UCF SLS1501 FINAL

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average student load debt

$29,400

Career decision making

-Self assessment: considering your personality, values, abilities, and interests. - Finding career info: such as educational requirements, job tasks, salary) - Take action.

Online courses

-Synchronous: Classes meets on same day and time but online instead of in person -Asynchronous: Not together at the same "time", but you interact with classmates and complete tasks online.

Stress management

-Take Care of Yourself - Sleep, exercise, nutrition i. Eat well ii. Sleep iii. Exercise (30 min a day) iv. All are linked to academic success v. Common sense but we don't do it. -Challenging Negative Thoughts i. The more negatively you think about a situation, the worse you will do. Shift to more realistic, positive thoughts

external locus of control

-belief that your actions do not have impact on consequences -outside factors such as luck

Active bystander

-call 911 -cause a distraction -get friends help -say something -make a simple plan -ACT asses, choose, take action

(Wheel) Types of health/wellness

-emotional -environmental -social -intellectual -financial -spiritual -physcial -occupational

Ryan & Deci (2000)

-showed that intrinsic motivation is powerful -needs their needs met in order to succeed

Cognitive strategies

-stop negative thoughts -challenge and investigate -have realistic thoughts

Internal Locus of Control

-your actions impact consequences -you are in control

Decision making - 6 steps

1) Keep your goals visible 2) Gather relevant info 3) Creatively identify and explore lots of possible options 4) Evaluate options 5) Decide and take action 6) Assess whether your choice supported your goal and was effective

The acronym P.O.W.E.R., as used in your textbook, stands for. A. prepare, originate, write, enlighten, review. B. prepare organize, work evaluate, rethink. C. plan, offer, work, earn, realize. D. practice, organize, work, evaluate, research.

B. prepare organize, work evaluate, rethink.

Because students should take responsibility for knowing how they are doing in their classes, the professor in this class has established A. a perfect attendance bonus. B. the points system. C. dropping the lowest test grade. D. an attendance policy.

B. the points system

Self-efficacy

Belief in your ability to complete a task.

A student who is taking 1 class for a total of 3 credit hours should plan to spend up to ___ additional hours per week on school-related work. A. 1. B. 3. C. 9. D. 15.

C. 9

Chucking

Grouping information

90 percent

If you review right afyer hearing a lecture, and again within 24 hours, your recalls soars to ______

External locus of control

Individual believes they have little control over what happens

Skills valued by employers

Integrity and...

Comprehension

Is the ability to understand the main ideas and details as they ere written.

Retrieval practice

Is the best way to test your knowledge students perform better

Mnemonic Devices

Memory tricks that help you remember information

What are the 3 stages of moral development?

Pre-conventional Conventional Post-conventional

Unsubsidized

Start to accure interest from the moment you sign the loan.

Dietz-Uhler & Lanter (2009)

Students that reflected first did better on the quiz than those who took the quiz first

What was the major finding of Dietz-Uhler& Lanter

Students who completed reflection performed better

Karpicke & Blunt (2011)

Students who just studied thought they did best but they did not. Overconfidence - may stop studying too soon.

Brothen (1996) and Geedes (2009)

Students who regularly checked their grades had higher levels of motivation and success compared to students who did not check their grades regularly.

Type of loans

Subsidized Unsubsidized

The SQ3R Reading System

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

Use note cards

The information is condensed and written, so this is kinesthetic and tactile.

practice

Through repetition, you put information into your long-term memory

Use all your senses

Visualize, Listen, and Move while studying

social theory

our relationships with others impact our motivation

Cognitive theory

our thoughts and interpretations impact moods and behavior

Musical

ability to comprehend and create music

outcome feedback

after you receive you grade

The note-taking method in which you dive your paper into sections and use the largest section for the body of notes and the left-hand side for key ideas, terms, and phrases is known as a. the Cornell method. b. the summary method. c. outlining. d. a fishbone diagram.

a. the Cornell method.

The policy that, under certain circumstances allows a student to re-tale a class to try to get a higher grade is called. a. the grade forgiveness policy. b. the do-over policy. c. the replacement policy. d. the grade recovery policy.

a. the grade forgiveness policy.

The first step in career planning is to think about what you enjoy doing. a. true. b. false.

a. true

According to the class presentation, in many ways our thoughts determine our "reality" a. true. b. false.

a. true.

