EDUC 1300: Chapter 1 and 2

Today, what percent of all adults have an associate's degree or higher?

44

Darnell's political science instructor asked him to summarize the main points from a video of a campaign ad that had just been played. Which level of learning will Darnell use when answering his instructor's question?

Understand

When you synthesize, you

combine facts into a larger understanding of a concept

When you engage in critical thinking, you

consider information thoughtfully

Your values stem from your

experiences

Maya is working on an essay question that asks her to examine a theme in a short story. What is the highest level of learning that she must use when writing her response?

Analyze

Which level of learning must you use to answer a test question that asks you to examine the relationship between two different concepts?

Analyze

At which level of Bloom's taxonomy do you use your knowledge to solve new problems?

Apply

Which of these is an example of a SMART goal?

Complete the first draft of my psychology paper by next Friday.

Which major section of the Personal Success Plan is NOT also one of the steps of goal-setting?

Connect to Career

Erin has been a clerk at a department store for nearly five years, and she wants to move up into a management position. What should she do as she refines this desire into a SMART goal?

Consider how her goal would support the store's goals

Kelly's communication instructor asked her to give a speech in which she comes up with and describes her ideal design for a new student center on campus to meet the needs of many different students. Which level of learning will Kelly use when answering her instructor's question?

Create

When you combine different types of information to form new patterns, you are using which level of Bloom's Taxonomy?

Create

Which level of Bloom's taxonomy involves using ideas or concepts to formulate or justify a position or argument?

Evaluate

Which of these is the most specific goal?

Join the American history study group that meets on Thursday evenings.

The tool that guides you through the five steps of the goal-setting process is called the

Personal Success Plan (PSP)

Test questions that ask you to identify who did something or where an event took place require you to use which level of learning?

Remember

Kylie is a recent high school graduate who has started college. Which action should Kylie take to successfully meet her college's expectations?

Schedule study time and identify helpful study strategies for each of her classes.

Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on

a persons's strengths

Which campus resource should you use if you are looking for help deciding on a major?

advising center

Something that prevents you from making progress toward a goal is a(n)

barrier

Your motivation drives your

behaviors

What type of skill do you need to deliver a speech effectively, making sure you get all your points across clearly and efficiently and are understood by your audience?

communication

When you identify similarities and differences between two or more concepts, you are

comparing and contrasting

When Ann went out into her vegetable garden this morning, she saw that one of her tomato plants had been torn apart and that a trail of tomato bits led back to a sizable hole in the ground. Based on the evidence, she determined that the plant had probably been eaten by a wild animal of some kind. What is the process Ann used to come to this conclusion?

deducing

Compared to high school graduates, college graduates tend to

earn higher salaries

Ned is a juror in a criminal trial. There is a great deal of evidence that suggests the defendant is guilty, but the defense argues that the prosecution's evidence is misleading. The process that Ned goes through as he judges the soundness of each argument is called

evaluating

In Bloom's taxonomy, when you understand, you can

explain concepts in your own words and organize them into meaningful groups

At the Apply level of learning in Bloom's taxonomy, you approach a topic by breaking it down into meaningful parts and learning how those parts relate to one another.

false

Critical thinkers understand that questions can have only one right answer.

false

If information is hard to assess, it should be considered reliable.

false

Positive psychology focuses on the idea that individuals have little or no control over whether they will achieve realistic goals.

false

Research indicates that students who seek help are less likely to succeed.

false

The first step of goal setting is listing barriers and solutions.

false

The skills you develop in college do not transfer well to most careers.

false

Unlike high school, in college you are told what to learn and how often to learn it.

false

When developing an action plan, you should identify noncritical steps and push them to the top of your list.

false

Your self-efficacy is more likely to be realistic if it is based more on self-deception than on evidence from your actual experiences.

false

Your values are your hobbies.

false

Which of these is an example of an off-campus source of help?

family member

You may find that college instructors have different expectations than your high school teachers had. College instructors will expect that you will

figure out how and what to study and keep up with assignments

Tomas is interested in science, physical activity, and community service. Which career would Tomas most likely prefer?

