RST End of the Chapter Questions

advantages of making your goals visible

1. you will stick to it 2. others may see it and hold you accountable 3. you will be reminded everyday

you should first review your class notes within ___ hours of taking them a. 24 b. 48 c. 72 d. 168

24

visualization can help you cope with text anxiety by: a. helping you feel more confident b. giving you the chance to practice taking the test before you actually do c. helping you feel more relaxed d. a and c e. all of the above

all of the above

when studying, student-athletes may be distracted by which of the following: a. physical fatigue b. teammates c. internet d. a and c e. all of the above

all of the above

when using mental visualization, you should: a. use relaxation in conjunction b. incorporate as many senses as possible c. practice overcoming obstacles d. a and b e. all of the above

all of the above

when you are reading for main points, it is important to pay attention to: a. introductory sentences b. graphs or diagrams c. boldfaced or italicized words d. a and c e. all of the above

all of the above

which of the following are characteristics of satisfying multicultural communication? a. acceptance; minimal stereotyping b. high levels of emotional expressiveness; high authenticity c. feeling understood; mutual goal attainment d. all of the above

all of the above

which of the following strategies should be used when you are taking an objective test? a. look over the entire exam fore answering any questions b. answer the questions you're sure of first c. try to answer a multiple-choice question in your mind first, before looking at the options provided d. be careful when you see absolute terms such as always or never in the questions or multiple-choice answers e. all of the above

all of the above

"winning the meet" is an example of: a. a performance goal b. an outcome goal c. a goal obstacle d. a realistic goal

an outcome goal

eating disorders affect ____ more than ____ a. children; adults b. women; men c. athletes; nonathletes d. b and c e. none of the above

b and c

if you do not understand a word or term in your reading, you should: a. skip and come back to it later b. try to determine its meaning form the context of the sentence c. look it up in a dictionary d. b and c e. all of the above

b and c

your reactions (emotional and behavioral consequences) are caused primarily by: a. the stressors in your life b. how you think about or appraise the stressors in your life c. adrenaline and noradrenaline d. all of the above

how you think about or appraise the stressors in your life

true or false: cultural diversity is an issue that only non minority students have to face

false

true or false: doing the majority of your studying the night before exam is an efficient and effective way to prepare

false

true or false: having a beer or two after a competition is a good way to rehydrate and replenish your carbohydrates

false

true or false: how you think about or perceive a life event has minimal effect on your experience of stress

false

true or false: in general, subjective tests are based on the assumption that there is one correct (or best) answer

false

true or false: knowing a person's ethnic or racial background is sufficient for you to really understand that person

false

true or false: most athletes adequately replace fluids lost during training

false

true or false: nutrition and rest are irrelevant to test performance

false

true or false: post 9/11 events have made concepts of diversity and multicultural communication less important

false

true or false: setting performance goals is always the best approach for improving athletic performance

false

true or false: taking notes in your classes in not that important as long as you actively listen to lectures

false

true or false: the use of steroids is a problem only for football players and weight lifters

false

true or false: there is a set of stages that all people will go through when they grieve a loss of some type

false

true or false: when in college, it is best to not waste your time reading other things, such as magazines, blogs, and non required books

false

true or false: when you have finished reading an assigned chapter, you do not need to review the material until the next day

false

true or false: you should schedule your studying at different times each day and each week so you don't fall into a the rut of a set routine

false

according to the text, which of the following techniques is not useful in studying for an exam? a. flash cards b. type-recording lectures c. reviewing old exams d. hypnosis

hypnosis

culture involves: a. a specific racial/ethnic group b. ideas that are transmitted across cultures c. religion d. a person who is from a country outside the united states

ideas that are transmitted across cultures

as a student-athlete, when you miss an exam and have to take a makeup you should a. not worry about it because it's not your responsibility b. tell the professor what kind of test you'd like to take c. immediately contact the instructor to find out what you have to do for the makeup d. have your coach or academic advisor call your instructor to arrange the message

immediately contact the instructor to find out what you have to do for the makeup

which of the following is not an objective test? a. multiple choice b. true-false c. matching d. fill-in-the-blank e. none of the above

