Chapters 7-12
You are likely to find which of the following types of government documents in a library?
Census records
Chapter 12
Chapter 12
Identify the events that will make it necessary to review and possibly revise a budget.
You received more financial aid than anticipated. Your hours at work were cut.
Identify reasons that should encourage you to think about transferring to a four-year institution that does not have a formal agreement with your current institution.
You seek to enroll in a specialized program offered in limited places. You want new academic challenges in a very different place.
Healthy communication in relationships is
a blend of talking and listening.
Which of the following allows you to to look at information on the web?
a browser
Be extremely wary of websites that ask for ________ to provide you with online information regarding scholarships and financial aid for college.
a credit card number
It is important to approach all information obtained on the web with
a critical eye.
Distance learning is
a form of education in which students participate via video technology or the web.
Cultural competence is
a learned skill.
Choosing not to continue your education is
a reversable decision.
Transferring from one school to another includes more than credits, units, and courses, it also includes
a systematic process.
Who can assist you in making an informed decision when seeking to transfer from a two-year to a four-year institution?
a transfer advisor your own campus advisor
Musical scores for ________ can be found in libraries.
a wide range of well-known and lesser-known compositions
What are some important social skills that show an interviewer he or she is a fellow human being and not simply someone who can give you a job?
being responsive shaking hands firmly listening attentively looking them in the eye
In ________ courses, the instruction is split between online and the face-to-face classroom.
blended
In reflecting on your distance learning experience you should ask yourself which of the following questions? (Check all that apply.)
Did I become so absorb in the technology that I lost sight of learning new course material? Did I learn as much as I would in a traditional class?
Identify strategies for building healthy relationships.
Invest time in others. Accept others as they are. Show concern and caring.
Which of the following meets the recommendations for an informative subject line for an e-mail?
Job Posting: Math Tutor
If you are starting or returning to college after military service, which of the following is not among the best stress-management strategies?
Keep to yourself until you've "settled in."
_____ has become the largest online professional social media site.
Identify the strategy that is NOT recommended as a way to cope with loneliness.
Live by yourself.
________ is a subjective state in which people do not experience the level of connection with others that they desire.
Loneliness
True or false: Talking to friends and family about a stressful situation can help us tolerate it more effectively.
True
True or false: Transferring from one school to another requires a systematic process because it will have an impact on your life.
True
True or false: Virtual courses will cover the same material as face-to-face classes; the difference is in the delivery method.
True
True or false: We form relationships more easily with others who are similar to us than with those who are different.
True
Identify an example of when it may be advantageous to accept a credit card with an annual fee.
When the card has an exceptionally low interest rate.
The reason for keeping a copy of a course syllabus or class outline in your Career Portfolio is to
jog your memory about material covered in a course.
Many colleges offer workshops on diversity and prejudice reduction because understanding comes from
knowledge.
It would be shortsighted to decide not to bother with an education because of the cost. You may, however,
need to choose a school according to its tuition and the financial aid package it offers.
To avoid misunderstandings in an e-mail, it is recommended that you follow the rules of
netiquette.
One advantage of an online database relative to an index is that a database ________ provides the full-text of material that the searcher identified.
sometimes
A student who has decided to acquire the training necessary to become an engineer
still needs to think and plan their career.
To better understand our diverse world, college students should
take an anthropology course, study religion, or learn history.
A prepared response to a typical interview question such as "tell me about yourself" should
touch on your career goals. highlight your skills and experiences.
When should you ask any questions you have prepared prior to an interview?
towards the end if they have not been answered
The feeling that a new college is different from the previous campus, the student will be unable to adjust is called
transfer shock.
Relationships must be built on a foundation of ________, which means we are able to count on others and they will be open with us.
trust
When individuals know they can count on each other, there is ________ in their relationship.
trust
When a true relationship exists, the following components are present:
trust honesty loyalty
Your car just broke down, and repairing it is more than you can afford. You decide that this presents a perfect opportunity to begin exercising by riding your bicycle to school. This is an example of someone
turning a potentially stressful situation into something positive.
Which of the following is an example of a domain name that would be found in an e-mail address?
umass.edu
Available distance learning courses outside of your enrolled college are best found by
using the web.
