Academic Foundations Seminar Final Exam

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Which problem solving approach could be described as creating a visualization, sketch, flow chart, or other visual representation? A) Intuitive B) Trial and error C) Sketch it D) Root cause analysis

Sketch it

Which of the following is not mentioned as a high impact practice for college students? A) Undergraduate research B) Study abroad C) Tutoring D) Internships

Tutoring

__________ ____________ is the popular modern habit of indicating that one has virtue merely by expressing disgust or favor for certain political ideas, cultural happenings, or even the weather.

virtue signaling

How long should an elevator speech be? A) less than 30 seconds B) 30 seconds to a minute C) 1 to 2 minutes D) 2 to 3 minutes

30 seconds to a minute

How many levels of severity does USF have for Academic Integrity violations? A) 4 B) 5 C) 3 D) 2

4

When reading for class, how long should breaks be? A) 120 or 240 minutes B) 90 or 120 minutes C) 5 or 10 minutes D) 30 or 40 minutes

5 to 10 minutes

What is the minimum amount of time you should start studying before a test? A) 24 hours B) 8 hours C) 7 days D) 3 days

7 days

Which of the following is not an example of a learning preference? A) Comfort or chair B) Visual C) Time of day D) Music

visual

The term "_____________ " means more than just physical health, exercise or nutrition. It is the combination of many aspects of well-being.

wellness

Problem solving in numeracy essentially comes down to: A) compromise B) process of elimination C) negotiation D) word problems

word problems

If your instructor uses PowerPoint slides, you should __________ A) Copy them as best as you can in class while your professor is lecturing on them B) Print them for yourself if they are posted on Canvas C) Write out your own summary keywords and details

write out your own summary keywords

Which of the following is not a good investment? A) Car B) House C) Stock D) Bond

Car

Which of the following behaviors would negatively affect your brand? A) Checking your phone during class B) Treating your peers with respect C) Arriving early to class and staying attentive D) Turning in homework on time

Checking your phone during class

True or False: According to the "Principles of the Science of Learning and Memory", your emotions or feelings toward a class subject do not have any impact on learning.

False

True or False: According to the Transtheoretical Model, external behavioral changes come before internal attitude changes.

False

True or False: Being a mammal is a sufficient condition for being a human.

False

True or False: Deferment stops the accrual of interest on loans.

False

True or False: Even though there are many branches to social science, there is one overarching method used to conduct investigations.

False

True or False: FindIt! includes access to all of the USF Library databases

False

True or False: Freedom of Speech means that people can only say things that agree with popular opinions.

False

True or False: If a student is worried about being respected and whether or not they belong, this will not compete with their learning.

False

True or False: In the article "First-Year College Students' Time Use," by the time students were in their second semester of college, they planned to spend the same amount of of time on academics per week as they did their first semester.

False

True or False: Multi-tasking makes you more productive

False

True or False: Online classes do not have set schedules.

False

True or False: Research shows that knowing what to do in regards to spending money is the primary cause in leading people to take the right action.

False

True or False: The definitions for types of Academic Dishonesty in the USF catalog are divided into exactly two categories of cheating and complicity.

False

True or False: The impression you make online is not as important as the impression you make when you meet people in person.

False

True or False: The purpose of career planning is to choose your one ideal job.

False

True or False: USF students can withdraw ("W") from as many classes as they want.

False

True or False: When looking at growth mindset and fixed mindset, they are mutually exclusive, meaning you are either one or the other.

False

True or False: When you withdraw from a course after drop/add, you do not have to pay for the course.

False

True or False: It is generally advised that all students audio-record lectures for later replaying.

False

What type of mindset does someone have if they believe skills and intelligence are set and that some people are just naturally good at things? A) Growth mindset B) Extrinsic mindset C) Fixed mindset D) Intrinsic mindset

Fixed mindset

What term does time spent on the Bull Runner bus or waiting for class to start describe? A) Involvement moments B) Found moments C) Social media moments D) Zone-out moments

Found moments

True or False: Although learners may have individual preferences (learn in groups, listen to music, etc), generally speaking the way we learn is pretty similar across people, even cultures.

True

True or False: Being a mammal is a necessary condition for being a human.

True

True or False: Early on in the career decision making process you should dedicate time to learning about yourself and your values, interests, and skills.

True

True or False: Employers typically expect employees to have knowledge about fractions, percentages, ratios, and basic algebra.

