MSS final

Of the four scenarios below, which could be best defined as a personal stressor?

Jenn breaks up with her boyfriend during her first year in college

Which of the following students is likely to learn the most from a reading assignment?

Kenny, who studies for two hours with three ten-minute breaks to stretch and drink some water

Craig fought in the Iraqi war and has been having horrible dreams and flashbacks since he's been back. Craig is suffering from

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

What is the relationship between exercise and diet?

Regular exercise combined with a sensible diet will lead to many benefits, including greater energy levels.

Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate?

Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy.

What is one potential benefit for students when PowerPoint presentations are used in class?

They are often uploaded to the course website for additional review after class.

Patricia, Sandra, and Noriko are three first-year students who classify themselves as Asian. What can we conclude about their ethnic background?

They may have come from three vastly different ethnic backgrounds.

Why is it beneficial to write out your stressors?

Writing down your stressors puts you in control and can help you figure out ways to cope with the problem.

First-year student Jennifer is upset because her boyfriend decided to end their relationship. She can begin the path toward emotional recovery by

accepting her feelings and keeping busy with studying and other activities.

Each night Sharon reads a chapter of her anthropology textbook, but she usually has trouble understanding the material until her professor explains it in class the next day. Sharon probably has

an auditory/verbal learning style.

Why is it important to identify your "prime time?"

because it means you should examine your productivity levels at different times of the day to maximize your potential

Long-term goals are important because

before you can begin a journey, you need to know where you are going

A powerful earthquake that causes immediate consequences to many people is considered a

cataclysmic event.

Which of the following notetaking sequences makes the most sense based on the advice given in the chapter?

class notes, text notes, study notes

Although there may be times when you can't study properly, in the long run it can also be said that

cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results.

Craig has been having issues with people attacking and accessing his computer without his permission. Protection against these attacks is referred to as

cybersecurity

An extreme reaction to stress that frequently requires professional help is usually known as

depression with thoughts of suicide

Ivan has gained twenty pounds since starting college. Which one of these pieces of advice would help him the most?

discuss his weight issues with his doctor or campus dietitian and develop a plan to eat healthier

Joan is preparing for her upcoming geography test. Her instructor told the class to focus on knowing both the facts and the connections between them. They should be able to discuss the ideas in an organized and logical way. What type of test should Joan study for?

essay

The first step in improving your time management skills is to

figure out how you are managing your time right now

The problem with a goal such as "pass all my classes" is that it is too

general

Tracie is exercising regularly, uses her bed for sleeping and not doing her homework, and avoids caffeine after lunch. Tracie's focus is

getting a good night's sleep.

If you would like to use census data to support a research paper on urban growth, which item from the libraries basic collection would you use?

government documents

Study groups are most effective when they

help members organize and structure the material to approach it logically

One reason for identifying learning difficulties related to reading and remembering is to

identify appropriate learning strategies that will help them reach their potential.

When writing an answer to an essay question, it is important to

identify keywords in the question so that all parts of the question are answered in the essay.

Rebecca is a C student who decides to take a speed-reading course. After she finishes the course, she will probably

improve her reading speed slightly, but not her reading comprehension

When considering personality styles, it is important to remember that

intuitors enjoy solving problems and being creative

A stress-related illness

is more likely to affect a student if he/she has experienced a number of stressors in the past year.

The term "culture" refers to

learned behaviors and beliefs that are characteristics of your society.

Actively listening while taking notes is characterized by

listening for key ideas

Julio has been juggling too many obligations and he's on social overload. He never has a moment to himself. This is a type of

loneliness

Which of the following tasks might be more difficult for a right-brain-oriented person?

making a list of vocabulary words

In a conflict situation, using a phrase such as, "It would make me feel better if you would pick up your clothes from the floor" is part of which conflict-resolution strategy

making your requests explicit

While Phil is studying, he can't afford to overlook anything. He reads and reviews important facts, and even uses his index cards. It's test day. He looks over his test and the information is presented in two lists, arranged in columns. What type of test is Phil taking?

matching

While Pearl is researching for her history assignment, she comes across a website that has been established by a well-known publisher, therefore

more than likely the information is accurate.

Talking about hurting oneself is a serious call for help and is

not a confidence to keep to yourself.

Penelope started a new job two weeks ago. Even though she is excited about her new job, it is still affecting her. She is experiencing a

personal stressor

Which of the following technologies might an instructor use to make classroom lectures available to students outside of class?

podcast

As Gary is reading, he wants to understand the material better; therefore, he researches the author's

point of view

A technique of verbal listening in which a listener rephrases what the speaker said, echoing their meaning, is called

reflective feedback

If Janice is "rehearsing," to remember key information, what is she doing?

repeating and summarizing

According to your text, the process by which the material transfers from your short-term memory to your long-term memory involves

rethinking

It's the most exciting time of her life. Bridget is getting married. She works full time and is planning her wedding. Even though this is an exciting event, it's still causing her

stress

Sam exercises vigorously 5 days a week. Because of this, his body produces a natural coping response to

stress

One compelling reason for getting enough sleep is that

sufficient sleep helps you do your best.

Janet's been missing classes, is having troubles sleeping, and has withdrawn from her friends. These are warning signs of

suicide

Bob is a white, Italian American student at a racially and ethnically diverse university in Massachusetts. He can begin to develop his cultural competence by

taking a course in world religions

Janet has a condition that causes her to be fearful and frantic, and she has concerns about test taking. What is Janet experiencing?

test anxiety

Cultural competence is best described as

the ability to understand and benefit from the culture of others

A common drawback of distance learning programs can be

the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students.

Learning to make time an ally means

time is used most efficiently

The goal of time management is

to permit us to make informed decisions so to how we use our time

Jason is studying Spanish and is having trouble figuring out one of the words. He should

try and figure it out using context clues.

If you find that you're a "night-person" and at your worst in the mornings, you might want to

try to schedule easier, less-involving activities for those earlier hours

Tests including short answer and fill-in questions can be very difficult for some students because

unlike multiple choice and matching tests, the answers are not right on the page.

How does a student determine when he or she has taken too many notes?

when the notes contain almost every word the professor has said

When writing e-mails, always remember to

write messages that you wouldn't regret becoming public

Knowing how you currently spend your time is essential in improving your time management because

you need to know where you are starting to figure out where you need to go

It's important to evaluate your time management skills because

you want to be able to adjust what might not be working in order to be more successful.