EDUC 1300 Final Exam Review

intellectual, or "hard," skills you gain in your academic field are called transferable skills

false

resilient people see crises as problem that can't be overcome.

false

smokeless tobacco is far less addictive than smoking cigarettes.

false

the majority of college students do not change their academics plans during their time in college

false

the paragraph format is recommended for taking notes during lecture in math courses.

false

tutoring services are only available to students who are struggling.

false

visual learners would benefit more talking with others about their lecture note than from underling or highlighting their notes.

false

when preparing to read an assigned section in a science text, you should look the end-of-chapter problems before reading the assigned material.

false

you are more likely to remember what you hear and read if it is totally new information unrelated to something you previously learned or experienced.

false

your own belief system does not affect how you interpret information.

false

your success both in college and in your future life will depend on how well you make decisions and solve problems.

true

stress does NOT commonly cause a person to experience___

decreased heart rate

Brad is running for mayor and has prepared a campaign speech designed to convince voters that he is the best person for the job. In making his argument, though, he used several logical fallacies. Which of Brad's comments appeals to false authority?

"Take it from local sprts legend Buzz Hopkins, who says I'd be a great mayor"

what should you do if the instructor calls on you to answer a question, but you don't know the answer?

admit that you don't know

the phrase "Never Eat Sour Watermelon" is an example of___used to remember the directions on the compass (North, East, South, and West)

an acrostic

you would use your semantic memory to recall___

an important date, such as an anniversary

if an essay question asks you to justify something, you should___

argue in support of a decison or conclusionusing evidence or reasoning

when Taryn's sociology instructor assigned a research paper, she initially planned to do all of her research online, as she had frequently done in high school. Instead, her instructor specified that students must use the library for their research and suggested that they follow the ten-minute rule. If Taryn follows the ten-minute rule, she will___

ask a librarian for help if she cannot ocate revelant infromation within ten minutes

when marking a textbook, it is MOST helpful to____

ask yourself what the most important ideas are before making any marks

when trying to remember detailed information, it is helpful to___

be confident that you can improve your memory

what is the first step of true critical thinking

being curious and asking question

continuing to eat even after you feel full is a sign of which condition?

bulimia

to learn new material, it is MOST important that you___

concentrate on what you hear and read

which level of Bloom's Taxonomy involves combining concepts and theories to form new, unique ideas?

create

when using the Cornell format to take notes, you should____

create a recall column

when preparing for a test, you should NOT

design an exam plan that involves waiting to review until the night before the test

alcohol is rarely a factor in cases of sexual assault and violence on campus.

false

active reading is type of reading you use when reading novels or magazines for pleasure.

false

Tina is an English major with a history major, but her school requires that she take some math courses to meet the general education requirement. She decided to enroll in calculus, but soon found that the reading strategies she used in her humanities and social science courses weren't quiet as effective when reading her calculus textbook. If Tina wants to better understand the main ideas and concepts in her calculus textbook, she should NOT____

focus on memorizing the solutions to problems

____involves writing worrying about punctuation, grammar, spelling, and background.

freewriting

when you are assigned a research paper, your first job is to

get an overview of your topic

to avoid plagiarism when preparing a research paper,_____

give appropriate credit when you use another person's actual words

if you take notes on laptop or tablet, you should____

include the date and topic of the class in the file name of each document

if you begin to feel anxiety while taking a test, you should NOT

lean foward with your shoulders hunched

Marcellus always takes good notes during class, but he often has difficulty remembering the material when he sits down to study on the weekend. A friend recently pointed out that if he reviewed his notes after class instead of waiting until the weekend, the information would still be fresh in his mind and he would understand the material better. Which strategy would be LEAST helpful to Marcellus as he studies his notes after class?