True

True or False: Having some outstanding debt that you haven't paid off, but are making regular payments on, will get you a larger credit score.

True

True or False: Just like national culture, academic culture can vary around the world; in some cultures it would be considered rude to cite particularly famous sources.

True

True or False: Metacognition allows you to move to higher mastery levels of learning

True

True or False: Mind mapping generally requires less writing and allows for quicker review than traditional list-style notes

True

True or False: One of the reasons USF cares about Academic Integrity is that when you graduate, it will be your name on the diploma and transcript and these should be reflective of your own work and effort.

True

True or False: Professors treat syllabi like a contract with students

True

True or False: Professors treat syllabi like a contract with students.

True

True or False: Professors use Canvas differently, so it will not always look the same.

True

True or False: Recognizing the things that you value can help you evaluate and narrow your career options.

True

True or False: Research shows that students who have some part-time work in college succeed at higher rates than those who do not.

True

True or False: Simply consuming information once is far from a guarantee you will be able to retrieve it later

True

True or False: Since both people and occupations can be classified using Holland codes, you can use yours to identify occupations or fields of study that best align with your preferences?

True

True or False: Studies show that stopping all exercise because you feel too busy/don't have time is a bad idea.

True

True or False: Synapses, or the connection between cells, thicken with repeated use.

True

True or False: There is no such thing as a standard rubric.

True

True or False: Transitions begin with endings where you have to let go of something.

True

True or False: Wellness involves more than just what you eat or how often you exercise.

True

True or False: When answering True/False questions, False statements are easier to identify than True statements.

True

True or False: When using tutoring at the Academic Success Center, you should go early in the semester instead of waiting until final exams are close.

True

True or False: Withdrawals or "W" grades do not affect your GPA.

True

True or False: Without sufficient sleep, you will do poorly on the exam

True

True or False: You should create notes that look different from your professor's outline

True

True or False: You should resist the temptation to look at a solution before trying to solve a problem.

True

True or False: Cramming works to create long term memory

False

Delaying the repayment of student loan debt while you are in college is known as ________________.

deferment

True or False: It is generally advised that you sit toward the front of class

True

In the context of information literacy, when evaluating a URL, which of the following might be more credible? A) .net B) .com C) .gov D) .org

.gov

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, GPA is typically the first thing employers look at on a candidate's resume. What is a common cut-off used? A) 2.5 B) 3.0 C) 3.5 D) 4.0

3.0

How long is it suggested you take to eat meals so that your body can register fullness? A) 30 minutes B) 15 minutes C) 10 minutes D) 20 minutes

20 minutes

When reading for class, how long should reading periods be? A) 30 minutes B) 20 minutes C) 10 minutes D) 40 minutes

20 minutes

How many grade forgiveness opportunities do students receive? A) 2 B) 4 C) 1 D) 3

3

Which of the following is the name of the mandatory first-year undergraduate academic advising registration hold? A) IT B) AP C) IM D) AA

AA

In module on "Learning Science," the acronym __________ is used for the main principles of the science of memory.

ANSWER

What is the name of the process students can use to request an exception to academic policies in extenuating circumstances? A) Academic Appeals Committee B) Academic Grievance Policy C) Academic Regulations Committee D) Academic Integrity Policy

Academic Regulations Committee

Which of the following is NOT a NACE Career Readiness Competency? A) Critical thinking/problem solving B) Oral/written communication C) Global/multicultural fluency D) Accounting skills

Accounting skills

Which of the following is not a LinkedIn Profile tip? A) Include your co-curricular experiences B) Create a headline with your major and career interests C) Add several people you've never met first D) List your education and relevant coursework and skills

Add several people you've never met first

Based on Romero's article "What We Know About Belonging from Scientific Research," students' sense of belonging shapes their responses to ________ in school. A) Wellness B) Adversity C) Popularity D) Major choice

Adversity

Which of the following could be considered public speaking? A) A report to supervisors and managers B) A large speech C) A presentation to a group of colleagues D) All of these

All of these

Which of the following can the IT Help Desk assist you with? A) MyUSF B) WiFi C) Canvas D) All of those

All of those

Break down, categorize, compare, contrast, correlate, induce, infer; what level of Bloom's Taxonomy do these verbs describe? A) Evaluation B) Synthesis C) Analysis D) Application

Analysis

What should you do first for a writing assignment? A) Write a thesis B) Review the rubric C) Make an outline D) Analyze the prompt