An educational plan allows students to map out how and when they will meet all the requirements of their chosen degree and/or major. a. true. b. false.

a. true.

Being aware of the biases that may affect our thinking can help us avoid them. a. true. b. false.

a. true.

Distance learning courses require significant discipline, personal responsibility, and time management skills. a. true. b. false.

a. true.

Having a technology backup plan, which is essential for the successful student, should include making copies, having alternate computer and printer access, and leaving time for things to go wrong. a. true. b. false.

a. true.

Preparedness and adaptability are crucial in overcoming learning style difficulties. a. true. b. false.

a. true.

When selecting elective courses, students should consider what they plan to major in and, if applicable, the school to which they plan to transfer. a. true. b. false.

a. true.

what will give you the greatest chance to solve a problem successfully? a. using your analytical, creative, and practical skills. b. analyzing to separate fact from opinion. c. evaluating each potential solution. d. using your analytical skills.

a. using your analytical, creative, and practical skills.

Motivational Strategy

reward yourself -celebrate positive feeling -share your accomplishments

service learning

teaching and learning that intergrates with community service

Holland's career theory

what are the six basic themes in which work environments can be characterized a. Realistic b. Investigative c. Artistic d. Social e. Enterprising Conventional

Considering the expertise of the source, looking for biases, using multiple sources, and noting the publisher or sponsoring institution are important when A. protecting yourself from "spam". b. evaluating information you find on the Web. c. creating a bibliography. d. formulating your search for information on the web.

b. evaluating information you find on the Web.

According to the text, the most important aspect of taking notes is a. understanding the instructor's goals. b. using complete sentences. c. hearing what the instructor says. d. active listening and thinking.

d. active listening and thinking.

Research indicated that students to tend to remember more when they a. alternate study environments b. mix the content of study sessions and space them apart. c. test themselves. d. all of he above.

d. all of he above.

Which is true about your PantherWeb? a. it includes a grade point average (GPA) calculator. b. its appearance can be customized. c. it includes a personal calendar onto which you can place College events. d. all of the above true.

d. all of the above true.

Recall Memorization

the transfer of information frim short-term memory into long-term memory.

A resource in the library called Opposing Viewpoints is useful for students preparing to a. write an argumentative essay b. give a persuasive speech c. write a research paper on a controversial topic. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above.

recall

this means you not only have retained it but also can remember it when needed.

If you think you need to consider withdrawing from a class, what should you do prior to the withdrawal deadline? a. talk to the professor. b. talk to an academic advisor. c. talk to a financial aid representative if you are receiving financial aid d. all of the above.

d. all of the above.

During add/drop, a student might decide to _____ a class, which does not count as an attempt and does not lead to a grade or credit fore the class, but which requires a student to attend the class. a. drop. b. add. c. CLEP. d. audit

d. audit

The classification number that tells you where to find a particular book in the library is known as the a. stack. b. URL. c. periodical. d. call number.

d. call number.

Pride, respect, progress, ethics, teamwork are the five main pillars of a. careers. b. academics. c. diversity. d. civility.

d. civility.

A person who evaluates people primarily on the basis of their membership in a particular group is a. racists b. exclusionary. c. naive. d. prejudiced.

d. prejudiced.

According to your textbook, you will find it easier to concentrate on longer reading assignments if you a. break them into several smaller segments. b. read them straight through. c. read them out loud. d. read them while watching TV.

d. read them while watching TV.

The most important aspect of reading is a. speed. b. being an analytical reader. c. having the right tools of the trade. d. understanding the material.

d. understanding the material.

According to the text, which of the following is considered a good note-taking tip? A. use both sides of the paper. b. try to write down everything your instructor says. c. use complete sentences. d. use abbreviations.

d. use abbreviations.

Diversity & interacting with others

differences among individuals disabilities visual and invisible don't define a person interactoins play a major role in learning step out side of comfort zone -Increase critical thinking -Less likely to endorse stereotypes -Others being less likely to judge you

Stacking Technique

visualize objects that represent points, and stack them on top of each other.

