COL 103 Final Exam

3)opinion

"Gas prices are going to increase because oil companies are hoarding profits." This statement is an example of _________. 1)assumption 2)fact 3)opinion 4)creative analysis

1)the mother's volume

A mother came home from a long day at work to find her son's books and clothes scattered around the house. The son was watching a violent TV show. The mother asked her son why he was not cleaning or doing homework. The son calmly answered that he had finished the homework. The mother began yelling at the son who yelled back at his mother. What triggered the son's strong emotions? 1)the mother's volume 2)the mother's question 3)the violent show 4)the messy house

1)I need to make strong choices about how I spend my time

Aidan feels that his schedule is pretty full with class, work, studying, and sleeping. Since his grades are falling, Aidan will need to make a change. Which statement indicates a "victor" mindset? 1)I need to make strong choices about how I spend my time. 2)My boss needs to understand that I need more time off. 3)I am overwhelmed and there's not much I can do about it. 4)My instructors are loading on too much work.

2)turn his phone off and check his voice mail after class

Alex's mother plans to call Alex at 3:00 about where she wants to meet for dinner. Alex's class runs from 3:00 to 5:00. What should Alex do about his phone call? 1)e-mail his professor saying he has an emergency so he needs his phone on 2)turn his phone off and check his voice mail after class 3)keep his phone on vibrate and quietly leave class for the call 4)ask the professor before class for permission to leave his phone on

1)She plagiarized.

Alia pasted various quotes from famous scientists into a research paper she submitted for class. Sometimes she used the person's name and noted where she found the quotes, but other times she did not mention the name or information source. What mistake did Alia make? 1)She plagiarized. 2)She focused on famous people. 3)She used quotations. 4)She synthesized.

1)Be sure she has followed all the directions.

Allison must write an essay for this question on her history test. You have been studying the causes and effects of the American Revolution. List the events leading to the war in order. Then, analyze the effects of each event as it relates to the relationship between the British and colonists. Explain whether you believe the American Revolution was avoidable and describe North America if the war had not occurred. What should Allison do when she finishes her essay? 1)Be sure she has followed all the directions. 2)Circle the action verbs in the prompt. 3)Compare her essay to her neighbor's essay. 4)Decide which part of the question should be ignored.

4)All of the above.

An example of a LMS is 1)Blackboard 2)Moodlerooms 3)Desire-2-Learn 4)All of the above.

1)persistence

Andy has just started a new job. He must answer phones for 12 managers, enter data into a database, receive walk-in clients, and keep the files for the entire office. He is frustrated because he cannot keep up and wants to quit his job but instead he keeps trying. Which characteristic does Andy show? 1)persistence 2)pessimism 3)leadership 4)helplessness

2)concrete and improve the chances of achieving it.

Anyone can set goals, but that doesn't guarantee a person will achieve them. If a student sets SMART goals, he or she is more likely to succeed. SMART is an acronym for a list of qualities that make a goal more 1)enjoyable to work toward. 2)concrete and improve the chances of achieving it. 3)acceptable to self, family, and educators. 4)value-centered.

3)The same types of problems and issues will occur again and again.

As hard as you try to manage your finances, you never seem to have enough money to pay your monthly bills. What will happen if you do not identify and solve the issues for the problems you are having with money? 1)The issues will take care of themselves with time. 2)You will solve urgent problems only. 3)The same types of problems and issues will occur again and again. 4)You will lead a miserable life.

1)short-term

Ayah hopes to obtain her medical license to practice medicine someday. However, to reach that goal, Ayah plans to apply to take the pre-qualifying MCAT exam next week. Which type of goal is applying for the MCAT exam? 1)short-term 2)interim 3)long-term 4)immediate

1)dishonesty

Carina procrastinates instead of writing her paper. She gets a deadline extension from her teacher for technical difficulties with her printer. Which ethical problem does Carina demonstrate? 1)dishonesty 2)disrespectfulness 3)stealing 4)plagiarism

4)All of the above

Choose the correct answer that is a choice(s) found in 'The Essential Cornerstones for Success in a Changing World.' 1)Seek Excellence as a Communicator 2)Become a Desirable Employee 3)Practice Loyalty and Trustworthiness 4)All of the above