Analyze the prompt

At what point in the research process can you meet with a research librarian? A) The end B) The middle C) Any point D) The beginning

Any point

Which Greek philosopher brings us the categories of ethos, logos, and pathos? A) Aristotle B) Socrates C) Plato D) Pythagoras

Aristotle

Which Holland Code is described as people with imagination who enjoy creating original work and dealing with ideas? A) Investigative B) Artistic C) Conventional D) Enterprising

Artistic

Research shows that working a part-time job in college and result in ______. A) Fewer student loans B) More study time C) Poorer time management D) Better GPA

Better GPA

____________'s taxonomy describes the components that professors expect students to demonstrate, including gain knowledge, display comprehension, apply the material, analyze the problem, synthesize various components into one cohesive whole, or evaluate between choices a correct decision or course of action. It is often represented in a hierarchical pyramid that progresses from knowledge at the bottom to evaluation at the top.

Bloom

What does a high credit score mean? A) Borrower is a higher risk B) Borrower will be offered higher interest rates C) Borrower is responsible with money D) Borrower has no debt

Borrower is responsible with money

In a recent study, college students reported experiences that they found impactful for developing career readiness competencies. In all skills, students indicated their classes had the most significant impact on their skill development. Which was the next most likely place students listed to develop many of these skills? A) Internships B) On-campus jobs C) Co-curricular experiences D) Off-campus jobs

Co-curricular experiences

Which of the following can be defined as a paid training experience related to your major or field of study? A) Service-learning B) Co-op C) Part-time job D) Job shadowing

Co-op

Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is about Knowledge, but below Application? A) Comprehension B) Evaluation C) Synthesis D) Evaluation

Comprehension

What service can be described as a company paying off your existing loans and generating a single new loan to replace them? A) Credit B) Bankruptcy C) Deferment D) Consolidation

Consolidation

Comments in the margins of your textbooks help you create a minor version of ________. A) Cornell Notes B) Mind maps C) SQ3R D) Mnemonics

Cornell Notes

Which of the following is not an essential property of the engineering mind-set? A) Trade-offs B) Constraints C) Structure D) Creativity

Creativity

Which two desirable traits do employers often list as what they seek in new hires? A) Critical thinking and problem solving B) Timeliness and critical thinking C) Strong writing skills and timeliness D) Problem solving and strong writing skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

What is the name of the acronym used to summarize the principles of critical thinking?

DACODE

_______________ is the name of the online system where you can find your current degree audit.

DegreeWorks

Which of the following could be a benefit of group-think? A) Cost effective B) Innovation C) Efficiency D) Roadblocks

Efficiency

Which of the following disciplines works backwards based on knowing what the result is supposed to accomplish? A) Social Sciences B) Engineering C) Science D) Arts

Engineering

In the acronym DACODE, what does the E stand for? A) Examine B) Evolve C) Explain D) Enumerate

Explain

________________ is a federal law, usually known only by this acronym, that ensures student grade records are kept private - even parents cannot demand to see them!

FERPA

What is another term for "Freshman"? A) FCIT B) FITC C) FTCI D) FTIC

FTIC

What is USF defining by saying someone who, "engages meaningfully and effectively with diverse people, places, events, challenges, and opportunities"? A) Study abroad student B) Global citizen C) International student D) Boolean operator

Global citizen

In the Bridges excerpt on transition, what is happening during the 2nd phase of transition? A) Developing a new identity and discovering a sense of purpose B) Coming out of transition and making a new beginning C) Going through an in-between time when the old is gone but the new isn't yet fully operational D) Letting go of the old ways and the old identity people had

Going through an in-between time when the old is gone but the new isn't yet fully operational

What predictor of success did Angela Duckworth find in her studies on perseverance in different challenging contexts? A) Good health B) IQ C) Social intelligence D) Grit

Grit

What type of mindset does someone have if they embrace and persevere through challenges? A) Intrinsic mindset B) Growth mindset C) Fixed mindset D) Extrinsic mindset

Growth mindset

"_____________ impact practices" is a term used to describe certain types of college experiences that are shown to have a measurable effect on student graduation rates, including service learning, internships, and study abroad.