none of the above

a primary reason that students cite for their being unsuccessful academically is... a. not being smart enough b. having ineffective teachers c. not using their time well (procrastinating) d. not using study groups

not using their time well (procrastinating)

to create a situation that helps you fall asleep you should: a. exercise just prior to bedtime to tire yourself out b. have your lights on until just before you are going to go to sleep c. only sleep in your bed and have a comfortable pillow d. all of the above

only sleep in your bed and have a comfortable pillow

___ help(s) you make complex and abstract class material meaningful a. personal examples b. taking notes c. reading your textbook d. self efficacy

personal examples

identify three steps you can take to increase multicultural understanding and communication

1. be patient 2. find similarities, respect differences 3. let others teach you 4. be open minded

name two techniques you can use to generate high-quality answers for essay exams

1. brainstorm ideas before 2. use transitions between paragraphs

list three reasons why people procrastinate

1. fear of failure 2. perfectionism 3. overwhelming task

explain the relationship between goals, self responsibility, and self efficacy

1. goals lead you in the right direction 2. self responsibility encourages you to follow through 3. self efficacy keeps you motivated

list three behavioral problems associated with binge drinking

1. hangover 2. missing class 3. doing something they regret

identify three common symptoms of test anxiety

1. increased heart rate 2. muscle tension 3. shaking

why are diversity and multicultural communication skills important for career development?

1. more understanding of who others truly are 2. respectful of others practices 3. respectful communication

list three fundamentals for reading in college and discuss the importance of each

1. prepare to read 2. read for comprehension 3. review once you are done reading

true or false: alcohol plays a prominent role in sexual assaults

true

true or false: each day that you use a do to list, your goal should be to complete as many number-1 tasks as possible

true

true or false: information matrices allow you to visually map out linkages amongst common elements in the material you are studying

true

true or false: trying to eliminate stressors in your life may be a useful approach to coping

true

true or false: when you are listening to lectures, you should think about what the instructor is saying and then record your notes in your own works

true

true or false: when you are using a weekly schedule or a day planner, the first thing you should do is to fill in your present time demands

true

true or false: you possess many skills developed through sports that can be transferred to other areas of life, such as academics and relationships, an can help you be successful

true

emotion-focused coping would be most appropriate for which of the following situations? a. your boyfriend/girlfriend has just broken up with you b. your schedule was just scrapped and you now have to register again for classes c. you have a flat tire on the side of the highway d. your parents are coming for the weekend and you have two parties to attend

your boyfriend/girlfriend has just broken up with you

athletes may not seek help for the stress in their lives because: a. they often think they can handle things on their own b. they often are visible on college campuses and thus would not have as much privacy in seeking help c. the counselors at most counseling centers would not understand the problems of student athletes d. a and b e. all of the above

a and b

time management involves: a. long range scheduling b. being organized c. having low self efficacy d. a and b e. all of the above

a and b

when you receive your graded exam from your instructor, you should review your results to determine: a. if the exam was scored correctly b. the areas in which you made mistakes and how you can improve them on future exams c. if you scored higher than your friend d. a and b e. all of the above

a and b

friends and family can provide which of the following types of social support? a. emotional b. physical c. tangible d. a and c e. all of the above

a and c

when instructors lecture, they often give cues as to what material is important. such cues might include: a. repetition b. sending you an email c. telling you something is important d. a and c e. all of the above

a and c

which of the following is NOT a potential form of procrastination? a. doing the laundry b. talking with your coaches c. doing "research" on the internet d. b and c e. all are potential forms of procrastination

all are potential forms

as an effective reader, jerome is likely to do which of the following: a. when he is done with his reading, he will make a short summary of what he just read b. he will develop questions before he starts and then look for answers as he reads c. as he reads, he will monitor how well he understands the material d. a and b e. all of the above

all of the above

by sitting in the front and center of your classes, you: a. increase your chances of getting to know the instructors b. increase your chances of staying awake c. increase your chances of staying focused and taking more complete notes d. a and b e. all of the above

all of the above

by the second month of her freshman year, Tanya was broke. To avoid future financial troubles she might: a. only put as much on her credit cards as she can pay each month b. buy things when they are on sale c. stop carrying so much cash in her wallet d. all of the above