1)true

Creative thinking is really about being resourceful, and in today's times, resourcefulness is a powerful tool. 1)true 2)false

3)getting through four chapters per week by reading for twenty minutes each night

Daniel sets the long-term goal of reading a novel in Spanish by the end of the term. Which option is the best supporting short-term goal? 1)reading on any night he doesn't have other plans 2)being halfway through the novel by midterms 3)getting through four chapters per week by reading for twenty minutes each night 4)spending a lot of time reading plot summaries to help his comprehension

2)respect

During a political class discussion, Beth becomes angry because of another student's opinions. However, before she speaks she makes sure she listens to the other student. Which example of academic integrity does Beth show? 1)honesty 2)respect 3)trust 4)fairness

3)Yes, because she is being dishonest in her results.

Erin is doing a lab in her Introduction to Biology class. Her results say that her liquid has 37% salinity. The book says that her results should show 15% salinity. Erin copies the data from the book onto her lab sheet. Is Erin cheating? 1)No, because she is not publishing her results. 2)No, because her lab responses do not hurt anyone. 3)Yes, because she is being dishonest in her results. 4)Yes, because she should be able to reproduce the results in the book.

3)Emotional Intelligence

Everyone knows that IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is important to success in college, work, and life, but many experts also believe the EI is just as important to being successful. EI stands for 1)Enterprise Initial 2)Electronic Internet 3)Emotional Intelligence 4)Evaluative Information

4)set a time frame for finding information on internships

Hank wants to find an internship in computer science. He tells a friend, "My goal is to find out more about internships." Two weeks later, Hank's friend asks him what he's learned. Hank says, "I don't know anything yet." What can Hank do to make SMART goals that will help him achieve his goal of finding out more about internships? 1)identify other people he knows who plan to find an internship 2)write a list of internships he thinks sound interesting 3)study more for his computer science class than his core classes 4)set a time frame for finding information on internships

4)by having a focused, directed goal

How is change accomplished? 1)through daily concentration 2)only with the help of others 3)through quick attitude adjustments 4)by having a focused, directed goal

3)This goal is not specific.

Identify why the following statement is not a S.M.A.R.T. goal: "I plan to major in a subject that will help me help people when I graduate." 1)This goal is not realistic. 2)This goal is not attainable. 3)This goal is not specific. 4)This goal is not desirable.

1)This goal is not measurable.

Identify why the following statement is not a S.M.A.R.T. goal: "My goal is to make a lot of money within three years of leaving college with my engineering degree." 1)This goal is not measurable. 2)This goal is not specific. 3)This goal is not desirable. 4)This goal does not have a time frame attached to it.

3)auditory

If a student learns best by sitting quietly and listening, which learning preference is she *most* likely to have? 1)kinesthetic 2)linear 3)auditory 4)visual

1)mit.edu

If one was completing research for a history report, which site would be the best site to use? 1)mit.edu 2)itunes.com 3)riaa.org 4)torrentfreak.com

3)GPA

If you are transferring to a four-college, you should make sure the institution accepts grades that are below a 'C'. This could affect your 1)BFF 2)ENG 3)GPA 4)PTC

3)Sit near the front of the room so that you can see his/her mouth and facial expressions.

If your instructor's first language is not your first language. 1)Act uninterested and do not take any notes. 2)Get your smart phone out and text your friends. 3)Sit near the front of the room so that you can see his/her mouth and facial expressions. 4)Ask your friends after class what the instructor said.

2)a visual learner who makes charts out of class notes

In a group of students with various learning preferences, which student is using his or her strengths most effectively? 1)an auditory learner who plans meeting topics 2)a visual learner who makes charts out of class notes 3)a visual learner who leads the discussion 4)a kinesthetic learner who coordinates the schedule

3)Evaluate potential solutions.

In an environmental science class, students are researching water quality of local streams of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. They have identified the problem and generated potential solutions. Which step should they address next in the problem-solving process? 1)Choose the solution that works best. 2)Generate potential solutions. 3)Evaluate potential solutions. 4)Identify the problem.

3)accept responsibility for what happens in your life.

In college you are the one who is in charge. It is all about self-motivation and self-responsibility. If you are a victor in college, then you 1)blame others for your problems. 2)procrastinate and make excuses for not doing a good job. 3)accept responsibility for what happens in your life. 4)constantly complain and have a negative mentality about most things.