High

Which discipline asks the questions, "who are we, why are we here, what do we mean as a group, and what do we stand for?" A) Science B) Humanities C) Arts D) Social science

Humanities

Which of the following is not part of the Commitment to Honor? A) I resolve to contribute to the progress and greater good of the community. B) I resolve to maintain the honor and integrity of the university community in pursuit of student development, academic learning, scholarship and research C) I resolve to acknowledge assistance when received to maintain community integrity D) I resolve to respect the dignity and intrinsic value of all persons

I resolve to acknowledge assistance when received to maintain community integrity

If you are going to submit work that you have already submitted for credit in another class, when is it acceptable? A) If the second professor gives you permission in writing B) It's never acceptable C) If the second professor gives you permission verbally D) It's always acceptable, since you wrote it yourself and it's not plagiarism

If the second professor gives you permission in writing

The career decision making process involves 6 steps. Which step does not happen before you make a decision? A) Define the decision B) Evaluate options and alternatives C) Gather information and generate options D) Implement the decision

Implement the decision

When are you advised to try to meet with your advisor? A) At the beginning of the semester, during the drop/add period B) In the middle of the semester, before registration opens C) At the end of the semester, after registration opens D) Just once a year whenever you feel like it

In the middle of the semester, before registration opens

What is meant by the Curse of Knowledge? A) Instructors knowing too much B) Instructors not knowing enough C) Students knowing too much D) Students not knowing enough

Instructors knowing too much

What type of motivation is self-driven by something you already want to do? A) Personal B) Academic C) Extrinsic D) Intrinsic

Intrinsic

Recent studies have shown that students typically perform about half a grade lower in online classes compared to face-to-face class offerings. Why might that be? A) Time constraints B) Extrinsic motivation C) Intrinsic motivation D) Studying in bed

Intrinsic motivation

Which of the following can be defined as spending time with a professional on the job for the purpose of observing and learning A) Internship B) Volunteering C) Undergraduate research D) Job shadowing

Job shadowing

True or False: All services at the USF Counseling Center are free and confidential.

True

According to the article "The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard," taking notes on a ______________ facilitates verbatim transcription of lecture content because most students can type faster than they can write.

Laptop

"By 2000 the overall murder rate in the United State had dropped to its lowest level in thirty-five years," note authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner in the book Freakonomics. What cause do they give for this drop in crime? A) Stronger economy B) New police strategies C) Legalized abortion D) Gun control laws

Legalized abortion

Which of the following should double as your resume? A) Cover letter B) Interview C) Elevator speech D) LinkedIn profile page

LinkedIn profile page

Which of the following is not a discipline within social sciences? A) Political Science B) Economics C) Psychology D) Literature

Literature

Which of the following is the type of persuasion that appeals to logic? A) Pathos B) Ethos C) Logos D) Chronos

Logos

In the article "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques," the authors indicate that students most often endorse the use of rereading and highlighting, two strategies that the authors of this study found to have relatively _____ utility.

Low

Which of the following is not required for memory? A) Discrete effort B) Repetition C) Focused attention D) Luck

Luck

According to Anders Ericsson, what do experts create through deliberate practice and helps set experts apart? A) Muscle memory B) Photographic memory C) Mental representations D) 10,000 hours of practice

Mental representations

______________________ is a term that means "thinking about your own thinking"-- a metaphorical "big brain" outside your body, analyzing what the actual brain is doing and how it's doing it.

Metacognition

Which of the following is a terminology associated with databases (tools used in big data)? A) Metadata B) Outlier C) Trendline D) Ratio

Metadata

What is critical in determining which students fail and which succeed? A) Motivation B) Belief C) Effort D) Involvement

Motivation

Which level of Perry's scheme of intellectual development matches these descriptions: everything is gray, all opinions and statements are equally OK, and the teacher may be the authority, but he/she represents just another opinion. A) Dualism B) Multiplicity C) Commitment D) Relativism

Multiplicity

What does the term asynchronous mean? A) Time doesn't matter B) Any time in the semester C) At the same time each day D) Not at the same time

Not at the same time

On what system can you look up your registration time? A) Degreeworks B) eScheduler C) OASIS D) Class Schedule Search

OASIS

Which of the following is a recommended way to deal with stress? A) Eating as much candy as you want from the vending machine B) Ignoring things in your life that stress you out C) Playing video games for hours and hours without taking a break D) Participating in exercise or some physical activity like going for a walk

Participating in exercise or some physical activity like going for a walk

Which of the following is the type of persuasion that appeals to emotions? A) Ethos B) Pathos C) Chronos D) Logos