Developing an appreciation for and an ability to be comfortable with the world's human diversity is especially important for college students because these skills
virtually a requirement for career success. are a social necessity.
The musical scores found in libraries are
written music.
Which of the following are true of social media websites?
Facebook has more than 2 billion active users. Most college students use social media websites.
True or false: Applying for financial aid is a waste of time because there isn't much money available.
False
True or false: Good events that occur in our lives are not capable of producing stress.
False
True or false: If the four-year institution you want to transfer to does not have a formal agreement with your current institution, you should not consider transferring to it.
False
One example of a web browser is
Mozilla.
Thinking positive, confident thoughts during an interview will help you
appear positive and confident.
Identify job search activities that can be done on the Web.
apply for jobs screen applications search for jobs post résumés
E-mail messages are most effective when they
are short and direct.
Which of the following situations is LEAST likely to lead to misunderstanding in a relationship?
day-to-day conversation in a relationship built on good communication
Identify the two things you can do when you have found that you spend more than you make.
decrease spending increase income
It is neither ______ to increase your cultural competence.
easy nor simple
Many if not most periodicals can be found
online.
When writing an e-mail to someone you know only casually or perhaps not at all, it is most appropriate to provide a bit of information about yourself in
the beginning of message.
Your experience with stress depends on how you interpret the circumstances, which in turn impacts the effectiveness of
the coping strategy you use.
Residency requirements determine
the number of credits that a student must earn on a specific campus to receive a degree from that campus.
Students with cultural differences have
the same basic concerns as all students.
Who is disadvantaged when you get a job under false pretenses?
your employer you
A key question to ask when narrowing your choices of four-year institutions to transfer to is
"Does the college have the program I want?"
Funding for college comes in three basic categories: _________, _______, and ______. (Remember to type only one word per blank.)
Blank 1: loans Blank 2: grants Blank 3: scholarships
Another term for blended learning courses is
hybrid courses.
What is one way that banks and other lending agencies make money?
interest charges
A student's first attempt to appeal a transfer evaluation
is an informal contact (email or phone call) with the person who made the evaluation.
Identify the statements that reflect the value of a college education.
Education leads to better job opportunities. It is the kind of experience that permits us to reach our potential. On average, college graduates earn almost twice as much money as those with only a high school degree.
Getting feedback from others in a distance learning course is associated with which of the P.O.W.E.R. process steps?
Evaluate
True or false: There are no significant drawbacks to the use of credit cards.
False
What is the logic behind the suggestion to "Know that you are not alone in your loneliness"?
For every person you notice who is socializing, there are others who are not doing so.
Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can include
emotional numbing.
Identify the course content delivery method that is NOT associated with distance learning.
face-to-face classroom
Most college students are sleep deprived, which causes them to feel short-tempered, tense, and
fatigued.
Similar to a scholarship, a(n) ________ is an award of money that does not have to be repaid.
grant
Physiological and psychological signs that a person may be at risk for a suicide attempt include loss of appetite or excessive eating, sleeping problems, and
hallucinations.
An effective reference comes from someone who knows you well and can speak to your
skills and abilities.
Which of the following cannot be be provided on a web page?
smells and tastes
The specific challenge in any given situation that stimulates a stress response is referred to as the
stressor.
When is the interest rate on a credit card applied?
when there is an unpaid balance
Relationships do not always end by choice. Identify the relationship that did end by choice.
Your roommate moved to another apartment.
Select the questions that are appropriate to ask during an interview.
What is the hiring process used by this organization?
Spam is best thought of as
junk mail.
Identify the characteristics of good career planning notes.
legible organized simple
A library catalog provides the specific ________ of requested material.
location
The key to finding sources of funding for your education is
persistence.
Failing a college course, losing a job, and ending a relationship are all examples of
personal stressors.
Your contact information should include which of the following?
phone number(s) name, address e-mail address
Which of the following cannot (yet!) be transmitted to your computer via the web?
pizza
When writing a cover letter for your Career Portfolio, whose perspective should be kept in mind?
potential employer
The material in the second part of your Career Portfolio provides the
public face of your portfolio.
Library catalogs generally include information about requested material like the date of publication, number of pages, and
publisher.