1)The search engine does not give you enough credible and safe hits.

In which situation is it a good idea to ask a librarian for help with research? 1)The search engine does not give you enough credible and safe hits. 2)The deadline for your research is due tomorrow. 3)The instructor did not give clear enough instructions.

1)True

Is the following statement 'True' or 'False'? There is proof that you can learn because you have learned in the past. 1)True 2)False

1)true

Is this statement 'True' or 'False'? You cannot control time, but you can control yourself and your priorities. 1)true 2)false

1)true

It is a mistake to try to solve a problem when you don't have enough information to do so. 1)true 2)false

4)procrastinating

It's Friday afternoon, and Sybil has two papers to write, two tests to study for, and several chapters to read by Monday. She knows it will take most of the weekend to complete her work well. Instead of starting on her work that night, she decides to go out to dinner and to the movies. What is Sybil doing? 1)rewarding herself 2)being flexible 3)scheduling down time 4)procrastinating

3)self-discipline

It's Friday afternoon, and Sybil has two papers to write, two tests to study for, and several chapters to read by Monday. She knows it will take most of the weekend to complete her work well. She gets started Friday night and her friends call and invite her out. Sybil decides it would be more fun to go out than to stay in and work, and decides to go. What trait does Sybil need to practice? 1)delegation 2)perfectionism 3)self-discipline 4)flexibility

4)She should find other sources and crosslist (or cross-reference) the information.

Jane is researching the musical history of Costa Rica. She finds a site that has promising information, but she is not sure of the reliability of the source. What should she do with the information from the site? 1)She should use the questionable information, but cite it. 2)She should disregard the information because it might be false. 3)She should rewrite the information, but claim it as her own opinion. 4)She should find other sources and crosslist (or cross-reference) the information.

2)The information contains spelling errors.

John reads this paragraph while doing research on the Internet. My name is Michael Jalle. I have studied the fish in the ocean near Hawaii for seven years. Blue cravalle are the fish that I study most. Did you know that 77% of these fish will be killed by the end of this year? The raeson is polution. Since 1994, the amount of trash that has ended up in the oceans has doubld. There are all sorts of pollunints like industrial and agricultural chemicals in the water. People need to consume less so we can save the blue cravalle. What do you notice about the information that may show a lack of credibility? 1)The paragraph contains contradictions. 2)The information contains spelling errors. 3)The information lacks specific details. 4)The paragraph contains a question.

1)Finding a way to get from work to school

Johnny works at a local industry and is taking classes to get his Associate's degree. He works until 3 PM and takes classes in the late afternoons and evenings. Recently, his car broke down and he does not have the money to get it fixed. Johnny has been getting a ride to work with a co-worker, but he does not have a ride to school. Which phrase best identifies Johnny's problem? 1)Finding a way to get from work to school 2)Deciding what classes to take on Tuesday and Thursday 3)Getting to work on time 4)Completing his homework in time for class

3)organize his tasks according to priority

Kareem sits down every night and creates his "to-do" list for the next day. He is careful to include each task. He feels accomplished at the end of the day when he is able to cross off most of his tasks. One night, Kareem realizes he has to complete homework, study for a test, and write a paper all before tomorrow, and feels a lot of pressure. These items have been on his "to-do" list each day this week, but were left at the end of the day. How can Kareem increase the effectiveness of his "to-do" list? 1)estimate enough time for tasks 2)write down tasks in more than one place 3)organize his tasks according to priority 4)check his list more often

1)Karl should re-examine his priorities.

Karl is finishing his first term of college. He pledged a fraternity and is now being pressured to run for executive office of the fraternity the next term. Pledging caused Karl's grades to drop below his expectations. He feels pressure from his parents to improve his grades and pressure from his fraternity brothers to take an active role in the fraternity. What intervention should Karl apply? Choose the correct answer below. 1)Karl should re-examine his priorities. 2)Karl should exercise more. 3)Karl should make time to rest. 4)Karl should seek professional help.

4)Learning Management System

LMS stands for 1)Long Mathematical Series 2)Longitudinal Method Study 3)Laptop Merging System 4)Learning Management System

2)knowledge

Lawrence is strongly considering a career in library science. Which central value would Lawrence be most likely to have to connect him to that goal? 1)risk-taking 2)knowledge 3)spiritual/religious life 4)financial stability

1)Track her grades on an ongoing basis.