Write it down

you are reinforcing learning by using your eyes, hand, fingers, and arm.

changeable attribution theory

you have the power to change the cause (Effort)

Study in short sessions

you will use the power of concentration more fully and the brain retains information better.

self efficacy

your belief in your ability to complete tasks

Kohlberg's Moral development

~preconventional -decisions based on possible punishment ~conventional -rules are rigidly followed ~post conventional -rules are values but values may provide justification for not following the rules

Self regulation

• Self-Regulation -Helps you stay on task with goals -Increases likelihood of success -Involves 3 steps -Setting goals -Monitoring progress towards these goals -Making changes as needed to reach goals

Review (The SQ3R Reading System)

go over questions you draw from reading and make sure you answered them.

eustress

good stress

Holland's theory

if you can identify a work environment or career that matches with you, you will like your job

Internal locus of control

individual believes their actions impact consequences.

Retention

is the process by which you store importnant information. Repetition and practice help you.

Association

linking new material with old material making it meaningful and easier to understand

behavioral theory

motivated by consequences

Interpreting success & failures

Attribution theory

Question (The SQ3R Reading System)

Find the main points and begin to formulate ______

Firtson K. K. (2008)

-Impact of journaling on Student's Self efficacy and locus of control -self efficacy improved for the ones who journaled

maslow's hierarchy of needs

(top to bottom) -self actualization -esteem -love and belonging -saftey -physiological needs

UCF students & depression

-28.8% of UCF students reported feeling so depressed that it interfered with their ability to function - 8.2% reported to having been diagnosed or treated for depression. - 7.8% seriously considered suicide.

Self reflection

-At the heart of the self regulation process -Process of pausing to carefully consider the you have made toward your goals -Questions during self reflection phase: Learning strategies Motivation Belief

Four motivational theories

-Behavioral - consequences -Cognitive- thoughts of events -Humanistic - if needs are met -Social - our relationships with others

Types of stress

-Facilitative anxiety (eustress) - just enough -Debilitating anxiety (distress) - too much

Being an active bystander

- Bystander intervention i. Awareness ii. Sense of responsibility iii. Tack action iv. Perception of norms - How to take action i. Call 911 ii. Cause a distraction iii. Speak up if you see someone who looks uncomfortable

Accuracy of self-assessments

- Don't be too overconfident - Accurate judgments are important - seek external information to increase accuracy

Wellness wheel

- Intellectual - Emotional - Social - Spiritual - Physical - Environmental

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence

1) Visual/ linguistic 2) Logical/math 3) Visual/spatial 4) Kinesthetic 5) Musical 6) Intrapersonal 7) Interpersonal 8) Naturalistic 9) Existential/philosophical

Consequences of underage drinking

1) school problems 2) social problems 3) legal problems 4) physical problems 5) unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity 6) disruption of normal growth and sexual development 7) physical and sexual assault 8) higher risk for suicide and homicide 9) alcohol related car crashes and other injuries 10) memory problems 11) abuse of other drugs 12) changes in brain development 13) death from alcohol poisoning

According to Western University, what are the 3 main factors affecting student performance?

1) stress 2) anxiety 3) lack of sleep

steps to good decision making

1. consider your goals 2. what do i need to know in order to make this decision? 3. be open and flexible; make judge later 4. pros, cons, consequences; get advice 5. trust the process and act 6. assess and reflect

Interpreting skills

1. noting the difference between fact and opinion 2. recongnizing cause and effect 3. drawing inferences and conclusions

How many steps are in the decision making process?

6

Holland's theory

6 basic themes work environments can be characterized 1) realistic 2) investigative 3) artistic 4) social 5) enterprising 6) conventional

Because students show that students who feel connected to their college enjoy greater academic success, the First-Year Experience office at Palm Beach State College has implemented the __________ to encourage students to explore what the college has to offer. A. Passport to Success program. B. Guest lecture seires. C. Transfer student information tablets. D. All of the above.

A. Passport to Success program.

Deep Freeze deletes anything that students save on College computers when the power goes off. A. True. B. False.

A. True.

Which of the following is important in career planning? A. research. B. administration. C. negotiations. D. delagating

A. research.

Students who have a complaint about a professor should speak to which person first? A. the professor. B. academic advisor. C. the associate dean. D. the department chairperson.

A. the profesor

It is important to schedule free time on your master calendar. A. true. B. false.