Arriving early will assure that you are ________ for an interview.
punctual
Loyalty in a good relationship implies that the relationship partners are
supportive of one another.
In times of adversity and difficulty it is important that a good relationship be marked by
loyalty.
The stated amount of a loan is called the _______.
principal
Distance learning is a natural means of
promoting lifelong learning experiences.
When providing credits to a transfer institution for evaluation, you can
provide any and all prior earned credits.
The term ________ is used to refer to obvious physical differences, determined by biology, that set one group apart from others.
race
Career research notes provide you with a __________.
record of your career-related efforts
If you take charge of a stressful situation, you can ________ your experience of stress.
reduce
A regular exercise program
reduces heart rate
A(n) ________ is a computerized index to information on the web—for example, Google.
search engine
Using a search engine, you can use quotation marks to
search for an exact phrase or even a whole sentence.
The first stop you should make in searching for available financial aid is
your college's financial aid office.
Maria's older cousin asks her about her financial goals. Which response shows that Maria may need some help in preparing a budget?
"I want to have more money."
Stafford loans provide from $5,500 to $12,500 for each ________ a student is enrolled in college.
year
You should reconsider your decision to transfer if
you are not fully committed to attending college.
It is key that your references can provide, in detail,
your strengths and accomplishments.
Click and drag on elements in order Identify the first, second, third and fourth step in dealing with financial difficulties.
1. Assess the problem 2. Contact each of your creditors 3. See a credit counselor 4. Once you have a plan, stick to it
The middle part of a typical web address (for example, the "ufl" in "www.ufl.edu") is the __________ _________. (Remember to type only one word per blank.)
Blank 1: domain Blank 2: name
The _______ _______ (stated as a percentage) determines what is charged for the use of loaned money.
Blank 1: interest Blank 2: rate
A _______ is the first thing that potential employers see and should serve to arouse their interest in you
Blank 1: résumé or resume
In the virtual classroom, content and replies on a topic posted on a message board are similar to classroom
discussions.
A person or website service that requests payment to identity obscure scholarships that will yield thousands of dollars is very likely
doing something you can do yourself.
Jimmy was feeling really fatigued. He realized that he had forgotten to bring something for lunch to school and had not eaten breakfast. Among the biggest contributors to keeping yourself healthy are
eating right. scheduling regular meals each day.
Many ________ attempt to cover the entire range of knowledge, taking up many volumes, but they often lack depth.
encyclopedias
Good listening is one of the ways to
enhance your understanding of others.
Technology plays a large role in myriad aspects of life, _____.
even though there are different levels of competence among users
All budgets are based on an uncomplicated premise, that ________ should not exceed income.
expenditures
Which of the following contribute to suicide?
extreme anxiety perfectionism major depression
Healthy relationships between two people begin as friendships and include all EXCEPT
feelings of unfulfillment.
A scholarship may be awarded based on
financial need. merit.
The maxim "Knowledge is power" suggests that students can overcome transfer shock by
finding out as much as they can about the new college before they arrive.
A(n) _______ interest rate does not vary from month to month.
fixed
Feedback that you provide and receive in a distance learning course should
follow the basic principles of classroom civility.
Even experienced e-mail users can improve the effectiveness of their messages by
following the guidelines for formal e-mail messages.
While a few libraries still use cards filed in drawers or on microfilm, most library catalogs today are computerized and thus usually accessible
from home or residence hall rooms.
Our relationships with others
give us insight into who we are.
Awareness of the world's diversity has increased most recently because of
global access to the Internet and web.
It is essential to consider your own long-term career ______ as you think about the kind of job you want to find.
goals
A Career Portfolio is an ever-evolving record that documents your occupational ____________.
goals and achievement research findings skills and capabilities
Census records, laws, and tax codes are some of the millions of ______ documents that are stored in libraries.
government
Identify the basic categories of funding for college.
grants scholarships loans
It is predicted that by the mid-twenty-first century, the percentage of people in the United States who are of African, Latin American, Asian, and Arabic ancestry will be ________ the percentage of those of Western European ancestry.
greater than
Surveys have found that the higher the number of stressful events a person experiences over the course of a year, the more likely it is that he or she will
have a major illness.