Pathos

In the article "The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard," in three studies the authors found that students who took notes on laptops: A) Performed worse on factual questions than students who took notes longhand B) Performed better on factual questions than students who took notes longhand C) Performed worse on conceptual questions than students who took notes longhand D) Performed better on conceptual questions that students who took notes longhand

Performed worse on conceptual questions than students who took notes longhand

In the acronym DACODE, the O stands for recognizing and understand other ______. A) Assumptions B) Perspectives C) Problems D) Sources

Perspectives

In considering the 6 phases of college culture shock, during which phase does the college environment become familiar and start to feel like home? A) Phase II: Spectator B) Phase V: Adaptation C) Phase VI: Re-entry D) Phase III: Participant

Phase V: adaptation

Which of the following is not a place suggested to articulate your skills? A) ePortfolio B) Resume C) Phone call D) Interview

Phone call

Which of the following is not a recommended method of occupational research? A) Using of the recommended websites B) Picking whatever your parents did, even if it doesn't interest you C) Looking at Career Services' list of occupations by major list D) Working with a USF Career Counselor/Consultant

Picking whatever your parents did, even if it doesn't interest you

Which of the following is not a recommendation for overcoming stage fright? A) Preparing for your presentation B) Looking at foreheads C) Picturing the audience naked D) Projecting confidence

Picturing the audience naked

A required course that must be completed before a student is permitted to enroll in a more advanced course is known as a/an ____________.

Prerequisite

Which of the following contributes the most to successful personal finance? A) Psychology B) Interest rates C) Math D) Fractional gains

Psychology

What acronym is sometimes associated with the Career Interest Inventory or Holland Codes? A) ROHCNA B) REKROW C) RIRROM D) RIASEC

RIASEC

Which is NOT one of the levels in Perry's scheme of intellectual development? A) Dualism B) Received Knowledge C) Multiplicity D) Relativism

Received knowledge

Which of the following is not one of the 3 Rs in SQ3R? A) Recall B) Read C) Rhyme D) Review

Rhyme

Which of the following terms is defined as a visual representation of the way your assignment will be graded? A) Outline B) Rubric C) Thesis D) Prompt

Rubric

Which of the following is a suggested productivity hack? A) Replace your gym time with study time B) Only study at your desk C) Schedule time for television, email, Internet use, and social media D) Check your email at least every 2 hours

Schedule time for television, email, Internet use, and social media

What components do mind maps NOT include? A) Sentences B) Images C) Phrases D) Keywords

Sentences

When assessing the validity of information on a website, which of the following can be an obvious giveaway of unreliable information? A) Photos are of low resolution/pixelated B) Donate now button C) Significant grammar or spelling errors D) Too many videos

Significant grammar or spelling errors

Which problem solving approach could be equated with the principle of Occam's Razor? A) Methodical B) Root cause analysis C) Intuitive D) Simplicity vs. complexity

Simplicity vs. complexity

Communication, organization, or teamwork are examples of _______. A) Hard skills B) Soft skills C) Tech skills D) People skills

Soft skills

What concept is defined as an unconscious response to a prevailing negative stereotype that could have a negative impact on an individual's performance and self-evaluation? A) Test anxiety B) Neural pathways C) Rote memorization D) Stereotype threat

Stereotype threat

Whose responsibility is it to schedule advising appointments? A) Your college B) Students C) Advisors D) Your academic department

Students

What does TAP stand for? A) Tattle Anonymous Program B) Textbook Affordability Program C) Tampa Awareness Program D) Take Abroad Program

Textbook Affordability Program

The _____________ ____________ _____________ and the library's course reserve project allows you to check out textbooks for free at the Library Services Desk.

Textbook affordability program

Who do you contact to obtain a permit for a course that requires one? A) The academic department B) The course's instructor C) Your Orientation leader D) The Registrar's office

The academic department

According to the excerpt from "How We Learn," in what part of the brain does memory formation begin? A) The neocortex B) The entorhinal cortex C) The occipital lobe D) The hippocampus

The hippocampus

How could Carol Dweck's study of growth mindset be described? A) The study of why some students are closed minded to new ideas while others are not B) The study of how to memorize more information based on the amount of study time C) The study of who is most likely to graduate based on their physical development D) The study of why some people succeed while people who are equally talented do not

The study of why some people succeed while people who are equally talented do not

What is plagiarism considered a form of? A) Libel B) Abduction C) Slander D) Theft