A. true

Putting your head down, wearing sunglasses, having a phone on your desk, sitting all the way in the back, wearing ear buds, and texting are examples of behaviors that professors frown upon because they all can interfere with communication and attentiveness in the classroom. A. true. B. false.

A. true

Students who are late, leave early, make appointments that conflict with class time ask if class can be dismissed early, and/or complain about their class schedule make a poor impression on professors because the students are the ones who chose the schedule in the first place, so not wanting to adhere to it reflects a lack of maturity. A. true. B. false.

A. true

The difference between effective time management and time management that doesn't work lies in how well you deal with the inevitable surprises. A. true. B. false.

A. true

Cultural competence--a basic understanding of others' customs, perspectives, background, and history--permits us to act with civility toward others through understanding different cultures. A. true. B. false.

A. true.

When setting a goal, ensuring that it is related to your values, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-related can help you improve its effectiveness. A. true. B. false.

A. true.

On average, college graduates earn about ___ percent more than high school graduates over their working lifetimes. A. 90. B. 75. C. 50. D. 30.

B. 75

Which of the following is an effective way to deal with procrastination? A. Focus on the large task. B. Break large tasks into small pieces. C. Avoid working with others. D. Don't think about the costs and effects of procrastination.

B. Break large tasks into small pieces.

Regarding students' academic progress, all of the following are true except A. it can impact financial aid. B. because Palm Beach State has open admissions, students are allowed to continue taking courses regardless of their grades. C. both grades and withdrawals are factored in. D. students can earn special academic recognition.

B. because Palm Beach State has open admissions, students are allowed to continue taking courses regardless of their grades.

If a student wakes up in the morning and realizes he or she is too ill to attend class that day, the best thing to do is A. stay home and show up for the next class. B. e-mail or call the professor as soon as the student makes the decision to stay home, and if an assignment is due that day, e-mail it or send it in with a friend prior to the class meeting time. C. contact a study buddy to get the notes. D. check the syllabus.

B. e-mail or call the professor as soon as the student makes the decision to stay home, and if an assignment is due that day, e-mail it or send it in with a friend prior to the class meeting time

It is best to prepare a daily to-do list several days in advance. A. true. B. false.

B. false

Professors are ultimately responsible for making sure students know College information. A. true. B. false.

B. false

Students can miss up to 25% of calls meetings (8 meetings) and still pass as long as all absences are excused. A. true.. B. false.

B. false

The goal of time management is to schedule every moment so that your entire day is planned out. A. true. B. false.

B. false

When identifying priorities, it is best to choose general goals rather than specific activities. A. true. B. false.

B. false

What is the inner power and psychological energy that directs and fuels your behavior? A. responsibility. B. motivation. C. thinking. D. preparation.

B. motivation.

When using a planner, writing down regular time commitments such as work shifts and class meetings is A. not necessary because you are unlikely to forget these. B. not necessary because planners are for deadlines and dates only. C. a good idea because you can then see how much remaining time you have. D. a good idea because you might forget.

C. a good idea because you can then see how much remaining time you have.

What will have the biggest impact on your SLS 1501 experience? A. your outlook and attitude. B. how much work and thought you put into it. C. both A and B. D. none of the above.

C. both A and B

Which of the following statements about Add/Drop is false? A. it takes place during the first week of the term. B. it is a time for students to make sure their schedule are workable. C. dropped classes count as attempts on students' transcripts. D. it is very important to attend every class and review each syllabus during this time.

C. dropped classes count as attempts on students' transcripts.

According to the Career Center video, choosing a career is a _____. A. skill. B. snap. C. process. D. gamble.

C. process.

A person who learns best by touching, manipulating objects, and doing things would be referred to as a(n) A. auditory/verbal learner. B. read/write learner. C. tactile/kinestheitc learner. D. visual/graphic learner.

C. tactile/kinestheitc learner.

Advantages to online courses

Convenient Flexible Save travel time Higher-level discussions Review course content easily May be more social connections

Which of the following services is/are not offered by the Career Center? A. help with resume writing and interviewing skills. B. assistance with college major selection. C. career assessment and information. D. transportation to job interviews.

D. transportation to job interviews.

Which statement is true? A. the Online Career Center includes a list of employment vacancies. B. Palm Beach State offers informational programs about different careers. C. Career mentors are people listed on the College's Online Career Center who have volunteered to talk with Palm Beach State students about their work. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

According to your textbook, P.O.W.E.R. Learning is A. a strategy way for achieving higher test scores. B. a way to make learning a lifelong habit. C. a method to deal with fast-changing technology. D. a system to increase your chances of success at any task.