Once you have decided to transfer, been accepted and enrolled at a four-year institution, you can expect to
have feelings of anxiety and concern.
If you want a distance learning course to count toward your degree, you should
have it approved by the registrar before you enroll.
Your Career Portfolio cover letter should be oriented toward
helping employers solve their problem.
Identify the factor that is LEAST likely to end a relationship.
honest and frequent communication
Most web addresses begin with ________, but because it has become so commonplace, this part of the address is often dropped when accessing a website.
http://
E-mail recipients often delete emails from unknown sources. To avoid this, you should
identify yourself early in the message.
Which activity is NOT associated with applying the P.O.W.E.R. process step of Organize to distance learning?
identifying possible distance learning courses
Questions you prepare to ask during an interview should help you determine
if you can be an effective employee for the organization.
What is the greatest consequence of "foreclosure" in career planning?
ignoring career possibilities that hold considerable promise
An ________ provides a listing of periodical articles by title, author, and subject, and it may include an abstract, or short summary, of the contents of each article.
index
No matter how humble or imposing their physical appearance, libraries are a good place to go when you need to gather
information.
The more useful career research notes that should be kept in your Career Portfolio include those from books, the Web, and
interviews with people in the profession.
Ways to let someone know that you like them without making an announcement include
inviting them to join you in an activity. engaging them in conversation.
You know that a credit card expenditure can be justified as an emergency expense when
it is a life saver.
To know where your money is going, you must
keep track of all expenses.
In common searches for library materials, which of the following are most often useful?
keyword(s) author title
In order to effectively cope with stress, it is most helpful to
know what is causing it.
Identify the universal element that plays a key role in shaping how people think about themselves.
language
The ________ we use to describe the ethnic and racial group membership of ourselves and others is in constant flux; and what we call people matters.
language
When we seek out opportunities to be with people who are different from us, we can
learn more, grow, and be challenged.
Submitting electronic job applications _______ the job seeker's virtual security.
lessens
If you received financial aid offers from more than one institution and the one you desire to attend is smaller than the other(s), you should
let the campus you desire to attend know this information in a polite way
Students accessing materials from a reserve collection should expect
limitations on when and where they can use them.
Research documents often refer to other documents, supplements, or appendices. In a somewhat similar fashion, web pages often provide ________ to additional supporting material.
links
Embedded website addresses added to web pages are called
links, link, hyperlink, or hyperlinks
You send a powerful message to friends and loved ones if you
listen without distractions, opinions, or interruptions.
When you receive a ________, a bank, credit union, or other agency provides funds that must be repaid after a specified period of time.
loan
To get an overview of your expenditures,
look at your bank records, bills, and receipts for the last year.
Stress arises when we perceive a situation as threatening. Changing our perception allows us to change our reactions. This is the philosophy behind the stress coping tactic of
looking for the silver lining.
"Foreclosure" is a term that psychologists use when individuals
make premature decisions.
Identify the elements demonstrated by a well-written cover letter contained in a Career Portfolio.
match between your qualification and the job strong and creative writing enthusiasm for the work
What is the major product that banks sell?
money (loans)
It is recommended that you review your budget each
month.
Valid reasons for transferring include
more career opportunities. higher future salary. greater understanding about the world.
Qualifying for grants is
more difficult than qualifying for loans.
Handbooks are ________ encyclopedias and are a good place to find ________.
more specialized than; an overview of key issues
Select the two sets of factors that are often associated with transfer shock.
more stringent academic regulations; campus size and campus location time management; financial demands; roommate challenges; diversity challenges
People who put you down, consistently make you feel bad, or behave in ways that violate your personal standards are
not friends.
If you have included a great deal of detail in an e-mail it is recommended that you use ________ to highlight each point.
numbers or bullets
Some of the negative feelings associated with the stress of college life include
occasional hopelessness. sadness. unhappiness.
Sources of stress are
often subtle and difficult to pinpoint.
The key advantage of a strictly ________ is that you can access it anywhere you have a good Internet connection.
online course
Virtually all schools have a program to acquaint new students with their campus and it is called
orientation.
People who are prepared to assist students in overcoming transfer shock include
other transfer students. academic advisers. faculty mentors.