Theft

Which of the following is not a reason to create a daily routine with online classes? A) When engaging with the content multiple times per week, you are more likely to remember B) This practice reinforces the "one and done" mentality and then you don't have to worry C) This practice creates a sense of discipline and work ethic, creating intrinsic motivation D) With smaller tasks that are easier to complete, you sense your progress

This practice reinforces the "one and done" mentality and then you don't have to worry

What is the rationale behind General Education classes? A) To achieve the 120 credit hour total in most majors B) To meet state requirements C) To expose you to a variety of disciplines D) To ease you into university classes

To expose you to a variety of disciplines

True or False: A thesis is 1-2 sentences that summarizes the main argument of an essay.

True

In thinking about your weekly schedule, if something critical comes up that makes you miss a study period, what should you do? A) Relax and don't worry about such small transgressions B) Make sure it only happens once in a while C) Stick to your planned schedule D) Treat it like a job and make up the study time

Treat it like a job and make up the study time

True or False: Based on Romero's article "What We Know About Belonging from Scientific Research," unlike majority group members' belonging, minority group members' sense of belonging is tied to the amount of adversity they experience on a given day.

True

True or False: If my professor doesn't provide a context or purpose to a lecture, I should imagine how this new learning connects with other course topics.

True

True or False: In the article "First-Year College Students' Time Use," the authors determined students entering college students appear to underestimate how much time college academics take.

True

False-consensus bias describes the (false) idea that everyone is like us. In his blog post "The Other Side is Not "Dumb," Sean Blanda describes this phenomenon online as something that can blindside us by the opinions of our friends or others, creating an "Other Side" that ________. A) We believe is not as intelligent as us B) We believe can be persuaded by our argument C) We believe appreciates our social media posts D) We believe shares our world view

We believe is not as intelligent as us

In which of the following situations would you not want to use your elevator pitch? A) At a career fair B) At networking events C) During a formal interview D) When you're late to class

When you're late to class

What does Dave Ramsey say you need to do to get out of debt? A) Take out more loans B) Spend less C) Earn more income D) Write a budget

Write a budget

Why should you not use class materials during online quizzes? A) You are cheating yourself if you aren't learning the material B) The quiz questions aren't necessarily testing you on the material C) The quiz isn't graded so there is no need to worry D) All professors use proctoring software, so you'll get caught

You are cheating yourself if you aren't learning the material

What does it mean if a course is in blue on DegreeWorks? A) You have earned credit for the course B) You are registered for the course C) You received test credit for the course D) You still need to take the course

You are registered for the course

If you are planning to register for MAC 2233 Business Calculus, and it has a pre-requisite requirement, what does that mean for you? A) You need to complete the prerequisite the same semester as MAC 2233 B) You don't need to do anything specific, as it's just a recommendation C) You need to complete the pre-requisite before taking MAC 2233 D) You need to complete MAC 2233 before taking the pre-requisites

You need to complete the pre-requisite before taking MAC 2233

Which of the following is not part of your personal brand? A) Your experience B) Your logo C) Your behavior D) Your attitude

Your logo

In an academic or scholarly article, the __________ is a concise summary of a research paper or entire thesis. This summary will tell you the purpose or problem, the central points and main themes, the methodology, and results.

abstract

An ____________ ___________ is a professional on campus who assists individuals in making academic plans and decisions.

academic advisor

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is not included as part of love/belonging needs? A) Academic success B) Sexual intimacy C) Family D) Friendship

academic success

In the article "First-Year College Students' Time Use," it turned out that students in their first semester planned and spent less time on A) Work obligations B) Networking C) Socializing D) Academics

academics

Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is above Application, but below Synthesis? A) comprehension B) analysis C) knowledge D) evaluation

analysis

Quantitative literacy (QL) is defined as: A) applying interventions to our encountered world B) applying systems to our encountered world C) applying numbers to our encountered world D) applying metaphysics to our encountered world

applying numbers to our encountered world

What term refers to observing a class when not enrolled? A) auditing B) electing C) flipping D) transferring

auditing

In psychology, the idea that everyone is like us is called the "false-consensus _________." Over time, this morphs into a subconscious belief that we and our friends are the sane ones and that there's a crazy "Other Side" that just doesn't "get it," and is clearly not as intelligent as "us."

bias

The term __________ ___________ is used to refer to very large sets of data that, when analyzed, can yield useful patterns and associations.