D. a system to increase your chances of success at any task.

Packing up early as the end of class time nears A. is considered rude and disruptive to those who are trying to pay attention B. suggests that a student is not interested in this class. C. can cause a student to miss important end-of-class announcements. D. all of the above.

D. all of the above

Students can benefit greatly from the diversity of Palm Beach State College because A. they can learn about other countries without the time and expense of travel. B. a variety of perspectives can lead to better problem-solving. C. they can cultivate the ability to appreciate and work with all kinds of people. D. all of the above.

D. all of the above.

The College's Academic Calendar includes A. term beginning and ending dates. B. add/drop and withdrawal deadlines. C. student holidays. D. all the above.

D. all the above.

The process of evaluation consists of A. accepting that you can't control everything B. trying new experiences C. taking responsibility for your failures and successes. D. determining how well the work you produced matches your goals.

D. determining how well the work you produced matches your goals.

Coulter-Kern Shekel Walker Fogle (2013)

Does participating in a service project increase career knowledge for college students? yes

Iglesias et al. (2005)

Does stress management program for students decrease stress levels? -yes

Subsidized

Don't accure interest while you are a student

What is the external drive for someone to engage in a task called?

External motivation

Role of Faculty

Faculty-student connections are linked to student success and a more positive self-concepts.

40 minutes

How long before the brain needs to take a break to process information effectively?

Disadvantages to online courses

More difficult to identify main points Easy to forget to "go to class" Technology problems Miss out on immediate feedback during discussion Delay in getting questions answered Social connections may be less personal

seven numbers

Most people can remember up to _____ in a row.

OCEAN

Openness: like to try new things and enjoy a variety of activities. Conscientiousness: responsible, organized, careful, and self-disciplined. Extraversion: enjoy the company of others, social, fun to be around. Agreeableness: cooperative, trusting of others. Neuroticism: worry a lot, anxious, high strung.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (bottom to top)

Physiological Safety Love and belonging Esteem Self-actualization

Set Goals, Create and Outline, Identifying Key words

Reading Strategies

Recite

Reading out loud ond hearing the material reinforces it and helps you remember.

Karpicke and Blunt found that what strategy was most powerful in trying to remember information?

Recalling the information

Investigative

Scientific thinker, prefers working with ideas

Best predictor for success in online course

Self discipline

What are good questions to ask yourself when doing assignments?

Self-reflecting questions

What is the best way to deal with high amounts of stress?

Talking to a professional

method-of-place technique

Uses imagery and association to aid memory.

Dietz-Uhler B and Lanter (2009)

Using four question technique to enhance learning -reflection first ended up in higher grades

Dunlowsky & Rawson (2012)

What happens when students are over confident? - they stop practicing and perform poorly

Interpreting

What you read means developing ideas of your own and being able to summarize in your own words.

Acronyms

Words formed from the first letters of a series of other words.

Read (The SQ3R Reading System)

_____ actively, it is important.

Recite (The SQ3R Reading System)

_____ main ideas and key points.

Survey (The SQ3R Reading System)

_____ the material before reading it. Quickly peruse the contents.

Which of the following is not a way to reduce test anxiety? a. ask other students how much time they spent preparing. b. relax your body. c. talk positively to yourself. d. avoid drugs.

a. ask other students how much time they spent preparing.

An essay test prompt that asks you to justify something requires you to a. discuss the reasons for your conclusions or the question's premise. b. provide examples. c. break into smaller parts and discuss each part separately. d. explain clearly, simply, and concisely.

a. discuss the reasons for your conclusions or the question's premise.

When revising and editing your writing, a. edit and proofread multiple times. b. avoid making too many changes. c. you can count on spell check and grammar check to do all the work for you. d. don't go to a tutor unless you are in a developmental or EAP class.

a. edit and proofread multiple times.

Acronyms and acrostics are examples of a. mnemonics. b. methods of loci. c. memory styles. d. visualization techniques.

a. mnemonics.

Gestures, voice changes, and repetition are examples of things we want to _______ when taking notes. a. observe. b. review. c. ignore d. none of the above

a. observe.

