chapter 1 epy
A prerequisite is a course that must be successfully completed before taking a more advanced course. true or false
True
Successful people stay on course to their destinations by __________. a. wisely choosing their beliefs and behaviors b. trying harder in the face of acknowledged weaknesses c. identifying why they have strengths and weaknesses within themselves d. relying on their luck and past successes e. none of the answer choices
a. wisely choosing their beliefs and behaviors
"Deep" culture includes which of the following? a. Games b. Food c. Music d. taboos
d. taboos
"Surface" culture includes which of the following? a. Shared beliefs b. Opinions c. Attitudes d. Fashions
d. Fashions
You have decided to earn a minimum GPA of 2.8 for the current semester. Here are your grades at the mid-term of this semester. Do you currently have the minimum GPA you want? Math-1003 Intermediate Algebra 3 credit hours Grade: B Engl-1123 Composition I 3 credit hours Grade: C Spch-1103 Oral Communications 3 credit hours Grade: A PE-1202 Bowling 2 credit hours Grade: D Psy-1202 First Year Seminar 2 credit hours Grade: B yes or no
no
Focus on personal goals and achievements that are "inner" or private
no match
Completing the paperwork for leaving a course before the end of the semester (usually results in a grade of "W" on your transcript)
official withdrawal
Courses that must be completed before you are eligible to enroll in higher level coursework
prerequisites
The choices we make at each fork in the road determine whether we achieve our desired outcomes and experiences. true or false
true
The area of study in which you are seeking a certificate or degree
your "major"
A counselor or instructor who assists you in making wise choices such as what courses to take
advisor
Accepting our weaknesses __________. a. means we are judging ourselves b. signals that we are content to stay as we are c. provides a starting point for developing stronger self-esteem d. makes it impossible to achieve success e. all of the answer choices
c. provides a starting point for developing stronger self-esteem
A resource that contains most of the factual information you'll need on the road through college
college catalogue
The number of "credit hours" in which you enroll in a given semester
course load
What you 'earn' when you successfully complete a course
credits
Positive beliefs lead to effective behaviors which yield results that reinforce positive beliefs
cycle of success
Which of the following should you learn during the first week of classes at college? a. Instructors' names b. Instructors' office locations c. Instructors' office hours d. All of the answer choices
d. All of the answer choices
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to increase money flowing in? a. Create a budget b. Apply for grants and scholarships c. Save and invest d. Apply for high-cost loans
d. Apply for high-cost loans
After completing the self-assessment in On Course, your wisest choice with regard to the weaknesses you discover is to __________. a. disregard their importance to your success in college and in life b. accept your weaknesses and resolve to turn your back on them c. accept your weaknesses and place the blame for each weakness where it belongs—on yourself or others d. accept your weaknesses and, when possible, take action to create positive changes—in beliefs and behaviors e. none of the answer choices
d. accept your weaknesses and, when possible, take action to create positive changes—in beliefs and behaviors
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for creating a meaningful journal entry? a. Be honest b. Dive deep c. Be creative d.Do not copy the directions into the journal
d.Do not copy the directions into the journal
Which of the following suggestions is typically completed in the first week of class by successful students? a. Read the syllabus for each course b. Arrive on time for class everyday c. Attend every class d. Buy the required textbooks for each class e. all of the answers above
e. all of the answers above
"Having hard skills gets you hired; lacking soft skills gets you fired." In this statement, what is meant by soft skills? a. The skills that will be learned in On Course b. Time management and prioritizing tasks c. Effective decision-making d. Setting goals and making a strong effort e. All of the answer choices
e. All of the answer choices
In Chapter One, we have learned that successful students __________. a. maintain positive core beliefs b. make wise choices at forks in the road c. accept their weaknesses d. use the same skills for success in the workplace as in college e. all of the answer choices
e. all of the answer choices
Educators expect students to always work alone and not seek help when they are struggling. true or false
false
Money problems are not something that can sabotage students' success in college. true or false
false
Students typically have fewer choices to make in the higher education culture than in the high school culture. true or false
false
Choice points that arise when we meet opportunities or obstacles on the road of life
forks in the road
The minimum number of required courses from broad fields of study such as math, science, communications
general education requirements
The average grade for all the courses, that is, all the course credit hours, you have taken in college—usually a range from 0.0 or "F" to 4.0 or "A"
grade point average
Staying on course to your desired outcomes and experiences, creating wisdom, happiness, and unconditional self-worth along the way
success
A _________ is a document that most instructors provide at the first class session, which contains essential information about the course.
syllabus
A contract between you and your instructors who will assume that you've read and understood it
syllabus (sometimes called "first-day handout")
A schedule is essential for getting everything important done on time. true or false
true
One way to decrease money flowing out is to avoid credit blunders. true or false
true
