College Success Mid Term

True/False Skilled writers assume that people will read every word in a message when it appears online.

False

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

False

True/False The recommended strategies for solving problems are effective only when done in a certain order.

False

True/False When taking essay tests, you do not benefit from creating a short outline of each answer before writing a detailed answer.

False

Suppose someone says to you, "I don;t worry about saving money for the future. I think life is meant to be enjoyed today-not later." This person might be assuming that: a. Enjoyment requires spending money b. Saving money is not enjoyable c. Both a and b

c

The text recommends that you view the grade "F" as: a. Standing for "failure" b. Standing for "forgetting: c. Feedback about using different strategies to prepare for the next test

c

True/False According to the Power Process: "Persist", embracing the new usually means giving up one of your current values.

False

True/False According to the text, an "Aha!" comes only at the end of the critical thinking process, when an idea is tested.

False

True/False According to the text, creative thinking is only useful for artists-not people who run a company.

False

True/False According to the text, listening techniques are much more important than the simple intention to listen well.

False

True/False According to the text, people who master public speaking are able to eliminate their fear of getting up in front of an audience.

False

True/False According to the text, saying that you plan to "study" for a test is a powerful intention.

False

True/False According to the text, test scores are accurate measures of what you actually learn in a course.

False

True/False According to the text, the best resume is one that gives the full details about your background and experience- even if it is longer than one page.

False

True/False According to the text, the best strategy for career planning is to follow your passion above all else.

False

True/False If your scores are lower on the Discovery Wheel the second time you complete it, that automatically means your skills have not improved.

False

True/False Level 1 thinking answers the question "Can I invent something new based on this idea?"

False

True/False One recommended strategy for answering a multiple-choice question is to read all of the possible answers before answering the question in your head.

False

True/False Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are general communication skills, not transferable skills.

False

True/False When used in an essay question, the words "compare" and "contrast" mean exactly the same thing.

False

The text compares a master student preparing for a test to: a. An actor rehearsing for a performance b. A mechanic getting ready to fix a car c. A runner getting ready to run a marathon

a

The text suggests that you think of problem solving as a process based on: a. Four "P's"- problem, possibilities, plan, perform b. Three "C's"-creating, considering, converging c. Three "A's"- asking, agreeing, acting d. None of the answer choices

a

The main point of "Another option: Don't plan your career" is to: a. Forget about career planning totally b. Plan your career only when absolutely necessary c. Choose a direction, take one new step in that direction, reflect on what you learn, and choose your next step d. Never write a cover letter or resume

c

Facts are statements that: a. Can be verified by direct observation b. Are backed by compelling evidence c. Are widely agreed as accurate d. All of the answer choices

d

Strategies for detaching include: a. Pay attention to your thoughts and physical sensations b. Practice relaxation c. Zoom out to a bigger picture d. All of the answer choices

d

Strategies for using credit cards effectively do not include: a. Choosing cards with no annual fees and lower interest rates b. Paying off the full balance due each month c. Avoiding cash advances d. Using several credit cards so that you can spread around your unpaid balances e. all of the answer choices

d

The categories for suggestions for critical thinking include: a. check your attitudes b. check for logic c. check for evidence d. all of the answer choices

d

The main steps for money management suggested in this chapter include: a. Tell the truth about how much money you have and how much you spend(discovery) b. Commit to live within your means by spending less than you earn (intention) c. Experiment with suggestions for earning more money, spending less money, or both (action) d. All of the answer choices

d

The strategies for protecting your credit score do not include: a. Pay all your bills on time b. Avoid applying for new credit cards c. Pay off the entire balance on your credit card each month d. Use credit cards as sources of cash

d

The suggested strategies for creative thinking do not include: a. Conduct a brainstorm b. Focus and let go c. Cultivate creative serendipity d. Go through your idea files and throw most of them away

d

The suggested strategies for making decisions do not include: a. Recognize decisions b. Establish priorities c. Balance learning styles d. Make all decisions immediately rather than putting them on hold e. Use intuition

d

Ways to test your career choice include: a. Interview people who are actually doing the job you want b. Get an internship or volunteer position in your chosen field c. Get a part-time or summer job in that field d. All of the answer choices

d

Critical thinking is a skill that contributes to effective: a. writing b. speaking c. listening d. reading e. all of the answer choices

e

Effective "T" messages include: a. Your observations b. A description of your feelings c. A statement about what you want d. A statement about what you intend to do e. Any or all of the answer choices

e

Examples of transferable skills include: a. Planning projects for teams b. Persisting in order to meet goals c. Choosing and applying learning strategies d. Reading for detail e. All of the answer choices

e

For students in higher education, financial aid packages can include: a. Loans b. Grants c. Scholarships d. Work-study assignments e. Any of the answer choices, alone or in combination

e

Research indicates that higher education is associated with: a. Higher income b. Higher job satisfaction c. Higher levels of volunteer work d. Greater likelihood of being employed e. All of the answer choices

e

Strategies for using credit cards effectively include: a. Choosing cards with no annual fees and lower interest rates b. Paying off the full balance due each month c. Avoiding cash advances d. Using just one credit card e. All of the answer choices

e

Study groups can focus on: a. comparing and editing class notes b. doing research to prepare for papers and presentations c. finding and understanding key passages in assigned readings d. Creating and taking practice tests e. All of the answer choices

e

Suggestions for taking essay tests include: a. Find out what an essay question is asking- precisely b. Make a quick outline before you write c. Get to the point in the first paragraph of your answer d. Write legibly e. All of the answer choices

e

The suggestions for dealing with test anxiety do not include: a. Breathe b. Describe sensations c. Scan your body d. Use guided imagery e. Avoid contact with the present moment

