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George is doing some online research. He has found several sites with information related to his topic. Which site would be the best source for accurate​ information?

.edu

About how many credits does a Bachelor of Science degree usually ​require?

120

Only one science course can be taken each term. How many terms should a student earning his or her AS degree plan to take a science​ course?

2

Terri has only automotive technology course requirements left to take for her​ degree, having completed all of her general education and elective courses. She wants to finish in as few terms as possible. If Terri wants to take the same number of credits each​ term, how many more terms will Terri be in​ school?

3

How many automotive technology program requirement course credits must an auto tech student​ take?

36

John earns an A in his math course. How many quality points is​ John's A​ worth?

4

Which option can help a student simplify his or her​ life?

Donate everything you​ don't need to a charity.

Sam wants to take these courses in his third year in school. He wants to take the same number of credits in the fall term as in the spring term. Which fall course schedule will help Sam reach this​ goal?

EN 107 ASC 222 HS 110

Which statement comparing work and school is​ true?

Employees usually answer to one supervisor​, but students answer to many people.

Which example shows intrinsic​ motivation?

Eric goes to school because he wants to be the first man in his family to earn a college degree.

In an environmental science​ class, students are researching water quality of local streams of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. They have defined the problem and brainstormed possible solutions. Which step should they address next in the​ problem-solving process?

Evaluate potential solutions.

He would prefer to take EN 107A in the fall. If EN 107A is​ full, which course can Stan replace it with to take the same number of​ credits?

FR 120

As hard as you try to manage your​ finances, you never seem to have enough money to pay your monthly bills. What happens if you do NOT identify and solve root issues for problems you are​ having?

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

Whose responsibility is it to evaluate a source to determine if it is accurate enough for a research​ paper?

The student who is doing the research.

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?

Track her grades on an ongoing basis.

​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?

Turn his phone off and check his voice mail after class.

Which question can be answered by an academic​ advisor?

What registration forms does the student need to​ complete?

Which of the following is a question that requires critical thinking​ skills?

When should our country go to​ war?

Ramon wants to share documents online. Which site should he​ use?

WorkZone

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.

Yolanda

Online instructors expect students to actively participate in the course. What does active participation​ include?

contributing​ thoughtful, original responses to posted discussion questions

Donna wants to become a professional photographer. She loves the beauty she creates in her pictures. She is starting classes next term. What intrinsic value motivates​ Donna?

creativity

Which term refers to the courses and number of credits a student must take and the grade point average needed to successfully complete a course of​ study?

degree requirements

Peter takes fifteen credits every term and works two​ part-time jobs. He attends all of his classes and job shifts on time and meets all his school deadlines. What college skill is Peter learning that will transfer to his job in the​ future?

managing time effectively

Which statement about​ self-esteem is​ true?

Taking calculated risks pushes people toward success.

Which option is the last step in the academic planning​ process?

Adjust your plan as needed.

Why are​ open-content sources, such as​ Wikipedia, unacceptable for​ research?

Anyone can add​ information, and the information is not verified.

Just before​ class,​ Christopher's daughter becomes sick. She stays home alone during​ Christopher's college course. What should Christopher do in case she has an​ emergency?

Ask the instructor before class for permission to leave his phone on vibrate.

Which statement is an example of a S.M.A.R.T.​ goal?

Because I want to earn an​ 85% average in math this​ term, I will study half an hour a night during the weeks we have tests.

Amman has a​ long-term goal to improve her grades. Which​ short-term S.M.A.R.T. goal would be most effective for Amman in reaching her​ goal?

Because I want to earn at least an​ A- in English this​ term, I will spend an hour a night on each essay the week it is due.

Milton writes this​ goal: "Because I want to improve my math​ grade, I will do better in school." Which revision makes​ Milton's goal more​ specific?

Because I want to raise my math grade​ 10%, I will use online problem databases for an hour a day for the rest of the term.

Which strategy increases the likelihood of a student staying in​ school?

Become involved in a campus group or activity.

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?

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

Lola wants to take her first year in school. She can only take a maximum of twelve course credits per term.​ Also, she can only take one math course and one science course each term.Which​ term-by-term schedule will allow Lola to meet all of her scheduling​ requirements?

Fall term Botany Italian I Math 001A US History Spring term Astronomy Italian II Math 001B Tennis I

Johnny works at a local industry and is taking classes to get his​ Associate's degree. He works until​ 3:00 p.m. 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. Select the phrase that best identifies​ Johnny's problem.

Finding a way to get from work to school

When writing a college term​ paper, what are students expected to​ do?

