning signs of
anorexia.
bulimia.
PTS
suicide.
28
Ivan has gained twenty pounds since starting college. Which one of these pieces of advice would help him the most?
skip a meal here and there, when he is not very hungry, and eat a bal. meal
discuss his wt. with his doctor or campus dietitian and plan to eat healthy
stop eating meals at the cafeteria, since all that food has preservatives
study the eating habits of his friends and try to model his meal plans
29
Each night Sharon reads a chapter of her anthropology textbook, but she usually has trouble understanding the material
read/write learning style.
visual/graphic learning style.
an auditory/verbal learning style.
a tactile/kinesthetic learning style.
30
Tracie is exercising regularly, uses her bed for sleeping, and avoids caffeine after lunch. Tracie’s focus is
sleep deprivation.
forcing herself to sleep at certain times.
getting a good night’s sleep.
total exhaustion.
31
Talking about hurting oneself is a serious call for help and is
a frequent topic of gossip.
an unusual thing that never happens.
not a confidence to keep to yourself.
not a reason to respond.
32
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.
no one can advise you on time management but yourself.
you will be able to purchase the most appropriate time management tools.
you may already be doing everything can to use your time wisely.
33
Cultural competence is best described as
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.
the ability to understand and benefit from the culture of others.
34
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.
information is probably missing.
the information is probably inaccurate.
it’s not important to site the source.
35
In a conflict situation, using the phrase, "I would feel better if you would pick your clothes off the floor" is part of
getting personal
asking for clarification
making your requests explicit
seeking help
36
One reason for identifying learning difficulties related to reading and remembering is to
motivate them by telling them to "try harder."
identify appropriate learning strategies that'll help them reach potential.
label students with these difficulties as "unintelligent."
compare these students to famous people who also had learning disabilities.
37
A stress-related illness
is completely avoidable if one exercises regularly and eats right.
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.
38
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.
a poor attitude
stress.
39
Although there may be times when you can’t study properly, in the long run it can also be said that
cramming reduces test anxiety.
cramming aids long-term retention of material.
the need to cram never happens to good students.
cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results.
40
Which of the following students is likely to learn the most from a reading assignment?
Travis, who studies for two hours and does not take any breaks
Jim, who studies for 2 hrs straight and then decides how he will pay bills.
Roberto, who takes frequent breaks and checks his voice mail several times
Kenny, who studies for 2 hrs with three 10 min. breaks to stretch & drink

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