big data

When considering the question of buying textbooks, students are advised to: A) Buy only used and marked books B) Not bother buying books C) Buy all required books and plan to re-sell them D) Buy all required books and keep them

buy all required books and keep them

A __________ is a visual representation of the way your paper will be graded. Often, this comes in the form of a table, showing the various sub-grades that make up the whole essay grade.

rubric

A primary lesson from statistics is that correlation does not imply _______________.

causality

In terms of drafting your weekly schedule, which of the following is the first priority? A) Class meeting times B) Wellness events C) Study time D) Social events

class meeting times

In Perry's scheme of intellectual development, the teacher being viewed as just "one source among many" is characteristic of which level? A) commitment B) evaluation C) dualism D) synthesis

commitment

Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is above Knowledge, but below Application?

comprehension

What type of knowledge could be described as a student understanding not just the parts but also the whole, allowing the student to apply the knowledge in many different contexts? A) Deep B) Associative C) Rote D) Amortized

deep

The first step in the critical thinking process is to ____________ the problem.

define

When documenting your skills for potential employers, where should you include writing samples, photos, videos, research projects, and other artifacts? A) Cover letter B) ePortfolio C) Branded biography D) Elevator speech

ePortfolio

In the ANSWER acronym from "The Science of Learning and Memory," the letter E represents A) emotion B) excitement C) edification D) emulation

emotion

What type of memory would your personal reconstruction of your first day of high school be? A) Long-term memory B) Episodic memory C) Semantic memory D) Implicit memory

episodic memory

Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is at the top (highest)? A) Application B) Synthesis C) Evaluation D) Analysis

evaluation

Which of the following things do you not need to scan for as you start an exam? A) Length of the exam B) Extra credit C) Types of questions D) Grade-weights

extra credit

Someone who believes intelligence is determined at birth has a ___________ mindset

fixed

When scheduling your semester, which direction should you work? A) From the beginning, work forwards B) From the middle, work outwards C) It depends on your classes D) From the end, work backwards

from the end, work backwards

Since job candidates are evaluated on certain skills and attributes. So-called _________ skills are tangible and proven knowledge and abilities. They relate directly to a job task and the same no matter who does the work or where a person works.

hard

What is the defining characteristic of an associate professor? A) has a faculty partner B) has a full-time job C) has achieved tenure D) passed qualifying exams

has achieved tenure

In the ______________ discipline, the so-called paradigms are constantly questioned, interrogated, evaluated, discarded, and replaced. The core of this discipline is asking who are we, why are we here, what we mean as a group, and what we stand for.

humanities

When reading the axes and labels of graphs, the _________________variable "stands alone" and is not affected by other things. Changing something else will not change this thing.

independent

What should you include on your semester master plan? A) Internal due dates B) Social plans C) Study time D) Major holidays

internal due dates

According to the video about the concept of "flow", in order to achieve a state of flow, a person's task must be A) intrinsically rewarding B) ambiguous C) a group project D) physically difficult

intrinsically rewarding

When performing a search for information on a research topic, thinking about search terms before you start your search is important because A) it will help you decide on a manageable topic B) it will help you find more relevant results C) it will help you avoid plagiarism D) it will help make sure you spell words correctly

it will help you find more relevant results

If there's one mistake seemingly every college student makes, it's ________. A) Highlighting their textbooks B) Keeping their textbooks pristine C) Selling back their textbooks D) Renting their textbooks online

keeping their textbooks pristine

Which level of Bloom's taxonomy is the bottom (most fundamental)? A) knowledge B) application C) analysis D) comprehension

knowledge

Which levels of Bloom's Taxonomy are the easiest to gauge in multiple-choice questions? A) Synthesis and Evaluation B) Knowledge and Comprehension C) Knowledge and Application D) Comprehension and Application

knowledge and comprehension

What time have experimental studies shown is the prime time for memory consolidation? A) Mid morning, just after you eat breakfast B) Late evening, just before you go to bed C) Early afternoon, just before you eat lunch D) Early morning, just after you woke up

late evening, just before you go to bed

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the ________________ level comes above Safety needs and below Esteem needs.

love/belonging

Which of the following is not a type of transition to college? A) Social B) Academic C) Personal D) Monetary

monetary

What does treating the email Inbox like a curbside mailbox mean? A) Changing the icon for your email to look like a mailbox B) Moving email out of the inbox (answering or filing away) C) Adjusting your spam filters D) Opening your email when snail mail usually arrives

moving email out of the inbox

What could be described as a biological switch that receives signals from one side and sends a signal out the other? A) Axon B) Neuron C) Dendrite D) Nucleus

neuron

A rhetorical appeal to emotion is also called, by Aristotle, an appeal to ______________.