Tom has worked for weeks on his Public Relations class presentation, which will count for 50 percent of his grade. He wakes up the morning of the presentation with a fever and a sore throat. Tom begins to stress about this until he realizes his situation is
unchangeable.
Additional education improves your career options because you will
understand more about the world around you.
An important first step of wise money management is
understanding the role money plays in your life.
Stress is inevitable and even desirable in life, because a life without stress would be
uneventful and boring.
Stress can cause physical reactions such the heart beating faster and internal organs churning out a variety of hormones. These physical responses can result in
wearing down the immune system.
A(n) _______ page is a document that presents you with information online and is typically linked to other pages.
web
Relationships with others are a critical aspect of our sense of
well-being.
Our images and feelings about various labels used to describe various groups (such as disabled, female, and overweight) comes from
what we know, have been told, or assume.
Which of the following describe loneliness?
when we lack a deep emotional attachment to a single person when we do not experience the level of connection with others that we desire when we feel that we don't have enough friends
Four-year institutions that have existing relationships with your present college should be at the top of your list because transfer agreements between institutions
will assist you in receiving academic credit for most, if not all, of your coursework.
A common reason you can wind up sending an e-mail to intended as well as unintended recipients is that
you accidentally hit "reply all" when you simply meant to hit "reply."
Once your financial aid package has been awarded,
you are able to negotiate for a different offer.
One key disadvantage of online courses is that
you are at the mercy of your technology and your Internet connection.
Payments on college loans being deferred until you graduate assumes that
you will begin to earn an income after graduating.
You will draw on information in the first part of your Career Portfolio to create the second part. It is recommended that you create the first part for
your eyes only.
Drag and drop the steps of a financial aid application process in order from the first to the last.
1. Speak with a financial aid counselor 2. Decide how much you need 3. Fill out your college's application for financial aid 4. Write a personal letter to explain any special circumstances 5. Complete the FASFA and the CSS profile 6. Wait
Which of the following can be effective strategies for using social networking in your job search?
Announce on Facebook that you are in the job market. Use LinkedIn to network and make connections.
Identify why it can be frustrating to use the web when seeking information.
Anyone can put information on the web, so there is as much misinformation as there is valid information.
What is the first step to take in order to fully evaluate your financial aid package?
Make an appointment with a financial aid counselor at the institution to which you are applying
Parents who claim the student as an income tax deduction are eligible for ________ loans to assist with college costs.
PLUS
What is one suggestion your textbook makes for learning how to dress appropriately for an interview?
Stop by the office beforehand to see how employees dress.
Computers most likely "read" your résumé when you submit information electronically for a job search; therefore, you must
be extremely precise and follow some stylistic rules.
In the end, it is more important to
be honest about yourself than get a job.
Stress takes a toll on your body, so it is imperative to
be in good physical condition.
Career Portfolios can
be in hard-copy versions or online.
Watching television is not a coping mechanism for stress. It is
escaping from stress.
Lack of sleep results in poor
health.
Identify the activity that has NO relation or connection to a computer or technology.
rowing a boat
What are the two primary elements of the second part of your Career Portfolio?
résumé cover letter
The following elements should be included in a résumé except
sex, race, and age.
Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is the result of a highly stressful event
that may have long-term consequences.
Exercise produces a variety of benefits, including
the ability to bounce back from stress and illness more quickly. your body running more efficiently.
Students can receive student loans from
credit unions. banks.
Which of the following is true for all colleges evaluating prior credit?
The coursework must have been taken at an accredited institution.
Which of the following is true of coping strategies used to manage stress?
The effectiveness of the strategies used to deal with stress depends on who we are.
Which of the following is true of credit cards?
They are not necessarily bad.
Which of the following are accurate regarding cataclysmic events?
They often produce powerful immediate consequences. They produce less stress than other types of stressors.
Identify the outcome that is NOT likely if you try to hide from those to whom you owe money.
They will forget about it.
Why should you research a company with which you have an interview?
To know the company's culture To be able to answer questions To discover the organization's management style
What is the only reliable way to deal with spam?
Delete it quickly yourself.
PLUS loans can be paid back over a period of ________ years.
10 to 25
What is one advantage of distance learning?