e

One strategy for money management is to take a percentage of every payback and deposit that amount into a savings account. The suggestion in the text is to start by saving: a. 1 to 3 percent of your paycheck b. 5 to 10 percent of your paycheck c. 15 to 20 percent of your paycheck

b

Suppose you hear someone say, "Students who go to college today are just interested in getting higher-paying jobs." This is primarily an example of: a. Appealing to authority b. All-or-nothing thinking c. Faulty analogy d. The "straw man" fallacy

b

The statement, "We need tax cuts in order to create more jobs," is an example of: a. A fact b. An opinion c. Neither a fact nor an opinion

b

When an essay question asks you to trace a historical movement, you are expected to: a. Show that one interpretation of an event is more accurate than others b. Explain the order of events c. Judge the value of the event d. None of the answer choices

b

"You always interrupt when I talk" is a complaint. An effective way to restate this as a request is: a. "You almost always interrupt when I talk" b. "You sometimes interrupt when I talk" c. "Please let me finish before you talk." d. "Why do you interrupt me?"

c

Ending money worries can include: a. Decreasing your expenses b. Increasing your income c. Doing both a and b

c

Stress related to a test is: a. a physical event b. a mental event c. a physical and mental event

c

The text suggests that both employers and job applicants struggle with the hiring process because: a. There are too many laws and regulations that apply to this process b. Employers are usually in a hurry to hire someone and don't take the time to make careful decisions c. An employer's process for hiring is often the opposite of an applicant's process for getting hired d. None of the answer choices

c

Useful strategies for answering multiple-choice questions include: a. Answer each question in your head before reading the possible answers b. Eliminate incorrect answers before choosing a correct answer c. Both a and b

c

Examples of transferable skills include: a. Accounting b. Listening c. Speaking d. Both listening and speaking e. Both accounting and speaking

d

True/False According to the text, writing has no use as a tool for resolving conflict.

False

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

False

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

False

True/False Absolute qualifiers such as "always" and "never" often indicate a false statement.

True

True/False According to the text, employers have one main purpose for reviewing resumes: choosing which people to contact for a job interview.

True

True/False According to the text, only a small percentage of communication is verbal.

True

True/False According to the text, there are no limits to how much money you can save, and your ability to earn more money is practically unlimited.

True

True/False According to the text, you can create a career plan through a process of "naming names".

True

True/False Learning through inquiry is based on asking questions

True

True/False One strategy for effective communication is to separate the role of sending from the role of receiving.

True

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

True

True/False You can listen skillfully to a speaker even when you disagree with that person's viewpoint.

True

In the study of logic, the term "argument" does not prefer to: a. A heated disagreement between two or more people b. A series of assertions c. An opportunity to use inductive reasoning d. An opportunity to use deductive reasoning

a

True/False Effective affirmations are stated in the future tense- for example: "One year from now, I will look forward to going to work each day."

False

True/False Effective conflict resolution depends on asking people not to display strong emotions.

False

True/False If you add up all the hours that you spend in school, you'll discover that it costs you almost nothing to skip a single class.

False

"This class is a waste of my time" is complaint. One way to turn it into an effective request is: a. "Please tell me what I'll gain if I participate actively in this class." b. "This class is a waste of my time, and please don't try to tell me otherwise." c. There is no way to change this complaint into a request

a

An example of an assertion is: a. Mastery is a level of performance that goes beyond technique b. Mastery c. Mastery beyond technique d. None of the answer choices

a

Course equivalents are: a. Courses you've already taken that a new school will accept as meeting its requirements for graduation b. Courses that have the same title even though they are offered by different schools c. Courses with different titles that are taught by the same instructor d. None of the answer choices

a

Mechanical errors in test taking include: a. Miscopying answers from scratch paper to the answer sheet b. Leaving items blank c. Changing correct answers to incorrect answers at the last minute d. All of the answer choices

a

People who are skilled at stress management remember that: a. A little tension before a test is fine b. The goal is the eliminate tension completely c. You should never consider the worst thing that can possibly happen if you fail a test d. It is unwise to over-prepare for tests e. All of the answer choices

a

The statement "Doctors are greedy" is primarily an example of: a. Thinking in all-or-nothing terms b. Creating a red herring c. Creating a straw man d. None of the answer choices

a

A grade is a: a. Precise measure of your intelligence b. Precise measure of your creativity c. Precise predictor of how well you will do in your career d. Measure of what you scored on a test or other evaluation

d

A study checklist is: a. A mind map of key concepts b. An outline of key concepts c. A summary of key concepts written in short paragraphs d. A to-do list that includes exactly that you will use to practice for a test

d

A work-content skill: a. Is an ability that is often gained by training, experience, or both b. Involves a specialized body of knowledge c. Enables you to do a specific kind of work d. All of the answer choices

d

Examples of work-content skills include the ability to: a. Repair fiber-optic cables b. Perform brain surgery c. Replace the brakes on a car d. All of the answer choices

d

You can learn even from instructors that you don't like by: a. Separating the form of a message from the content of a message b. Displaying interest in what that instructor says c. Taking time to meet with the instructor outside of class d. All of the answer choices

d

According to the test, students who want to drop out of school for financial reasons can often benefit by stating their problem as: a. "I can't afford it" b. "I don't know how to pay for it" c. "I don't think it's worth it" d. Both a and c e. Both b and c

e

According to the text, job interviewers often have certain questions in mind, even if they don't directly ask them. These questions include: a. How did you find out about us? b. Will we be comfortable working with you? c. Will you learn this job quickly? d. What makes you different from other applicants? e. All of the answer choices

e