What did you learn?

Tim has been working part time and taking classes full time. He has always been health conscious but recently he's grabbed food on the go and not had time to exercise. He feels exhausted all the time and it is affecting his ability to perform at his peak level in school. According to the 80/20 rule:

If he were to spend a bit more time focusing on his health, he'd most likely see a substantial increase in his energy level, which will help him reach peak performance.

Why is it important to develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals?

NOT "Goal setting in time frames helps you determine your values."

Barbara is attending a community college for her associate's degree and plans to transfer into a four-year college for a bachelor's degree. She is not close with her family, and moved into her own apartment at 17. She has always worked and earned her way through school on her own. She has never asked her parents for anything, but she needs car repairs and cannot afford to pay for the repairs and her tuition this semester. Her parents have the means to help her, but will not do so. She has completed two semesters and is very upset over having to skip this semester. She is angry with her parents and feels isolated. She has entered a deep depression and has lost the confidence she had in completing her degree. Based on the chapter, what is the optimal advice for Barbara?

NOT "Join a support group."

When one finishes a reading assignment, it is best to:

NOT "brainstorm everything one can recall in the next 4-5 minutes."

Anika is a popular full time student. She also works part-time and plays extra curricular sports. She does not seem to have enough time in the day to complete her academic tasks. Her first step should be to:

NOT "categorize her priorities."

Andy has done all that he can to create a healthy work-life balance to reduce stress in his life. He eats well, exercises regularly and makes time to meet with friends or family weekly. There are times, however, when his stress level gets the better of him at work when things don't seem to be going his way. Of the following choices, he would most benefit from:

NOT "paying more attention to his spiritual life."

Mariam is using the SQ3R reading system to better understand and retain the information she is reading. As she reads, she stops to answer the questions she has. This step is known as:

NOT "questioning."

Parker has an evening class after wrestling practice. He tries to stay alert in class, but his instructor tends to speak in a monotone voice, which makes it difficult to focus on. One strategy to remain attentive would be to:

NOT "show that he is listening."

Partying with a plan includes:

No more than 1 drink per hour.

In what way does self-assessment, as used in this chapter, affect goal-setting?

Self-assessment allows you to understand weaknesses so you know what areas may need improvement if you want to reach certain goals.

Tara loves to read, tell stories and write in her journal. She tends to quantify problems in order to solve them and her favorite subjects are math and science. For hobbies she enjoys listening to music and plays many instruments. She also enjoys exploring the outdoors and going on edible plant hikes.

Tara is strong in many learning domains, which helps her lead a balanced life.

Abe is a graphic artist taking some marketing courses. He may find it helpful to break projects down into smaller tasks and to keep a daily calendar along with a master calendar.

True

Allen is using the Internet to search for articles on his research topic about the film noir style of cinema. Some of the resources he has come across have typos. Although the information and analysis he has read seems legitimate, he does not feel comfortable using this source. His instinct is likely to be correct.

True

Colby is a student teacher. Her instructor will be coming in to observe her teaching and to write up a formal evaluation of her performance. This could influence her grade and ability to earn her teaching certificate. Colby is very nervous. Instead of worrying, she should view the evaluation as an opportunity to learn about her teaching acumen for possible improvement for the sake of her students.

True

Martin and one of his classmates often take online tests together. Although they know this is cheating, they each feel this is the only way they can make it through the class given their time constraints. Since the main objective is learning, and they feel they have mastered the material, albeit together, they don't feel it is a big deal to cheat. They understand the risks, but in their minds the benefits outweigh the risks. They should also realize they lack integrity, could have academic problems, and that this will erode their confidence.

True

Preparing for an exam with a study team may serve as a motivator when you may otherwise be tempted to skip a study session.

True

Students looking to get involved in programs promoting diversity should visit the Student Activities Office for more information.

True

The tests you take in school today will help to prepare you for your performance reviews on the job tomorrow.

True

When decision-making, one should choose the best solution, and then weigh its pros and cons.

True

When evaluating a plan of action in problem-solving, one should consider the consequences of their action plan.

True

Kelly decided to keep a week's worth of data on how much she speaks versus how much she listens. Her purpose was most likely to:

assess her attentive listening skills.

Penny's father is an alcoholic. Her mother always made excuses for his addiction, teaching Penny that her behavior was a factor in causing her father stress. Penny never discussed her father's problem with anyone while growing up. She has a very low self-esteem and takes it very personally when she does not get along with people in her dorm. Penny would benefit most from:

recognizing she is codependent

Professional organizations are helpful in exploring one's career because:

they offer field specific magazines and journals to members.

The average student will change their major:

three times

Simon creates sample tests to review chapter objectives, key concepts, or to practice problems. To make this strategy most effective, he should review and rehearse:

until he is comfortable he knows the information and feels confident.

Sasha needs to memorize and know when to use formulas in a math course. He is a right-brain dominant thinker and kinesthetic learner. A useful note-taking strategy will be:

using note cards.

An example of a short-term goal for a college freshman would be:

I will declare my major this year.

A thank-you letter can include the following elements except:

asking questions you forgot to mention previously.

If Sharon graduates with a Bachelor's degree, her income level will most likely reach:

$50,000 annually.

Studies show the average working American will change careers:

3-5 times

How long should you give yourself to develop a new habit in your time management strategy?

At least 30 days

To overcome math or science anxiety it is important to:

B.discipline yourself.

Hannah got her math test back and was confused by her grade. Although she had the correct answers, she only received partial credit. What should Hannah do first?

Check to see if she fell into any common errors.