It often gives you access to subject areas that aren't available on your campus.
Depression is a normal reaction to distressing circumstances, but usually it is
temporary.
Section 8
Section 8
Because cultural groups are constantly changing, developing cultural competence is
an ongoing process.
A distance learning course does NOT require
access to the same computer all term.
Who can post information to the web?
Anyone with minimal computer skills.
Select the example that reflects racial groupings.
Asian, Black, white
Which of the following strategies are involved in "eating right"?
Avoid foods that are high in sugar and salt content. Avoid processed foods.
A person's _______ ________ is a record of past borrowing and payment behavior.
Blank 1: credit Blank 2: history or report
When conflict occurs and communication in a relationship is tested, which of the following are needed?
Become a more sensitive listener. Seek more careful ways to say what you think and feel.
Which of the following are among the most common learning management systems?
Blackboard Desire2Learn Canvas
_______ depression is a psychological disorder in which depression is severe and lasts more than two weeks.
Blank 1: Major
_______ are awarded by the college, a company, or other organization to be applied to the cost of tuition, and they do not have to be paid back.
Blank 1: Scholarships or Scholarship
Some credit cards have a(n) _______ _______ ranging from $20 to $100 a year.
Blank 1: annual Blank 2: fee or FEES
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Chapter 7 Section 1
Chapter 7 Section 1
Chapter 7 Section 2
Chapter 7 Section 2
Chapter 7 Section 3
Chapter 7 Section 3
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
True or false: It is always best to be underdressed than overdressed at an interview so that you do not offend the interviewer.
False
Which of the following are initial questions to ask when developing an understanding of the role that money plays in your life? (Check all that apply.)
Do I know where my money goes? Do I have the cash I need to buy the things I want? Do I spend more than I think I should?
While many coping strategies for dealing with stress are geared to overcoming its negative consequences, there are two principles that focus on putting stress in perspective. What are they?
Don't sweat the small stuff. Make peace with stress.
Upon receiving your financial aid package, you discover that it is not sufficient enough to cover your college costs. What should you do first?
Get the financial aid office to take a second look at your application.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic elements of an e-mail address?
HTTP:
Which of the following questions are generally recommended for evaluating information found on the web?
How well are the claims documented? How authoritative is the information? How current is the information?
Identify the ways conflict can be viewed as helpful in a relationship.
It can allow us to clear up misconceptions. It can compel us to say what is really on our minds. It gives us practice at resolving conflicts.
Which of the following accurately describe major depression?
It can occur without any obvious cause. Students who suffer from it feel extremely sad, hopeless, tired, and worthless.
Identify the statement that best describes what the web does.
It provides a graphical means for locating and accessing information on the Internet.
Identify the possible drawbacks of using a credit card.
It's too easy to spend money. Your credit rating can be damaged. Interest rates can be high.
Which of the following are true of using a credit card and your credit history?
Leads to a bad credit history if you have owed money but failed to pay on time Using a credit card helps establish a credit history Leads to a good credit history if you have owed money but paid on time
Identify the step that is NOT needed when applying as a transfer student.
Look for a roommate to help with living expenses.
Which of the statements is true regarding the feedback that you receive in a distance learning course that is likely different from feedback in a face-to-face course?
Much of the feedback you receive may come from your fellow students.
Your friend Jain tells you she doesn't like to exercise because "it tires me out and then I don't want to do anything." What can you tell her that may convince her to try to make exercise a part of her life?
One of the benefits of exercise is increased energy.
Select the choice that does NOT reflect a good way people resolve conflict in their relationship.
One person accuses the other of creating the problem.
________ include magazines published for general audiences, specialized journals for professionals in a field, and newspapers.
Periodicals
Which of the following is NOT a social media website?
PowerPoint
Which step in the P.O.W.E.R. process requires you to identify your long-term career goals?
Prepare
Identify effective strategies for increasing your understanding of and sensitivity to other cultures.
Study other cultures and customs. Participate in service learning. Travel to different places.
A wide variety of tactics can help students deal with stress, including which of the following?
Talk to friends and family about stress issues. Take charge of the situation yourself.
Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations for writing effective e-mails?
Write a long, multi-topic message.
Identify recommended information to maintain in the first part of your Career Portfolio.