Lena just started her first online class and is worried about the grade she will receive at the end of the term. Which action should Lena take to most effectively reduce her worrying? 1)Track her grades on an ongoing basis. 2)Ask about her grades in a public forum. 3)Check the course discussion board for regular postings. 4)Ask her peers how they are doing in the class.

3)stress-related illnesses

Lucy lives on a dry campus where no alcohol is permitted. Her roommates enjoy drinking and are under the legal drinking age. They often bring alcohol into their apartment, and Lucy is uncomfortable with the situation because she knows it is against the rules and she will also get in trouble if they get caught. She is a good student, but she is starting to get regular headaches, is often exhausted, and feels sad most of the time. What is Lucy experiencing? 1)laziness 2)poor time management techniques 3)stress-related illnesses 4)weak academic skills

1)evaluate her schedule and accept the role only if it will not interfere with her other responsibilities

Megan is very involved on campus, enjoys socializing with friends, volunteers on weekends, and always makes time to call her family. She is busy so she follows a strict schedule to ensure she completes her academic work. The president of one of the clubs she is involved in asks her to take on a leadership role and oversee the club's volunteer work. What should Megan do? 1)evaluate her schedule and accept the role only if it will not interfere with her other responsibilities 2)decline the responsibility 3)accept the responsibility and rearrange her schedule to make room for the new 4)accept the responsibility because of the philanthropic nature of the position

4)re-evaluate her priorities and long-term goals

Megan is very involved on campus. Due to her extra-curricular responsibilities, Megan has fallen behind in her classes. She is unmotivated to catch up and dreads the thought of having to complete her work. Which action would help Megan most? 1)wait until she is more motivated 2)ask a friend to take notes for her in class 3)plan activities for a club she is in to check that task off her list 4)re-evaluate her priorities and long-term goals

3)Monica should visit a school counselor for help.

Monica is a freshman in college. Halfway through the term, Monica's grandmother dies. Monica is experiencing physical fatigue, headaches, and stomachaches. She is no longer interested in classes and her grades are falling. Monica is spiraling into a depression and no longer knows what to do. What intervention should Monica apply? 1)Monica should reprioritize her responsibilities. 2)Monica should get more rest. 3)Monica should visit a school counselor for help. 4)Monica should attend extra tutoring sessions.

1)a reading and writing center tutor

Natasha is working on a research paper for her sociology class. Who should Natasha ask for help formatting the paper correctly? 1)a reading and writing center tutor 2)the person who sits next to you in class 3)the dean 4)the president of the college

4)behaviors and thoughts

Once you have made a choice to engage in your education, stop procrastinating, and manage your time more effectively, you have to make the changes in your 1)thoughts 2)behaviors 3)none of these 4)behaviors and thoughts

3)contributing thoughtful, original responses to posts and discussion questions

Online instructors expect students to actively participate in the course. What does active participation include? 1)using correct spelling and punctuation in all posts 2)talking with other students outside of class 3)contributing thoughtful, original responses to posts and discussion questions 4)calling the instructor during office hours

3)lack of a certificate

Paul is being trained as a car mechanic at his job. He is also taking an online auto mechanic certification course at home. Paul gets frustrated when he is studying because he prefers to be at work. Paul decides to drop out of his classes so he can spend more time in on-the-job training. What negative effect may result from Paul's decision? 1)loss of the opportunity to study 2)loss of a job 3)lack of a certificate 4)loss of interest in auto mechanics

4)work hours

Robert is working two jobs to pay his rent and college expenses. He loses sleep, is often sick, and misses class. Now his grades have dropped so low that he must study continuously in hopes of earning As on his final exams. What is Robert's root problem? 1)low grades 2)missing classes 3)high rent 4)work hours

4)His course will show a failing grade in Pathway.

Robert realizes that he is failing his math class just before the end of the term. What will happen if he drops his class at this point? 1)The tuition for that class will be refunded. 2)His GPA will not be affected. 3)The report in Pathway will show a "W" for the class. 4)His course will show a failing grade in Pathway.