pathos

If you need to find academic or scholarly articles, you can use the Library search tools to filter your search results to find ________-__________ articles. Essentially, this is an academic term for quality control. Each article published in an academic or scholarly journal was closely examined by a panel of reviewers who are experts on the article's topic.

peer reviewed

Which type of transition can be described by changes in the way a student might make decisions about their schedules, friendships, well-being, and exploration of their identity? A) Academic B) Personal C) None of these D) Social

personal

Upon arriving at college, which of the 6 phases of college culture shock do you likely experience? A) Phase II: Spectator B) Phase I: Preliminary C) Phase IV: Shock D) Phase III: Participant

phase II: spectator

____________________ is defined as intentionally or carelessly presenting the work of another as one's own. It includes submitting an assignment purporting to be the student's original work which has wholly or in part been created by another person.

plagiarism

According to the article "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques," which of the following study techniques is the most effective? A) re-reading B) summarization C) practice testing D) highlighting

practice testing

In the article "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques," which technique received a high utility assessment? A) Practice Testing B) Highlighting C) Keyword mnemonic D) Rereading

practice testing

People in the __________________ stage of the transtheorhetical model stage do not think they have a problem. They will change behavior only if forced to by external demands (parents, supervisors, legal authorities), and they will frequently return to the unhealthy behavior.

precontemplation

In the SQ3R method of reading, the "Q" stands for ______________.

question

What do you not need to reevaluate in your weekly schedule as the semester continues? A) Re-evaluate sleep blocks B) Re-evaluate class time C) Re-evaluate social time D) Re-evaluate study time

re-evaluate class time

Memory is the _______ of thought A) Spacing B) Novelty C) Residue D) Attention

residue

When it comes to documenting your skills for employers, your __________ is a document that contains a chronological list of your credentials and accomplishments. It communicates your goals, skills, and experience in a factual manner to highlight your experiences and skills sets based on a specific job description.

resume

Which is an ideal way to study? A) Reviewing slides prepared by your instructor B) Reviewing highlighted sections of text C) Reviewing readings assigned for class D) Reviewing lecture notes that you created

reviewing lecture notes that you created

In the article "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques," what is the name of the study technique in which a student explains how new information is related to information they already know? A) Keyword mnemonic B) Summarization C) Elaborative interrogation D) Self-explanation

self-explanation

Located within the USF Tampa Library, the ____________ _________ is a learning environment dedicated to supporting students in introductory math courses. If you are in certain courses, you may need to spend a certain number of hours per week working here on homework.

smart lab

The Transtheoretical Model is also known as A) sedentary action B) SMART goals C) 10-step transformation D) stages of change

stages of change

What concept is defined as an unconscious response to a prevailing negative stereotype that could have a negative impact on an individual's performance and self-evaluation? A) Stereotype threat B) Rote memorization C) Test anxiety D) Neural pathways

stereotype threat

In the SQ3R method of reading, the "S" stands for ______________.

survey

Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is above Analysis, but below Evaluation? A) Knowledge B) Application C) Synthesis D) Comprehension

synthesis

What does the term metacognition mean? A) The ability to think about decision making B) The ability to think about studying C) The ability to think about your own thinking D) The ability to think about your major

the ability to think about your own thinking

When creating a mind map, what goes in the middle of the page? A) The summary B) The class name C) The central topic D) The main sub-topics

the central topic

A trend line on a chart is: A) a comparison of this year to last year B) the overall direction of change in data points C) an identification of the lowest points D) an indicator of the most popular items

the overall direction of change in data points

When writing an essay, the ____________ is the summary of the main argument of the essay.

thesis

According to the ___________________ model, (also known as Stages of Change), focuses on an individual's desire and ability to change and looks at the problem based on stage of readiness.

transtheoretical

Taking notes on a laptop facilitates __________ A) Paraphrasing B) Verbatim copying C) Concept mapping D) Summarizing

verbatim copying

In the context of active reading, what is a drawback of having class texts in a digital format? A) You have to carry a device to read B) You have a harder time marking them up C) You need to log into Canvas D) You need internet to access them

you have a harder time marking them up


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