Writing samples Career research notes Basic personal data Long-term career goals Course syllabus, transcripts, and credentials
Identify an appropriate strategy for persistent feelings of extreme loneliness that create a sense of complete isolation and alienation from others.
Speak with your advisor, a counselor, or a health services provider.
True or false: Many colleges have offices devoted to supporting returning veterans.
True
True or false: You should come to an interview with specific questions you have about a job.
True
True or false: Your letter of admission will tell you how many of your prior credits will be accepted for transfer.
True
Which of the following is among the guidelines for the appropriate use of technology while in the classroom?
Turn off your cell phone.
Which of the following are among the tips for getting the most from a web search?
Use boolean operators and quotation marks. Check the "Help" section of the search engine for ways to refine your search.
Which of the following are among the advantages of distance learning courses?
You are typically able to participate anywhere there is an Internet connection. They are often more flexible and allow for more self-paced learning. They often give you more practice writing and more feedback for it.
One of the tips in your textbook is to open a second window and do a second web search. What is the value of the two different sets of results?
You can identify common links between the two searches, which are more likely to be relevant.
Valid reasons for choosing not to transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year institution include which of the following?
You need a flexible schedule. You are not currently motivated to engage in your studies. You are currently experiencing academic difficulties
Identify events that qualify as emergencies in most cases and would be appropriate for using a credit card.
You need a plane ticket to get to your grandmother's funeral. Your car breaks down and you cannot get to work.
For which reasons should you use your college e-mail address when communicating with instructors?
You should already be checking your college e-mail regularly in case of important college messages. The domain name will be familiar to the instructor.
Which of the following is among the disadvantages of distance learning?
You won't get immediate feedback from your instructor.
Which of the following situations show how our own racial, ethnic, and cultural background affects others?
Your ethnic group has been subjected to discrimination and thus others treat you differently. You are a member of a traditionally dominant group and non-dominant groups respond differently to you.
A former landlord's name and address may be useful when you need _______.
a credit reference
When a factor in your stress is ________, it means you cannot control it. Rather than waste time trying to modify the stressful factor, use your energy to improve your situation.
unchangeable
Identify the two answers that best describe factors to use when narrowing down your list of transfer options.
academic program I want; cost; location; student body make-up; size extra-curricular activities; housing for transfers; philosophy and mission; acceptance and graduation rate of transfers
Factors involved with transferring from one institution to another include
academic, financial, and social considerations.
If someone tells a joke that expresses a negative stereotype, a person who is culturally competent would
actively question the remarks.
In addition to keeping your syllabus and outline from courses, it is useful to keep a copy of all of the following except
all of your tests.
Gmail and Yahoo! Mail are examples of e-mail providers that
allow you to retrieve your emails anywhere you have access to the web.
If family or friends are not available, ________ can provide social support.
an anonymous telephone hotline
One reason you are cautioned to not write anything in an e-mail that you would not want to see in the newspaper is that
an e-mail can easily be forwarded to one or more people without your knowledge.
Deciding on the specific major or degree that you will pursue in college is
an important decision about your career.
Your textbook provides some guidelines regarding the appropriate use of technology while in the classroom. When should you follow these guidelines?
anytime that you have not been given different instructions
If, after a second look at your application, the campus is unable to assist you with meeting your financial needs to attend, you should
ask the financial officer for advice.
Demonstrating the similarity of a course you took at two-year institution to a formal transfer evaluation appeals committee at a four-year institution can be done by
asking the two-year course instructor to write a letter to the committee explaining the similarities in the course work. providing a copy of the course syllabus and a course description from the catalog.
An articulation agreement is a formal arrangement between a community college and selected four-year colleges that
automatically accepts specific credits earned at the two-year college.
Basic personal data such as identification numbers (social security number, addresses, college ID, and telephone number) and rental information (landlord's name and address) should
be kept in the first part of your Career Portfolio.
The cardinal rule of admissions applications is
be yourself and be honest.
Job applicants should learn about a potential employer ______ the interview.
before
Interviews are important and to keep them from being too intimidating and overwhelming, it is useful to learn strategies for ______, ______, and ______.
before, during, after
A résumé is a
brief summary of your qualifications for a job.
