SDV

Making a conscious effort to turn off filters, ignore distractions, and tune into what the other person is saying; is called what kind listening?

Active

Focusing on what is being said, repeating what you heard, asking a speaker to expand or clarify, looking for non-verbal signals, and listening for requests are principles of

Active Listening?

Match the following words with their meaning: Analyze

Break concept into key parts

How is your grade point average (GPA) calculated?

By dividing the total number of grade points earned in courses by the total number of credits attempted.

Giving someone the benefit of your full attention is a form of

Emphaty

Match the following words with their meaning: Discuss

Explain or review

A student cannot change their NOVAConnect/Student Email/Blackboard password.

False

Quoting authorities is a valuable tool to build an argument; but they do not have to be true subject matter experts on the issue you are discussing.

False

The URL, ".org" is normally used by commerical enterprises.

False

When considering options, it is not important to have all of the information at that time.

False

Match the following words with their meaning: Summarize

Give a brief, precise description of an idea or concept

Match the testing error example with the appropriate corrective step: I confused terms or concepts that I actually know well.

Give yourself time to read carefully and think before answering a question.

Who would you contact if you have technical issues?

IT Help Desk

Where would you go if you have a research paper due in two weeks, and want to learn more about what print and electronic resources are available?

Library

Acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, and jingles are commonly used

Mnemonic devices

Match the testing error example with the appropriate corrective step: I forgot to go back to a question I had skipped over.

Slow down! Don't rush through the exam. Take the time to do things right the first time.

You are having a lot of trouble in your ELI Math class and would like to get help with a tutor. What resource would you utilize?

SmartThinking

If a student repeats a course, how is the grade computed in the cumulative and curriculum GPA and for satisfying curricular requirements?

The last "A" through "F" grade earned.

Assessing, making judgements, and drawing conclusions from ideas, information, or data is identified as the evaluating thinking skill.

True

Considering the URL can give you a sense behind the motivation for publishing the material.

True

Effective studying is an ongoing process and should be done throughout the semester; not just before exams.

True

It is best to try to answer a multiple choice question in your own words, rather than relying on the choices.

True

Knowing the source of your information will help you to evaluate the strength of information you want to use to support your argument.

True

Looking for an "About Us" or "Biography" tab will tell you about the objective of a web site.

True

Maintaining good eye contact, nods, and light questions are forms of verbal and non-verbal feedback.

True

Most instructors read the body language of the students in the front rows to gauge how they are doing, and if they are losing the class.

True

Putting your emotions on hold is a way to allow you to listen better.

True

Reporting concerning behaviors you might notice in others to the CARE Team is a resource that students can utilize.

True

Using irrelevant similarities in two objects to draw a conclusion is called a false cause.

True

When a person tunes out another because he/she disagrees with what is being said, that person is usually mentally preparing a rebuttal.

True

Words like "always," "never," and "every" are words that are rarely found in a correct option.

True

You are generalizing if you are making assumptions about a whole group of people based on an inadequate sample.

True

[ ] memory allows one to apply knowledge to a specific task; while [ ] memory allows one to store and recall information.

[Short-term] [long-term]

How many words can the average listener process per minute?

400

Accepting the role of listener requires one to do all of the following, except:

Adjust your position often

What function in NOVAConnect allows you to know your requirements, both satisfied and not satisfied?

Advisement Report

A student should apply for graduation online at the beginning of the semester he/she intends to graduate.

Apply for graduation online

You are interested in identifying careers that might be a good fit for your interests, values, and skills. Who would you contact?

Career Counselor

This method of note-taking that is good for visual learners because it captures the relationships among ideas

Concept Maps

Match the following words with their meaning: Define

Describe the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept

Non-verbal signals play the following roles when listening, except

Determine personal space

Critical thinking requires you to use bias and assumptions to evaluate evidence or information to make a decision or reach a conclusion.

False

Good essay answers are based on your thoughts, and do not have to include examples from class or the course materials.

False

One can judge speakers fairly if he/she makes assumptions about the speaker's beliefs or ideals based on their accent.

False

Match the testing error example with the appropriate corrective step: I confused terms or concepts.

Join a study group. Check and practice your active reading and listening skills. Schedule regular study time for this course.

Which note-taking method is not recommended as it focuses on capturing as much of what the instructor says as possible; but not on processing the information.

Lists

What office coordinates a variety of social, curricular, and special-interest clubs and organizations that you can join?

Office of Student Activities

Match the testing error example with the appropriate corrective step: I did not study the material for that question.

Practice predicting possible questions better.

The learning cycle consists of what four steps?

Prepare Absorb New Ideas Record Review/Apply

What is the primary purpose of an A.A.A. or A.A.S. degree?

To prepare a student for employment.

A person sitting with their legs crossed the other way, slumped over, and arms crossed across their chest indicates that the person is

Uninterested