2)Associate of Science

Samuel is attending a community college and plans to transfer to a state university. Which degree should Samuel choose to pursue at his community college? 1)Bachelor of Fine Arts 2)Associate of Science 3)Bachelor of Science 4)Master's Degree

2)visit the instructor's office hours

Sandy's plant biology course has 200 students. During the lecture she does not understand the process of photosynthesis. What is the best way for Sandy to have the instructor explain the process to her step by step? 1)ask your friend's brother who took the class last year 2)visit the instructor's office hours 3)leave the instructor a voice mail message 4)ask the instructor in the middle of class

3)set up a meeting with her academic advisor to discuss her workload

Savannah has a scholarship that requires her to maintain a 3.0 GPA. A few weeks into her first semester she realizes she is doing poorly in some of her classes. She begins to worry that she will not meet the GPA requirements to maintain her scholarship. Her stress level is rising and she doesn't know what to do. What should Savannah do? 1)stay up late to study more 2)get a job so she can pay for school if she loses her scholarship 3)set up a meeting with her academic advisor to discuss her workload 4)go out with her friends to take her mind off of the situation

4)2-3 hours

Self-management will be your key to success. You will have a significant amount of reading as homework. The basic guideline is that for every hour spent in class, a minimum of _____ should be spent in review and preparation for the next class. 1)45 minutes 2)8-9 hours 3)whatever you want 4)2-3 hours

3)procrastinator

Someone who puts off doing tasks until another time, when they could do them now, is called a 1)navigator 2)initiator 3)procrastinator 4)activator

1)euphoria

Stress is your body's response to people and events in your life. It is the mental and physical wear and tear on your body as a result of everyday life and all that you have to accomplish. Which of the signs listed below are not typical symptoms of stress? 1)euphoria 2)headaches 3)hypertension 4)abdominal pain

3)Most people perform better when using a preferred learning style.

Students who type their name and phone number with both the left and right hand usually do better with their dominant hand. What does this say about learning styles? 1)Most people learn in the same way. 2)Kinesthetic learners type better with their left hands. 3)Most people perform better when using a preferred learning style. 4)Right-handed people are usually visual learners.

2)false

Symptoms and problems are the same thing. 1)true 2)false

4)Both Tanya and Ted because each student is expected to do his or her own work.

Tanya finishes her essay for health class. Her friend, Ted, is writing a paper on a similar topic for English class. Tanya lets Ted use her paper to turn in to his English instructor. Who is cheating? 1)Ted because he turned in someone else's work. Tanya was just helping a friend. 2)Tanya because she already knew the work was good. Ted was just guessing. 3)Neither Tanya nor Ted because schools value collaborative work. 4)Both Tanya and Ted because each student is expected to do his or her own work.

3)amygdala

The ______ is an innate, prehistoric part of the brain's emotional reaction system. 1)cerebellum 2)cortex 3)amygdala 4)frontal lobe

1)Associate of Arts degree

This degree has emphasis in liberal and performing arts, history, English, literature, international languages, psychology, sociology, education, the humanities, and communication. It is also a transfer degree. 1)Associate of Arts degree 2)Associate of Science degree 3)Associate of Applied Science degree 4)Bachelor of Fine Arts

2)find an advisor at school who can give him some advice

Tim is the first in his family to finish high school. He knows that statistics say he is likely to drop out before finishing college. What should Tim do? 1)change his mind on going to college 2)find an advisor at school who can give him some advice 3)apply for financial aid 4)internalize his fears

2)realize that change takes time.

To create success in your life through positive change, 1)let go of all past attitudes and actions. 2)realize that change takes time. 3)run away from unpleasantness. 4)keep negative past attitudes.

4)her school health center

Valeria has missed many classes this term because she is often sick. She thinks that this problem might be caused by her lifestyle decisions. Where could Valeria most likely find good information about how to solve her problem of being unhealthy? 1)her roommate 2)her favorite women's magazine 3)her Facebook friends 4)her school health center

2)The Circler

We all have different personality types. If you are one who does the same things over and over again and again homing for a different result, then you are: 1)The Passivist 2)The Circler 3)The Planner 4)The Doodler

2)think before they act

What do people with high emotional intelligence do when making decisions? 1)rely on past judgements 2)think before they act 3)prioritize feelings 4)focus on their own opinions

4)A program that PTC students use to keep up with their credits and help them in planning their class schedules.