Follow assignment directions.

Gideon is pursuing a BS in physical education to become a P. E. teacher. In​ June, between his second and third​ terms, he has a severe bicycle accident. He progresses but must take six months of intense physical therapy before being able to drive or walk around campus. How should Gideon adjust his​ plan?

He should take his courses online next term.

Which statement is a​ challenge, rather than an​ excuse, related to succeeding in​ college?

I live far from the​ college, so I will need to buy a car.

Which statement demonstrates that a student understands the difference between a degree and an academic area of study​?

I want to earn an Associate of Arts in Graphic Design.

Which example is a​ long-term academic​ goal?

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

Which statement about academic planning is most likely to be ​true?

Students with an academic plan can graduate faster.

Which characteristic applies to high school rather than​ college?

Instructors collect daily homework.

What is the most significant way in which college culture differs from high school​ culture?

Instructors expect more​ out-of-class learning in college than in high school.

What is one way college culture differs from high school​ culture?

Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school.

Which statement belongs in box​ D?

Lots of work outside the class is required.

Which option best describes what Trina should do if she is sending an important email​ message?

Mark the message as high importance.

Although Wikipedia articles are not a reliable source for research​ papers, an article may still contain useful information to refine and focus research. Which section of a Wikipedia article would be LEAST valuable for​ research?

Summary

Which statement about annual earnings and unemployment is​ true?

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

How can students eliminate the "I ​Can't" Syndrome from their​ lives?

Recognize five positive events that occurred for which to be thankful.

Which statement belongs in columns A and​ B?

Records of daily attendance are kept.

Tremaine is the first person in his family to go to college. Many of his family members even think he is wasting his time. What should Tremaine​ do?

Take advantage of campus services.

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?

Repeat the steps of the critical thinking process.

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?

She plagiarized.

Esperanza wants to write an article for the school paper. The deadline is one month away. Which​ short-term goal should Esperanza set to reach her​ long-term goal?

She should give her completed writing to an editor in two weeks.

Sarena began working on a BS degree as a Neuroscience major over two years ago. S​he's not as interested in neuroscience as she expected to be and wants to change majors. After talking with her friends and family​, Sarena is still unsure about what major to pursue now. Which step does Sarena need to work on​ most?

Step​ 1: Identify your goal and timeframe.

James will graduate high school in six months and is very happy that he has been accepted at his first choice of university. He wants to earn a BA in criminal justice and has learned the credit requirements for his degree. Which step does James need to work on​ most?

Step​ 3: Create a ​term-by-term timeline.

Which statement about the culture of college is​ true?

Students can often confirm major project due dates online.

In​ college, students are free to choose their educational path and how much effort to put into their studies. Which option is the most likely effect of this​ freedom?

Students must manage their own priorities.

Yoshio must write a​ 10-page paper in order to pass his English class. He has completed the research and created graphic organizers. For the last two​ nights, Yoshio has stared at the cursor on his computer without accomplishing anything because he cannot determine his thesis statement. What can Yoshio do to reach his goal of writing the paper and passing his​ class?

Yoshio should start by writing any part of the paper.

Carla creates this goal concerning her​ money: "I will save​ $2,000 for a trip to California by charging ten percent less on each credit card bill." What information does Carla need to add to make her goal a S.M.A.R.T.​ goal?

a time frame

Read​ Elana's goal and answer the question that follows. "To increase my course average from a 65 to an​ 85, I will study for an hour every day." What does her goal statement need to make it a S.M.A.R.T​ goal?

a timetable

After monitoring a goal​ carefully, Julie realizes she​ won't be able to reach it within the time frame. Which step should she take​ next?

adjust the deadline for reaching the goal

You set the​ goal, "I will keep my average high enough to stay on the track team this year by increasing my scores on quizzes by fifteen percent." Which part makes it​ measurable?

by fifteen percent

Math 110 is a required general education course at ​Rina's school. ​Rina's academic plan schedules Math​ 001, a prerequisite for Math​ 110, in the spring. Then she plans to take Math 110 the next fall.​ Unfortunately, Rina fails Math 001 in the spring. What should Rina do to adjust her academic​ plan?

change her timeline

Trevor wants to earn his​ bachelor's degree in 3 years while working full time. How can Trevor monitor his​ progress?

check in with his school advisor regularly

Reuben begins college in one month. He excels in​ problem-solving and interpersonal relationships. He is doing well in his math and science classes. Which​ long-term academic goal reflects​ Reuben's interests and​ strengths?

choose a major leading to a medical career

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

concrete and improve the chances of achieving it.