According to the class presentation, the only thing(s) we can control is(are) a. ourselves. b. how other perceive us. c. the good and bad things that surround us. d. none of the above

a. ourselves.

________ is a technique of verbal listening in which a listener rephrases what a speaker has said, trying to echo the speaker's meaning. a. reflective feedback. b. insightful mirroring. c. conversational marker. d. questioning.

a. reflective feedback.

When writing a paper, you can best use your planner for a. scheduling each step of the process so you don't get overloaded. b. remembering the due date. c. reminding yourself to go to a tutor. d. setting a time to learn to keyboard.

a. scheduling each step of the process so you don't get overloaded.

Intrapersonal

ability to engage in self-reflection

Interpersonal

ability to engage in social behavior

Naturalistic

ability to identify patterns in nature

Visual/spatial

ability to perceive spatial relationships

Existential/philosophical

ability to think deeply about philosophical questions such as the meaning of life.

Visual/ linguistic

ability to use language

Logical/math

ability to use logic and solve mathematical problems

Kinesthetic

ability to use your body to perform tasks

Realistic

athletic, prefers working with things and outdoors

Which degree is designed for students who plan to continue their academic studies? a. AS. b. AA. c. Certificate. d. PhD

b. AA.

______ requires that student to stay out of school for one semester to reflect on his or her academic goals and level of commitment to education; it is noted on the student's permanent record. a. academic probation. b. academic suspension c. academic dismissal. d. academic detention.

b. academic suspension

Which of the following about the Computer Lab is false? a. free assistance and tutoring in a variety of subjects is available. b. children are allowed as long as they are accompanied by a student. c. cell phones should be one silent and calls should be taken outside. d. laptops are permitted on battery power.

b. children are allowed as long as they are accompanied by a student.

The "cite this" tool offered with many online library resources will always provide you with the perfect MLA and APA citations. a. true. b. false

b. false

You should know for sure what you want to do professionally when you enter college. a. true. b false.

b. false

A resume should include everything about you to give the potential employer a complete picture. a. true. b. false.

b. false.

If you approach each new memorization task as something new and unrelated to your previous knowledge, you will learn it better and recall it more easily. a. true. b. false.

b. false.

If you fail an exam, it is best to throw it away and move on with your life. a. true. b. false.

b. false.

Once you discover your ideal study environment, you will never need different study strategies for different subjects and different test formats. a. true. b. false.

b. false.

Pretending to explain your reading material to a fellow classmate helps you to A. recognize flaws in an argument. b. identify weak spots in your understanding of material. c. prioritize the ideas in the material. d. personalize the ideas and themes.

b. identify weak spots in your understanding of material.

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight forms of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner? a. interpersonal intelligence. b. instinctual intelligence. c. naturalist intelligence. d. bodily kinesthetic intelligence.

b. instinctual intelligence.

If your instructor's teaching style is traditional lecture and you are an interpersonal leaner, you might choose to a. focus on the abstract concepts to get the "big picture" b. join study group to review and discuss issues with other students. c. adapt by sitting in a different location in class. d. ask the instructor to recommend charts, graphs, or photos to illustrate the concepts.

b. join study group to review and discuss issues with other students.

When you receive the test, which of the following is a good strategy? a. begin answering questions immediately. b. read the directions carefully. c. don''t scan the whole test since this might increase anxiety. d. avoid asking any questions.

b. read the directions carefully.

According to your textbook, what is the best way to remember what you have read? a. put it away for least two days. b. rethink the material, rereading the more difficult or important parts. c. write a one-page summary. d. highlight key words.

b. rethink the material, rereading the more difficult or important parts.

Which of the following is false? a. students with research projects will usually save time if they start by asking a reference librarian for advice. b. the reference desk and materials are on the first floor of the library. c. periodicals and reference materials cannot be checked out. d. study rooms are available on the second and third floors of the library.

b. the reference desk and materials are on the first floor of the library.

distress

bad stress

resilience

being able to bounce back after a traumatic event

Intention

being interested and willing to learn

In class, wearing inappropriate clothing, snuggling with your significant other, yawning loudly, grooming, paying too much attention to the clock, and not asking for help when you need it are all behaviors that a. might impact your participation grade. b. show a lack of maturity. c. both A and B. d. none of the above.

c. both A and B.