In the Cornell System of Note Taking, one should divide their paper into three sections labeled:

Cues, Notes, Summary

Scott is a college freshman in his fall semester. He never drank before but through peer pressure in his dorm, he has begun to drink and to experiment with drugs. When he should be studying on the weekend, he is recovering from binge drinking. He is able to manage his time to earn good grades; however, he feels tired all the time. He has begun to drink a lot of coffee and energy drinks to feel energized throughout the week. He is often irritable, and feels depressed when he is not partying with his friends. While home with family for the holidays, he did not drink alcohol or caffeine. Upon returning to school he felt himself again and rejuvenated. He wants to continue to feel this good for the remainder of the school year. What best piece of advice would you recommend?

Establish healthy relationships.

Although Chad appreciates living and working in culturally diverse environments, he tends to keep more quiet around those who are seemingly different than he is, because he does not want to say something embarrassing. Chad is culturally sensitive and respectful.

False

Baird is having trouble paying his bills. To take control of his financial situation, he has created a budget and inventoried his everyday expenses to see where most of his money is going. He should have considered seeking out professional advice first.

False

Christopher is taking a True/False type quiz. As he reviews his answers, he is second guessing himself. He should always go with his first instincts.

False

Colin likes to solve puzzles, riddles, and any brain-teasers he can get his hands on. He loves to brainstorm new ideas in solving problems. However, he does not have a very good track record in being an effective problem solver. Colin would benefit from engaging in better questioning techniques in order to arrive at better solutions.

False

For the final review before an exam, some instructors encourage students to put aside three hours per day, two days prior to the exam.

False

Ideally, your first review of new information learned in class should be completed within 72 hours.

False

In taking charge of one's own career, individuals must know what motivates them but look to a career coach to assess their values, positive personal qualities, and mission in life.

False

Open book tests are easier than almost any other kind of test.

False

Ryanne is left-brain dominant thinker and a visual learner. A mind map will likely be an effective note taking system for her in capturing lecture material.

False

Sadie feels it is important to always anticipate the very worst that could happen in any situation and engages in self-criticism as self-assessment strategies in the workplace and in school. She is on the right track for becoming a peak performer.

False

Shannon and her friends went to dinner, and she forgot to bring cash. She offered to pay the bill, and people could pay her for their portion now or later with the plan to pay the expense back when she got her bill. This was an unwise financial decision.

False

The purpose of a research paper is to find information and ideas that support your views.

False

When taking a multiple-choice test, do the hard problems first.

False

Your brain is more receptive to recall when you are able to set aside large blocks of study time.

False

Zoë feels that her assignments and excellent study habits used in high school to recall information should be enough to learn and retain what she is learning in college. She is likely correct.

False

Raul often lacks civility when working with others and wants to improve the way he handles himself. What should he do?

He should learn to listen with empathy to others.

Which visualization technique do divergent thinkers often use to organize their ideas in the brainstorming process?

Mind maps

Nick took the train from class to his interview. He arrived 15 minutes early, carrying coat, his backpack, pens, a pad, his portfolio and a folder with extra copies of his resume. What should he bring into the interview?

Only the pen, pad and the folder with extra copies of his resume because it looks cleaner.

Marnie analyzes market data to help her make decisions. Victor tends to make decisions based on history and his intuition. According to Carl Jung's Typology System, this is an example of:

a thinker versus a feeler.

You can develop critical thinking skills by:

changing your views based on new information.

Beatrice likes to work with data, and enjoys seeing projects through to the end. Based on John L. Holland's six occupational personality types, she is:

conventional

Casey and Agustin are roommates. Casey is from Indiana, and Agustin is from Argentina. Casey is surprised that Agustin is Caucasian and mentions that he thought most people in South America were Hispanic. He asks if Agustin is the son of a diplomat or an ex-patriot conducting business there. Agustin laughs warmly and says that Argentina is quite diverse in its culture with a lot of Europeans. Casey is put at ease for asking the question, and apologizes for not knowing much about Agustin's country. Casey could be considered:

culturally aware

One of the first steps in becoming a peak performer is to:

do an honest self-assessment.

Karl is faced with a plumbing problem he must solve. It would be helpful to begin to solve the problem by:

defining the known and unknown.

Given today's job market realities, even people with jobs should do all of the following EXCEPT:

hire a career coach.

In the Five-Part reading system, it is important to preview the material and to write down what you already know about the topic, as this will:

increase brain receptivity.

Muriel is easily distracted and cannot concentrate when her roommate is talking on the phone or listening to music. She should approach her roommate by:

letting her roommate know she is easily distracted by the noises her roommate makes and ask to work toward a win-win solution.

Dustin had a difficult time with a professor in one of his core major classes last semester. He wants to learn from someone more aligned with his ambition and learning style. What should he do?

meet with his academic advisor

A special strategy to use when taking a math test would be to:

state answers in the simplest form.

Joshua has math anxiety. He made sure to enroll in a course for which he had the right prerequisites; he has visited school tutoring services; and he maintains a positive attitude. To continue to overcome his math anxiety, he should also:

study with a group

Chad just finished his reading assignment. In the next 4-5 minutes, he should:

summarize in writing everything he can recall.

Allison has made it a goal to network with her classmates and instructors. To help build a rapport with instructors, she should try to:

take responsibility for her own learning.

To help build a rapport with instructors, one should try to:

take responsibility for their own learning.

Alexis has a full time job, going to school part time and is raising a family. She gets plenty of sleep at night, eats well and exercises regularly. She feels she is stressed and lacks the energy she needs to get through her weeks. Which of the following health management strategy will help increase her energy level the most?

taking a mini-vacation