What is DegreeWorks? 1)It is a magazine that talks about scholarships. 2)It is a software program to help students read better. 3)A booklet that you get when you register in admissions. 4)A program that PTC students use to keep up with their credits and help them in planning their class schedules.

3)Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school.

What is one way college culture differs from high school culture? 1)Course content is more valuable in college than in high school. 2)Homework completion is more important in college than in high school. 3)Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school. 4)Students have less accountability for attendance in college than in high school.

1)Reports are more formal than journals.

What is the difference between journal writing and report writing? 1)Reports are more formal than journals. 2)Reports are longer than journals. 3)Reports are written to be presented orally while journals are only written. 4)Reports are written to be persuasive while journals are informational.

1)state the issue

What is the first step in the critical-thinking process? 1)state the issue 2)gather information 3)evaluate information 4)analyze all viewpoints with an open mind

4)Determine what information you need on your topic.

What is the first step in the information literacy process? 1)Evaluate the reliability and accuracy of information. 2)Establish where to find needed information. 3)Document your sources. 4)Determine what information you need on your topic.

3)time management

What life skill is closely related to stress management? 1)money management 2)social choices 3)time management 4)career choices

4)They can choose classroom and study strategies targeted to their strengths.

When a student identifies his/her own learning preferences how does this help them in class? 1)They focus only on their weaknesses in the classroom and when studying. 2)They match their personality to what they are learning. 3)They change preferences when they do not match an instructor's teaching style. 4)They can choose classroom and study strategies targeted to their strengths.

4)All of the above.

When a student is a 'transfer student' they 1)need to check out the catalog from the four-year college they are going to move on to. 2)Get to know your advisor on the four-year campus. 3)Be mindful of the requirements and policies of the four-year school 4)All of the above.

4)You must first verify the source is reliable.

When you read information on the Internet, why can't you automatically accept it at face value? 1)Nothing on the Internet is actually true. 2)Before you can decide to accept information, you have to decide if you agree with it. 3)No matter who has posted information, you have to begin by assuming that the facts are probably inaccurate. 4)You must first verify the source is reliable.

4)The Learning Center, where tutors are located.

Where should a student go for help writing a resume? 1)the financial aid office. 2)the registrar's office. 3)the computer services center. 4)The Learning Center, where tutors are located.

4)exercising for 30 minutes daily

Which action would help reduce stress? Choose the correct answer below. 1)taking on additional responsibilities at work 2)staying up all night to finish a paper 3)moving into a new apartment 4)exercising for 30 minutes daily

3)visiting with friends in high school

Which activity can distract a college student from his or her goals? 1)reading the newspaper every day 2)going to bed at the same time every night 3)visiting with friends in high school 4)playing on an intramural sports team

4)I will spend half an hour practicing my French every day this year so I can converse in French with a friend.

Which example is a long-term academic goal? 1)I will practice the piano for half an hour this week. 2)I will spend an hour every night reading magazines. 3)I will visit websites about investing this week so that I can apply what I learn in the next two weeks. 4)I will spend half an hour practicing my French every day this year so I can converse in French with a friend.

3)When should our country go to war?

Which of the following questions requires critical thinking skills? 1)What is your favorite band? 2)What is your name? 3)When should our country go to war? 4)What day of the year is Pearl Harbor day?

4)laziness

Which one of the factors listed below does not describe the components of self-discipline? 1)using your willpower 2)taking responsibility 3)making changes 4)laziness

1)Mark the message as high importance.

Which option best describes what Trina should do if she is sending an important email message? 1)Mark the message as high importance. 2)Await a quick acknowledgment from the recipient. 3)Keep the message brief. 4)Write in all caps to convey the importance of the communication.

3)Assistance is available from the media specialists and librarians.

Which option is the best advantage to working in the library, when compared to using the internet for research? 1)Students can work in a comfortable setting. 2)Students can find a large quantity of information relevant to their topic. 3)Assistance is available from the media specialists and librarians. 4)Students can research with a group.

1)What are all of the tasks that need to be accomplished today?

Which question can most help Frank create his daily "to-do" list? 1)What are all of the tasks that need to be accomplished today? 2)What are the most important tasks needing to be completed this week? 3)Which task is most interesting? 4)When are tests scheduled for each class?