Looking for conservative qualifying terms and absolute qualifying terms is a good idea when you have to a. guess on a true/false question. b. guess on a multiple choice question. c. both A and B. d. none of the above.

c. both A and B.

When you send an e-mail to a professor, you can get an idea of when to expect a reply a. by considering normal business hours. b. by the 24-hour rule c. by looking at his or her office hours. d. none of the above

c. by looking at his or her office hours.

According to the video, each of the following is a main part of note-taking except a. observe. b. review. c. consolidate. d. record

c. consolidate.

"All college students who drink beer make less than a 4.0 G.P.A. It is obvious then that drinking beer lowers a student's grade. "The person who made this statement believes that a. myth is applicable to common sense. b. truisms are factually true. c. correlation proves causation. d. generalities are definitive statements.

c. correlation proves causation.

________ is the first step in solving any problem. a. generating alternatives. b. separating fact from opinion. c. defining the problem as clearly as possible. d. imagining the outcome.

c. defining the problem as clearly as possible.

Which of the following is not a benefit of testing? a. getting feedback on your study strategies. b. improving your critical thinking skills. c. discovering how intelligent you are. d. committing information to memory.

c. discovering how intelligent you are.

What term refers to shared national origins or cultural patterns? a. culture. b. environment. c. ethnicity. d. race

c. ethnicity.

What term refers to the learned behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes that characterize a society or population? a. culture. b. environment. c. ethnicity. d. race

c. ethnicity.

Which of the following is the first step toward overcoming stereotypes and developing cultural competence? a. researching your own customs, perspectives, background, and history. b. ignoring people's backgrounds. c. exploring your own prejudices and stereotypes. d. studying other cultures and customs.

c. exploring your own prejudices and stereotypes.

According to the video, a study-efficient schedule is one that a. allows you to study in as little time as possible. b. requires you to visit tutors daily. c. gives you time to review notes between classes. d. none of the above.

c. gives you time to review notes between classes.

The ability to determine what information is necessary, and then to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information is called a. education technology. b. netiquette. c. information competency. d. all of the above.

c. information competency.

Using the databases available through the Palm Beach State library site a. is approximately the same as searching the web with google. b. is possible for anyone with internet access. c. is advisable for research since these sources are credible. d. is more expensive for students than searching with Google.

c. is advisable for research since these sources are credible.

When posting your resume on an online employment site, rememer to a. use passive words. b. use unusual styles. c. proofread, proofread, and proofread again. d. include tabbed and italicized information.

c. proofread, proofread, and proofread again.

According to the class presentation, we make the best use of our personal resources when we spend them in ways that go along with our a. peers' b. parents' expectations. c. values and goals. d. style.

c. values and goals.

In our class, which of the following is not among the four reasons to turn in work even if it's late? a. you can still learn something. b. it shows you're trying. c. you get at least 50% of the points. d. it can boost your final grade, possibly by as much as one letter grade.

c. you get at least 50% of the points.

Attention

concentrate, observe, and be attentive to details

Artistic

creative, prefers instructed situations and working independently

When e-mailing a professor, all of the following are good ideas except a. use only college e-mail account. b. you can can check the professor's c;ass times and office hours to get an idea when he or she might see your message. c. include the days and times your class meets. d. write casually so the professor knows you are friendly.

d. write casually so the professor knows you are friendly.

Conventional

detail-oriented, prefers clerical and structured tasks.

unchangeable attribution theory

do not have power to change cause (luck)

cognitive feedback

during homework or studying

Humanistic theory

everyone wants to succeed and can do so if their basic needs are met

Social

helper, prefers working with others

Celio, Durlak & Dymniki (2011)

how do students who engage in service learning benefit from the experience? -better social skills and academic performance

Subsidized loans

interest does NOT increased over time

unsubsidized loans

interest does increased over time

distractions

keep you from paying attention and remembering what you're trying to learn.

Enterprising

leader, prefers to influence and persuade others

Acrostics

made up of sentneces in which the first letter stands for something.

Go from general to specific

many people learn better by looking at the big picture to the specifics.

external attribution theory

something outside is causing success or failure

Internal Attribution theory

something within is causing success or failures

Mindfulness

the state in which you are totally in the moment and part of the process


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