When applying for a job, the interview allows you to
bring the résumé to life.
A ________ helps to prepare for the unexpected, such as the loss of a job or an illness that would reduce income.
budget
Exploring our own preexisting assumptions is a way to
build our cultural competence.
The way in which you manage your transition from your old college to your new one
can have repercussions for the rest of your college career.
Identify the potential benefits of having your prior college credits evaluated properly.
can save you thousands of dollars influences how long it will take you to graduate
Aspects of the web are similar to components of traditional libraries. For example, a web browser is equivalent to the library itself, while the web sites are equivalent to the library's
catalog.
Communication that maintains ________ and demonstrates ________ is known in the online world as ________.
civility; etiquette; netiquette
One problem facing many college graduates today is high levels of debt from
college loans.
It doesn't matter if you have an income; the mere fact that you are a ________ is sufficient for you to be approved to receive a credit card.
college student
Cultural ________ is a basic knowledge of other races, ethnic groups, and cultures.
competence
The effort to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the threats that lead to stress is called
coping.
A ________ is a classmate in your distance learning course whom you meet either virtually (e-mail or telephone) or face-to-face and who can help you avoid feelings of isolation.
cyberbuddy
When you seek to resolve the problems caused by spending more than you make, which of the following financial options is generally most controllable?
decrease expenditures
College loan payments are often ________ until after graduation.
deferred
Deciding to continue your education at another institution is
dependent on a systematic process in which the student answers important questions.
Several warning signs indicate a person's problems are severe enough to justify a concern for a suicide attempt. What are some examples?
self-destructive behavior and careless accidents an explicit announcement of suicidal thoughts academic problems, including a sudden change in grades
Developing an effective budget depends on your determination of
short- and long-term financial goals.
Today race is generally thought of as a(n) _______ construction, something defined by people's attitudes and beliefs. (Enter only one word in the blank.)
social
Assistance and comfort supplied by others in times of stress is called
social support.
Which of the following are features of a library's reserve collection?
sometimes may be borrowed from the library for a limited period a set of items that an instructor has reserved for use by a class
An important criterion for evaluating the validity of information found on the web is to consider the
source.
The principles of placing your stress in perspective are based on the idea that
stress need not be an enemy.
E-mail recipients view the _____ line before reading the e-mail to determine if the e-mail is credible and worthy of opening.
subject
The government pays the interest on a ________ loan until repayment by the student begins, most likely after graduation.
subsidized
In the worst of situations, major depression can lead to
suicide.
Before you complete the transfer process by enrolling in another institution, you should
take a moment to reassess your decision.
Getting Internet service on a home computer if you don't have it already can
take several weeks to set up.
Kelsey realized that two major papers were due in the same week she had two major exams, all for different classes. She contacted the instructors who had assigned the papers and asked if she could extend the due dates for the papers by four days, and one instructor agreed. This is an example of which of the stress coping tactics?
taking charge of the situation
Which of the following represents good communication for building and maintaining a relationship?
talking about each other's dreams and goals
Most employers today expect the individuals they hire to have a strong working knowledge of a variety of
technologies.
After receiving admission to one or more four-year institutions, which of the following is among the most important to consider when seriously evaluating your options to transfer?
the number of prior credits that will transfer
Even though college is expensive, the cost is outweighed by all of the following EXCEPT
the opportunity to embarrass non-college graduates when applying for jobs.
High levels of debt among college graduates has resulted from which of the following?
the relative simplicity of getting college loans earning less than they thought they would after graduation
In addition to the same basic materials, all libraries have
the tools to help you locate the material you need.
Finding the money to pay for college takes which other scarce commodities?
time and energy
Appropriately utilizing technology as a tool in college can be a
time saver
Why is it desirable to arrive at a job interview well beforehand?
to find a parking space to compose yourself to locate the building and room
Why should you prepare answers to predictable interview questions?
to help you feel more confident
When looking for information about a specific career, you need to be sure
to keep notes about what you find.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to check in frequently when taking a distance learning course?
to log more minutes (or hours) on the website without doing any work
"2+2" agreements allow students to complete general education requirements at a two year school and/or
transfer directly into their program of study at a four-year institution.