1)Clearly state the problem, analyze its cause and effects, brainstorm possible solutions, evaluate the pros and cons of each potential choice, pick an option, try it out, and evaluate its success.

Which sequence of events illustrates the most helpful problem-solving plan? 1)Clearly state the problem, analyze its cause and effects, brainstorm possible solutions, evaluate the pros and cons of each potential choice, pick an option, try it out, and evaluate its success. 2)Think of a solution, execute it, and evaluate the positive and negative effects. If it doesn't work, try another solution. 3)Recall a time when someone you know had a similar problem, find out what they did, evaluate the pros and cons, and then evaluate your options. 4)Clearly state the problem, get advice from a friend or teacher, and act on the best suggestion.

3)People with at least a bachelor's degree make more money than people with an associate's degree.

Which statement about salary and unemployment is true? 1)The unemployment rate of people with an associate's degree is higher than that of people who have a high school diploma. 2)People with a high school diploma usually make about as much money as people who have an associate's degree. 3)People with at least a bachelor's degree make more money than people with an associate's degree. 4)The unemployment rate of people with less than a high school diploma is about the same as for people with an associate's degree.

3)Become involved in a campus group or activity.

Which strategy increases the likelihood of a student staying in school? 1)Never read the course guide/syllabus for your class. 2)Begin with the English course one level above where you test. 3)Become involved in a campus group or activity. 4)Avoid talking to instructors who give you a hard time.

4)Yolanda

Which student shows maturity after receiving negative feedback from an instructor? Jennifer thinks, "I studied a lot. I should drop this class. Mark thinks, "I'm not learning anything. That instructor is no good." Stephan thinks, "I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable." Yolanda thinks, "I need help. I'd better find a tutor." 1)Jennifer 2)Mark 3)Stephan 4)Yolanda

4)Yolanda

Which student shows maturity after receiving negative feedback from an instructor? Jennifer thinks, "I studied a lot. I should drop this class. Mark thinks, "I'm not learning anything. That instructor is no good. Stephan thinks, "I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable." Yolanda thinks, "I need help. I'd better find a tutor." 1)Jennifer 2)Mark 3)Stephan 4)Yolanda

1)advisor

Who should a student talk with in their college when they want to get help in planning their coursework for their degree? 1)advisor 2)parent 3)tutor 4)professor

2)Anyone can add information, and the information is not verified.

Why are open-content sources, such as Wikipedia, unacceptable for research? 1)Open-content sources are unacceptable since people have to pay to use them. 2)Anyone can add information, and the information is not verified. 3)The information on open-content sources is never accurate. 4)The information on open-content sites is written by people who do not have college degrees.

3)Time is valuable when organizing and planning course work.

Why is it a good idea to spend quality time on the internet when one is researching information for school work? 1)It takes away from gaming. 2)I can do the work any time. 3)Time is valuable when organizing and planning course work. 4)One of my classmates will give me the work.

3)It is not from a reliable source.

Why should you NOT use an online encyclopedia in which individuals have added their own content? 1)It is factual. 2)It is fiction. 3)It is not from a reliable source. 4)It only presents someone's opinion.

2)Repeat the steps of the critical thinking process.

You went through the critical-thinking process and selected several jobs to apply to, but today, you heard about another opening that might be worth considering. What should you do now? 1)Reject the other positions and apply only to the new one. 2)Repeat the steps of the critical thinking process. 3)Ignore the new information in favor of your decision. 4)Find reasons not to apply to the new job and stick with your decision.

1)True.

Your College Catalog/Student Handbook is one of the most important publications you will read during your college years. 1)True. 2)False.

2)This Isn't Harvard Syndrome

Your two-year college has spent decades developing, revising, and honing degree programs to meet strict regional and national accreditation standards. With this in mind it is important that you as a student dispel the 1)No Pain, No Gain Syndrome 2)This Isn't Harvard Syndrome 3)Anything you can do, I can do better Syndrome 4)You Can't Control Me Syndrome

3)yes, because he is assisting in a dishonest act

Yousef is taking an exam. He notices that his friend is copying his answers. Yousef moves out of the way so his friend can see better. Is Yousef cheating? 1)no, because he is helping his friend 2)no, because his paper has his own answers 3)yes, because he is assisting in a dishonest act 4)yes, because his answers are stolen