firefighter

An outcome that you hope to achieve that guides and sustains your effort over time is called a(n)

goal

Caitlyn, a sales representative at a software firm, has decided that she will increase her overall sales figures by 10 percent this year. Which type of skill is Caitlyn using when she makes this decision?

goal setting

Khalid is having difficulty in his economics course and wants to find out if there are any additional reading materials he could review to help him understand the concepts being discussed in class. Who should Khalid go to for help finding relevant reading materials?

his economics instructor

Leo is facing several barriers that are making it difficult to achieve his goal of finishing his biology presentation by next Wednesday. Which of these barriers does Leo have the most control over?

his tendency to put things off until the last minute

What is the feeling that you can achieve your goals and that events will turn out for the best?

hope

Evaluating your outcomes is important because it helps you to

identify when you need to change your action plan

What does the ACES online self-assessment help you to do?

identify your strengths and weaknesses

Your preferences for activities, things, people, and places are your

interests

Helping people in need is important to Donald, and he enjoys taking part in campus activities. While attending college, Donald should consider

joining a volunteer organization

When you create an action plan, you

list the steps you'll take to accomplish a goal

Walden didn't perform well in his last race, and he recognizes that it was most likely because he didn't take it seriously and didn't train for it the way that he should have. Which type of skill is Walden using to reach this conclusion?

personal responsibility

The Bloom's Taxonomy level of Evaluate will be used if you are asked to

predict change

While planning her day, Lisa made a list of tasks that she needs to complete and placed the tasks in order from most important to least important. What is the process that Lisa used to determine the importance of her tasks?

prioritizing

If you create a goal with a deadline that is too far in the future, you will be more likely to

procrastinate on achieving the goal

Identifying your sense of purpose starts by thinking about your hopes, wishes, and what you're looking for from college and from life. This thought process is called personal

reflection

When you learn a set of facts and recall them on a test, you demonstrate the ability to

remember

Samantha studies hard for her Italian midterm, but receives a D. At first she becomes upset, but eventually she makes a plan of action to do better on the final, including attending regular tutoring. What concept does Samantha demonstrate by taking specific steps to cope with an unfortunate situation?

resilience

The ability to cope with stress and setbacks is called

resilience

The positive psychology movement emphasizes what four central concepts?

resilience, self-efficacy, hope, and personal responsibility

George usually does very well in science courses, but he has started to struggle in chemistry. Based on his past experiences, George feels confident that he will get back on track if he visits the instructor during office hours to get his questions answered. By making a realistic assessment of his own abilities based on evidence from his past performance, which concept is George illustrating?

self-efficacy

Your belief in your ability to do the things required to achieve your goals is called

self-efficacy

According to Bloom's Taxonomy, to analyze is to

separate a concept into its parts and learn how they relate to one another

Getting help is a form of

taking personal responsibility

April's values include helping others to learn and to achieve their personal goals. Which career path would April likely consider most meaningful?

teacher

Higher-level thinking skills require you to

think in sophisticated ways

Understanding your purpose for being in college can be beneficial for which of the following reasons?

to help you stay motivated even when life gets complicated

A skill that is useful in many different settings is considered

transferable

College is designed to push you out of your comfort zone.

true

Critical thinking involved keeping an open mind.

true

Higher-level thinking is based on lower-level thinking skills.

true

If you have doubts about whether a goal is achievable, you should consider revising your goal to increase the chances that you'll reach it.

true

One key to success is knowing your strengths and weaknesses.

true

Research suggests that college graduates are more likely than high school graduates to find a job.

true

Values can influence your behavior and your choices?

true

When your goals matter to you personally, you will be more motivated to achieve them.

true

You can use critical thinking to assess whether information makes sense or is trustworthy

true

What term refers to the resources, plans, and skills that help you achieve the positive outcomes you believe in?

waypower

What term refers to the emotional energy that supports a feeling of optimism?

willpower