life skills

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

4

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?

Monica should visit a school counselor for help.

How might a strong auditory learner most effectively study for a test?

Record key facts and listen to the recording over and over.

Your teacher reads a quote from a magazine article: "Computers, now in development, are programmed with a knowledge base of common sense, facts, and language skills. These machines are designed to respond to user-based queries using a sophisticated system of reason and inference once only applied to humans." What is the best paraphrase of the excerpt?

Some computers are programmed to use reason to answer questions.

The following sentences appear in a paragraph in Tana's American history textbook. Which is the main idea that should be highlighted?

The Desert Storm conflict had many causes.

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?

The course will be recorded with a failing grade.

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.

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." Choose the correct answer below.

This goal is not measurable.

Which question would be best to ask an instructor before a test?

Which topics will be covered and what types of questions should I expect?

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?

Yes, because she is being dishonest in her results.

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

When you read information on the Internet, why can't you automatically accept it at face value? Choose the correct answer below.

You have to first verify that the source is reliable.

Natasha is working on a research paper for her sociology class. Who should Natasha ask for help formatting the paper correctly?

a reading and writing center tutor

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? Choose the correct answer below. achievability

a timetable

In a group of students with various learning preferences, which student is using his or her strengths most effectively?

a visual learner who makes charts out of class notes

If a student learns best by sitting quietly and listening, which learning preference is she most likely to have?

auditory

How is change accomplished?

by having a focused, directed goal

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?

dishonesty

Matt works a part-time job, is active in the debate club, plays intramural sports, and volunteers at the local children's home. Although Matt has completed all his assignments on time, he has been extremely stressed lately and thinks the quality of his work has decreased. Which action should Matt take to improve the quality of his academic work?

focus his time and energy on the most important tasks

Which career field directly matches an auditory learning preference?

foreign language

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? Choose the correct answer below.

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

Janice wants to help people so she is majoring in nursing. Which value motivates Janice?

giving

It is important to examine evidence when you do research on the Internet because: Choose the answer below that best completes the given statement.

its resources vary widely in reliability.

Carson's house was robbed when he was very young. The robbery made a huge impression on him. Now he wants to become a police officer. Which value motivates Carson?

justice

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?

visit the instructor's office hours

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

visiting with friends in high school

What is one characteristic of the Cornell note-taking system?

writing notes upside down

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

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?

Be sure she has followed all the directions.

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 because each student is expected to do his or her own work.

Which sequence of events illustrates the most helpful problem-solving plan?

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.

Mustafa is studying for his economics class. He has read the chapter and highlighted and annotated his textbook. He has also copied his annotations into a list of notes. What should Mustafa do next?

Combine text notes and class notes.

What is the first step in the information literacy process? Choose the correct answer below.

Determine what information you need on your topic.

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

Donate everything you don't need to a charity.

Which factor shows internal 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 identified the problem and generated potential solutions. Which step should they address next in the problem-solving process?

Evaluate potential solutions.

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

Which statement would an active learner be most likely to make?

I can see how this applies to my career.

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?

I need to make strong choices about how I spend my time.

Which choice is an example of information that is NOT suitable for a research paper?

Information on a video sharing site; a teenager's video showing a way to remember state union-entry dates

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

Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school.

Which statement correctly compares intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligences of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences framework?

Intrapersonal intelligence centers around understanding oneself, whereas interpersonal intelligence centers around understanding others.

Consider the source below. Why should you NOT use it in a research paper? An online encyclopedia in which individuals are free to add content that lists a state's population numbers from 1988.

It is not current and is not from a reliable source.

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

Mark the message as high importance.

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.

Maria goes to every class meeting in her schedule. Which option is the best example of internal motivation?

She enjoys the discussions in literature class.

Organize your time by using a planner. Be sure to include information from the syllabus on your planner. Another factor is understanding information. Sit in the front of the classroom to stay focused on the instructor. Be sure to do homework in advance and review class notes daily. Hopefully these tips will help you in your first semester of school. Which sentence makes a good topic sentence?

Students can implement some strategies to have a smooth first semester.

Which statement about self-esteem is true?

Taking calculated risks pushes people toward success.

What is the most important reason to review and revise your notes after each class?

There may be incomplete or confusing ideas you need to clarify.

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." Choose the correct answer below.

This goal is not specific.

Choose the example that best represents the use of a jingle as a memory tool.

To remember the days of the week in Spanish, Lucy recites them to the tune of the alphabet song.

tty keeps house and takes care of her children. She would like to start a daycare in her house. Every time she starts to apply she thinks, "I can't handle more responsibility." What should Betty do to overcome this negative self-talk?

Visualize her success.

Which question can most help Frank create his daily "to-do" list?

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

Children at the age of two can say about 50 words. Often, only their parents can understand what they're asking for. However, around the age of four, children should be able to answer basic questions in a clear way. How should Tara organize this information in her notes?

compare and contrast

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.

Online instructors expect students to actively participate in the course. What does active participation include? Choose the correct answer below.

contributing thoughtful, original responses to posted discussion questions

What does the thinking/feeling category of personality deal with?

decision making

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

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

Abraham is a strong kinesthetic learner. He is studying for a test by rereading the chapter and is having trouble remembering what he is reading. What is a likely cause of his difficulty?

lack of physical motion

"I will take the GRE within 2 years." This statement is an example of a(n) ________.

long-term goal

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

Which study strategy would work best for an auditory learner?

meeting with a study group to discuss class material

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

Which learning theorist believed we learn best by talking to an expert in a specific field?

plato

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

How can you best prepare for taking notes in class?

read assignments before class and think about the material

To create success in your life through positive change,

realize that change takes time.

What do mnemonic devices best help you to do?

recall information

Which strategy can help active readers increase their concentration?

reduce outside distractions

Academic learning is similar to learning physical activities such as dance or football. You generally need to repeat the action or the new information several times to take it in. Then you need to practice to prevent forgetting. - Joe Authority, PhD Which study strategy would best promote learning and retention, according to the text excerpt?

repetition

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

Hal is driven to make top grades in community college so he can transfer to a four-year college. Then he wants to work in politics so he can change the world. What drives Hal's need to succeed?

self-actualization

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

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?

set a time frame for finding information on internships

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?

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

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?

short-term

Which type of memory is illustrated by a student's ability to remember the seven digits of a phone number relatively easily?

short-term memory

Zareh sets the goal, "I will spend more time watching and reading the news this year so I can write an editorial about world events for the school paper by the end of the year." Which phrase needs adjustment to make it a S.M.A.R.T. goal? Choose the correct answer below.

spend more time

A student has a strong visual learning preference. How could he most effectively create a visual learning experience in a lecture class?

take notes in mapping format

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 life skill is closely related to stress management?

time management

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 phrase is the goal of reading comprehension?

understanding

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

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?

work hours

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 he is failing. Weeks 7-8: William works hard to learn all the information for the semester in his remaining courses. Is William's behavior self-defeating?

yes, because he needs to manage his time better

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