all of the above

celeste set the goal of improving her free throw shooting during the season. What common problems might she experience when trying to attain this goal? a. she may develop a level of efficacy that is too high b. she may fail to monitor her progress while she works toward her goal c. she may attribute her success to the extra time and effort she is putting fourth in practices d. all of the above

all of the above

learning to manage your time can help you to: a. feel more relaxed and in control of your life b. enjoy your "free time" more c. reduce your procrastination d. a and c e. all of the above

all of the above

listening is important because: a. it provides an opportunity to learn b. it prevents you from saying something that could get you in trouble c. its a way of communicating your interest d. all of the above e. a and b

all of the above

to "set the stage" to take good notes, you should: a. eat well and be rested b. review your notes from last class c. read the textbook assignments d. b and c e. all of the above

all of the above

to reduce procrastination, student athletes might: a. learn to say "no" to time requests from others b. schedule time for only the most important tasks each day c. just get started on the task, even if they do not feel motivated d. all of the above

all of the above

true or false: athletic departments are strong proponents of student- athletes' First Amendment (freedom of speech) rights and will not monitor your Facebook account

false

bill was stressed by losing his starting position on the team. that night, he went out driving his car and was pulled over for doing 100 in a 60 mph zone. bill's response to stress might be categorized as: a. crazy b. physical c. behavioral d. problem-focused

behavioral

the primary source of fuel for your body is found in: a. fats b. proteins c. carbohydrates d. minerals and vitamins

carbohydrates

true or false: cramming leads to a better retention of information than spreading you studying over several days

false

to increase the chances of living satisfactorily with a roommate, you should: a. develop a "how to live together agreement" b. do whatever you want, particularly if you are paying most of the bills c. keep your frustrations to yourself d. focus your energies on making your roommate your best friend

develop a "how to live together agreement"

fred was denied a job in the library because he is gay. this is: a. stereotyping b. discrimination c. prejudice d. racism e. none of the above

discrimination

note taking serves two primary functions, including: a. encoding and retrieval b. storage and memory c. encoding and perception d. encoding and storage

encoding and storage

true or false: a syllabus provides all the rules and regulations about being a student at your school

false

___ condoms offer the best protection against STIs a. natural b. latex c. rubbed d. silicone

latex

dr. Lambert is a full-time employee of the college who has been hired primarily to teach. He does not have any research responsibilities, and he does not qualify for the same tenure system. He is likely a(n): a. assistant professor b. lecturer c. teaching fellow d. emeritus teacher

lecturer

in general, students who procrastinate earn grades that are: a. lower than students who do not procrastinate b. higher than students who do not procrastinate c. the same as students who do not procrastinate

lower

according to the SMART system, you should: a. make very challenging goals b. make "do your best" goals c. make measurable goals d. all of the above

make measurable goals

maria has heard that generative approaches will help her more effectively learn her class material. She does not, however, know what generative learning emails. You explain to her that it involves: a. reviewing her notes within 24 hours of taking them b. making connections between current class material and information she has previously learned c. asking questions in class d. watching for instructor cues

making connections between current class material and information she has previously learned

before making any changes in how you actually use your time, you should: a. buy a mobile device and get organized b. talk with your academic advisor about your semester schedule c. monitor your time for a week or two to determine how you actually spend your time d. increase your self efficacy

monitor your time for a week or two to determine how you actually spend your time

fasting before a competition is likely to ___ your athletic performance. a. improve b. negatively affect c. not change

negatively affect

when preparing to read, student-athletes should do which of the following: a. answer questions they have asked b. preview the chapter, including objectives and headings c. write a summary integrating material from several sections d. a and b e. none of the above

preview the chapter, including objectives and headings

Gordon believes that he can be successful in any math class he takes. Gordon has a high level of: a. self responsibility b. self regulation c. self control d. self efficacy

self efficacy

list three priorities in your life and discuss the ways in which you are working towards them

soccer, school, family

____ are the life events that cause you to adapt or change a. stress reactions b. stress processes c. stressors d. none of the above

stressors