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?

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

Adam has been feeling a lot of pressure at work lately. He is having trouble focusing on a big project. He is having obsessive thoughts about failing and just wants to sleep all day. Today he is staying home to sleep. Which of​ Adam's problems is a physical side effect of his​ stress?

feeling fatigued

When Lila dedicates herself to a​ long-term goal, what is she making a commitment to​ do?

follow a series of actions

A student who spends a large portion of the day talking to classmates about his or her personal life shows that he or she prioritizes which​ value?

friendship

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?

her school health center

Rhonda writes many research papers as she earns her certificate in nursing. She is always careful to use original ideas or to cite other​ people's ideas. Which skill is Rhonda practicing that will transfer to her job in the​ future?

integrity

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?

knowledge

Violet wants to go to a​ four-year college, but her parents want her to go to community college and stay at home where they can continue to help her make decisions.​ Violet's advisors explain ways that Violet can apply for​ four-year schools. Violet waits for her parents to fill out the applications with​ her, but they do not have time before the deadlines have passed. What attitude is holding Violet​ back?

learned helplessness

Rochelle sets the​ goal, "To increase my Business Writing grade from a 45 to a 95 in the next two​ weeks, I will study six hours a day and submit four drafts of the next assignment for​ feedback." How should Rochelle change her goal to make it more​ effective?

make it more realistic

"Gas prices are going to increase because oil companies are hoarding profits." This statement is an example of​ _______.

opinion

Jesse is always​ busy, but​ isn't able to complete all of her course work without staying up most of the night. She tries to start her work several times throughout the day. When she starts her work she has a mental block and is unable to perform. She is concerned that her work will not be of sufficiently high quality. What form of procrastination is Jesse​ experiencing?

perfectionism

​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?

procrastinating

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?

respect

What is the term for a student in his final year of a​ bachelor's degree​ program?

senior

Which type of online site is​ LinkedIn?

social networking and sharing site

Maria has two children at home and is trying to earn money to support her family yet still attend school to earn a BA in Marketing. Earning that degree will help her become a marketing​ manager, a position that pays much more than her current job. She will start school in two months. To help save​ money, her mother is willing to watch her children for three hours while Maria attends school at the state university​, taking two courses in the fall and two courses in the spring. When she looks at​ tuition, she feels the overall cost is too high. What is the most effective way for Maria to improve her academic​ plan?

start at a community college and transfer to the university later

What is the first step in the critical thinking​ process?

state the issue

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?

the​ mother's volume

What do people with high emotional intelligence do when making​ decisions?

think before they act

Serena has multiple work projects due in the same week. Which skill from college will help​ Serena?

time management

What life skill is closely related to stress​ management?

time management

What is the usual purpose of an Associate of Applied Science​ degree?

to transfer into the workforce

Demetrius sets extremely high standards for himself. He is motivated to succeed in​ school, is​ intelligent, and expects to make only the best grades on his work. He has an excellent relationship with his professors and works with a tutor making his work his highest priority. Demetrius earns good grades but he​ doesn't understand why he has a difficult time getting started on his work each day and will often procrastinate. What seems to be hindering Demetrius from getting started on his​ work?

unreasonably high expectations

Rachelle has just returned from a military tour of duty in​ Japan, and her tuition is paid for by the GI bill.​ However, she learns that she did not get into the courses she planned on because the military did not send the school all of her paperwork. Where should Rachelle go to resolve her academic planning​ problem?

veteran affairs

​Sasha's academic plan requires her to work as a sales associate full time to afford one course each term. She is on schedule to earn her nursing certificate in seven years. What is one way Sasha can improve her academic​ plan?

visit the financial aid department to find a scholarship

Which activity can distract a college student from his or her​ goals?

visiting with friends from high school

Which information can a student find in a course​ catalog? A. outline of​ student's strengths B. major program requirements C. number of terms to graduate D. number of credits to graduate E. general education requirements

​B, D, E

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?

​re-evaluate her priorities and​ long-term goals

What is the top level of​ Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic​ Needs?

​self-actualization

​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?

​self-discipline

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?

​stress-related illnesses

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?

​yes, because he is assisting in a dishonest act

William's goal is to earn his​ bachelor's degree in biology. Weeks​ 1-2: William attends every class and studies every night. Weeks​ 3-5: William spends increasing amounts of time with friends. Week​ 6: William drops two courses that he is failing. Weeks​ 7-8: William works hard to learn all the information for the term in his remaining courses. Is​ William's behavior​ self-defeating?

​yes, because he needs to manage his time better


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