Chapter1

Joshua has never been very successful in school but he considers himself to be smart in other ways. He is a self-made IT whiz, and likes to fix up old cars and resell them as a hobby. To increase his salary potential he has decided to get a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. His program will require a lot of math and small group project work. If he asked for your advice on being successful in school, which statement below would be most helpful?

B

Fritz is an intuitive person according to Carl Jung's Typology System, therefore he is likely to be a thinker when making decisions.

False.

Marlin has a lot of anxiety about the math class he is taking because he does not understand the material and is falling behind. He has applied the Adult Learning Cycle model and feels that, although it was helpful going through the stages, it has not helped as much as he thought it might. Marlin should try a different strategy, as this will not work for everyone.

False.

Phillip is an extrovert and learns best when he is working with a group of people. He is most likely an intrapersonal learner.

False.

Positive thinkers will seek perfection in themselves, and others.

False.

SCANS was developed to help people build self-esteem and confidence in the workplace.

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.

Yu Li is an innovative thinker who offers her coworkers and classmates an inspiring vision of what is possible. Her Four-Temperament profile is likely to be a Director.

False.

Chris learns best by seeing someone else do it before he tries it. What is most likely Chris' strongest learning style?

He is a visual learner.

Although Sean appreciated his teacher's negative feedback, he decided to continue on his own path focusing on his strengths. How does he show a positive attitude?

He is not easily discouraged.

Xavier cannot seem to grasp the "big picture" of what he is doing with his life. What should he do?

He should develop a mission statement.

Eileen is an intuitive person according to Carl Jung's Typology System; therefore:

NOT she is more likely to appreciate quantitative data.

Gwen asked her friend if she explained a new concept she learned from class to him. How is she using the Adult Learning Cycle?

She is teaching this information to her friend.

Zoe is a right-brained, disciplined, and aggressive director type of person. She commands respect and usually gets this from colleagues and peers. She recently clashed with a person in her group who seems to possess a similar personality type and temperament. Zoe has been upset about this and wants to have a better experience in their next meeting. Based on what you've learned about effective and ineffective personality traits and self-assessment strategies, how should she handle this situation?

She needs to engage in critical thinking and reflection to soften her approach, but remain confident in her strengths.

Heron uses visualization and affirmation techniques to perform well in her presentation, however, she could use some improvement in her eye contact and flow. Which self-management technique should she use to develop her skills in this area?

She should engage in critical thinking and reflection.

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.

When drafting a personal mission statement you should list your values, determine your life's purpose, and what legacy you'd like to leave.

True

Critical thinking skills are connected to self-management because they are used to help make sound decisions and solve problems.

True.

Danny was upset by his teacher's recommendation to manage his time better, but he could see his teacher's point and will seek ways to improve. Darryl has a positive attitude.

True.

Frances learns best not by seeing an example or model, but by trying it out for herself. She is most likely a kinesthetic learner.

True.

Having a positive attitude involves more than positive thinking.

True.

If you are having a hard time aligning yourself with the learning style of a professor you should try to cope and adapt instead of dropping the class.

True.

In recognizing the Four-Temperament Profile when working in a group, if you are working closely with a supporter, you should try your best to be a good listener.

True.

Natalia had a bad experience in working on a group project in her last class. She felt like her ideas were not being listened to, and she felt like she ended up having to do the majority of the work. According to the Four-Temperament Profile, Natalia is probably not a director.

True.

The Adult Learning Cycle does not have to begin at any particular stage.

True.

Darren has learned to anticipate the worst in his actions while hoping for the best. He is on the right track for becoming:

a peak performer.

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.

One way to use critical thinking skills in self-assessment is to:

adjust your opinions when you learn something new about yourself.

Jenna is not used to working in small groups and tends to shy from this teaching model. Her best option would be to:

be flexible and willing to try new approaches.

You should use the ABC Method of Self-Management to help you:

challenge negative thinking.

You can develop critical thinking skills by:

changing your views based on new information.

Satoshi had a great experience in working on a group project in his last class. He felt like people listened to his ideas and applied them in their project plan. According to the Four-Temperament Profile, Satoshi is probably a:

creator.

Elaine and her study team spent too much time arguing over their topic and strategies to complete their group project and paper, so they are far behind where they should be according to the instructor's suggested timeline. Rather than panic, the group decided to draw up a new timeline based on the time they had left. They divided and conquered what needed to be done, and set up status update meetings in an online forum. In the face of adversity this group most demonstrated:

critical thinking and collaborating skills.

Dennis is working on his degree but has not yet declared a major. He is not sure what he wants to do with his life. He should:

determine his mission statement and align his goals.

Supporters tend to be:

diplomatic.

Bella is an innovative thinker who is confident, assertive, and results oriented. Her Four-Temperament profile is likely to be a:

director and creator

In recognizing the Four-Temperament Profile when working in a group, if you are working closely with a creator, you should:

focus on ideas more than facts

A peak performer excels by:

focusing on results.

Sean is having a hard time relating with his professor and the group activity in his math class. His professor tends to be unorganized in his lectures and has the students work in teams to build formulas based on a model before them. Sean is probably having a difficult time adjusting because:

he is an analyzer while his teacher is a creator.

Jude analyzes data to help him make decisions while Mary uses her intuition over what she sees in the data. According to Carl Jung's Typology System, Mary:

is a feeler.

Jamal is a left-brain dominant thinker, therefore he:

likes to think abstractly or intuitively.

Peak performers become masters of excellence by focusing on:

maybe results. maybe critical thinking.

The ABC Method of Self-Management is helpful in:

replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts.

In the face of adversity a peak performer will likely:

see the advantage to be gained in the setback.

Eileen is an intuitive person according to Carl Jung's Typology System, therefore:

she is more likely to respond to body language.

Laurel got a horrible grade on her test. She quickly went over her errors and practiced the problems repeatedly while she also learned new information in class. Laurel is a peak performer because:

she is resilient.

Tatiana is explaining the math concept she is learning to her boyfriend. Which aspect of the Adult Learning Cycle is she applying?

teaching.

When drafting a personal mission statement you should consider all of these matters except:

the places you'd like to see.

Peak performers become masters of life's situations by developing:

their ability to control the quality of their lives.

A person who is an astute competitor most likely:

uses visualization and affirmation techniques.

Monique, who is 45, has a lot of anxiety about starting her college degree later in life. She can't imagine herself in classes with people so much younger than she and wonders if it is a mistake to go back to school. Which self-management tool will she find most helpful to replace her negative thinking with more positive thoughts?

visualization and affirmation