looking ahead to see which topic will be discussed in the next class

when creating your career plan, you should NOT

make decisons based on what your friends plan to do

Marcus has been studying for the first test in his calculus course. He was feeling confident about it until his instructor mentioned that it would be a machine-scored test. Although he knows the material, he is concerned that he might make a mistake filing out the Scantron form and wind up with a bad grade. As he fills out the Scantron form for his calculus test, Marcus should___

make sure the number on the form corresponds with the number of the test item

creative brainstorming and group discussion encourage___

original thought

to create mind map, you should first___

place a main idea in the center of the page

Gwen often feels tired during the day, but when she goes to bed at night, she always has difficulty falling asleep. She knowns that if she could better regulate her sleep, she'd have help Gwen establish better sleep habits?

reading for pleasure as a routine before going to bed

Nasha is setting up written planner for the term. She has already added important dates and deadlines from the school's academic calendar, written in the days and times of all of her classes, and added the dates of all of her midterm and final exams. What else should Nasha do as she prepares her planner?

reserve study time for each class and each assignment

when drawing conclusions about a particular aspect of a subject, you should NOT use sources that are

scholarly

which part of a chapter provides the most important ideas in the chapter?

summary

when communicating with others online, you should___

take steps to protect yur online identity

which strategy will NOT help you verify that you understand what you are reading?

taking a short break after reading for thrity minutes straight

diversity is

the difference in social and cultural identities among people living together

when reading textbooks in the social sciences, it is important to remember that___

these text describe reaserch and theory building

media literacy is the ability to

think deeply about what you see and read through the content and context of televison, film, adversting, radio, magazines, books, and the internet

fast thinker are MOST likely to

think somethig is true because they wish it to be true

which strategy would BEST help you develop a more positive attitude?

thinking about what you can learn from difficult situations you overcame

when preparing to enter a career for the first time, or to change careers, it is important to remember that___

to advance in your career, you must accept the risks that accompany employment

Juan started working as a bookkeeper for an engineering firm shortly after graduating from college. Over time, the business grew substantially, and the company eventually purchased a specialized accounting program tailored specifically to their organization. Before long, Juan had mastered the new software. Juan's ability to use this unique computer program is an example of a ___ skill.

transferable

before you can evaluate new ideas or make decisions, you must be able to break information into parts and determine structure, logic, consistencies, and inconsistencies.

true

electives are courses that you get to choose because they interest you.

true

episodic memory deals with particular events, their time, and their place

true

even if the textbooks material is exactly the same as lecture material, you should take the time to fully re-read both the chapter and your notes every time you study.

true

feeling types make decision based on their personal values, likes, and dislikes.

true

getting a good sense of your values, skills, aptitudes, personality, and interest will help you make a career choice that leads to success and satisfaction.

true

if you are using a scheduling app, you should monthly, weekly, and daily views of your calendar.

true

instead of relying on the instructor to give you everything you need to make the most of your learning, you should use your preferences, talents, and abilities to develop multiple ways to study and retain information.

true

it is important to drink plenty of water while consuming alcohol because alcohol dehydrates your body.

true

keeping an open mind will help you to get more out lectures and class discussions.

true

meeting people in college who have grown up with either more or fewer opportunities than you did is part of learning how to live in democracy.

true

people with a fixed mindset are often very sensitive about being wrong or making mistakes.

true

people without good thinking skills are easily convinced to buy a product, accept an idea, or vote for a political candidate.

true

perceiving emotions includes predicting how others might feel in a given situation.

true

reducing your notes and text pages into manageable study units will help you prepare for an exam that will cover large amounts of material.

true

shaking, sweating, and multiple cramps are symptoms of test anxiety.

true

the more education you have, the more likely you are to be employed and the higher your earnings will be.

true

when doing research, it's important to have a purpose for collecting information, and then to do something with it once you have it.

true

when taking a multiple-choice test, if you are confused by a question, you should place a check mark in the margin, leave it, and come back to it later.

true

when writing your notes in the summary format, you should first write your main points, and the state the purpose of your summary.

true

when you begin a test, you should quickly review the entire test and decide how much time you will send on each section.

true

actively engaging in learning will NOT help you____

view all cultures the same