SDV 100 Study

Why should you set goals?

- A goal can keep you on task. - A goal can improve performance - A goal can prolong persistence. - A goal can prepare you for roadblocks

Why are "procrastinators liars?"

- They lie to others to get out of their procrastination behavior. - They lie to themselves to get out of procrastination behavior

Whey is it important to read the graphics provided in textbooks?

- They will increase your understanding - They engage different comprehension processes - They will create different kinds of memory links to help you remember the material.

Conflict can be resolved by:

-Respecting the options and behaviors of others. -Being open minded. -Remaining calm. -Valuing compromise

Where can you take exams for NOVA Online courses?

1. A NOVA campus testing center, 2. with an approved proctor if you live outside the area, or 3. use Proctor U if it is available in the course.

Which of the following is considered a strategy in answering multiple choices questions:

1. Eliminate the wrong answer 2. Choose the answer that would make the statement true 3. Turn the stem around into an open-ended question.

stereotype

A _____________ is a simplified and standardized image of what a certain type or group of people is like, often held in common by members of a different group.

What is NOVA Alert?

A system that allows the college to contact you during an emergency.

Focusing on what is being said, repeating what you heard, asking a speaker to expand or clarify, looking for non-verbal signals, and listening for requests are principles of ______________ listening

Active

Making a conscious effort to turn off filters, ignore distractions, and tune into what the other person is saying; is called what kind of listening?

Active

How is summarizing main ideas in your own words useful?

Aids with recall.

Federal financial aid regulations requires students to meet certain Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements to be eligible for continued Federal funding. Which requirements below must a student maintain?

All of the above

Analyze

Break the concept into key parts

How is you grade point average (GPA) calculated?

By dividing the total number of grade points earned in courses by the total number of credits attempted.

You are interested in identifying careers that might be a good fit for your interests, values and skills. Who would you contact?

Career counselor

Academic dishonesty is considered which of the following acts:

Cheating on an examination or quiz plagarism Buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting examination materials

I confused terms or concepts

Check and practice your active reading and listening skills.

Problem solving steps

Define the problem, narrow the problem, generate possible solutions, and choose the best solution

Define

Describe the meaning of a word, phrase or concept.

I forgot to go back to a question I had skipped over.

Don't rush through the exam. Take the time to do things right the first time.

Giving someone the benefit of your full attentions is a form of

Empathy

Discuss

Explain or review

T/F A student cannot change their NOVAConnect/Student Email/Canvas password.

False

T/F Creative thinking involves ignoring existing ideas and only creating a new solution.

False

T/F Creative thinking is an inherited skill

False

T/F Critical thinking requires you to use bias and assumptions to evaluate evidence or information to make a decision or reach a conclusion

False

T/F Defining the problem, narrowing the problem, generating possible solutions, and redefining the problem are the four basic steps of problem solving

False

T/F Good essay answers are based on your thoughts, and should not include examples from class or the course materials.

False

T/F Guaranteed Admissions Agreements do not require that students complete transfer associate's degree in order to be eligible for the benefits that the agreement provides.

False

T/F One can judge speakers fairly is he/she makes assumptions about the speaker's beliefs or ideals based on their accent.

False

T/F Quoting authorities is a valuable tool to build an argument; but they do not have to be true subject matter experts on the issue you are discussing.

False

T/F The URL, ".org" is normally used by commercial enterprises

False

T/F Using irrelevant similarities in two objects to draw a conclusion is called a false cause

False

T/F When considering options, it is no important to have all of the information at that time.

False

T/F When working in teams, defining the decision maker upfront is not necessary.

False

Summarize

Give a brief, precise description of an idea or concept

Who would you contact if you have a technical issues?

IT Help Desk

Where would you go if you have a research paper due in tow weeks, and want to learn more about what print and electronic resources are available?

Library

Making a deliberate decision to remember the specific data, using visual imagery, and working from general information to the specific information are examples of:

Linking

Acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, and jingles are commonly used _________ devices.

Mnemonic

What office coordinates a variety of social, curricular, and special-interest clubs and organizations that you can join?

Office of Student Activities

I did not study the material for that question

Practice predicting possible questions better

The learning cycle consists of what four steps?

Prepare , absorb new ideas, record, review/ apply.

We __________ so that we can engage in behaviors or give ourselves permission to engage in behaviors that we know are the things that we are not supposed to be doing.

Rationalize

The Cornell method of note taking is useful for the following, except:

Recording everything the instructor says

____________ memory allows one to apply knowledge to a specific task; while _____________ memory allows one to store and recall information.

Short term long term

Short answer questions required what kind of response?

Specific

S.M.A.R.T goals

Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.

To avoid running out of time on a test, you should

Spend time reviewing the entire test before you start to budget your time.

A _____________ is a simplified and standardized image of what a certain type or group of people is like, often held in common by members of a different group.

Stereotype

Tuition rates

The Syllabus provides you with all of the following information, except:

This method of note taking that is good for visual learners because it captures the relationships among ideas

The concept map method

If a student repeats a course, how is the grade computed in the cumulative and curriculum GPA and for satisfying curricular requirements?

The last "A" through "F" grade earned

Which note taking method is not recommended as it focuses on capturing as much of what the instructor says as possible; but not on processing the information

The list method

What is the primary purpose of an A.A.A or A.A.S. degree?

To prepare a student for employment

T/F A student should apply for graduation online at the beginning of the semester he/she intends to graduate.

True

T/F Assessing, making judgements, and drawing conclusions from ideas, information, or data is identified as the evaluating thinking skill

True

T/F Considering the URL can give you a sense behind the motivation for publishing the material

True

T/F Effective studying is an ongoing process and should be done throughout the semester; not just before exams.

True

T/F In a NOVA online course, a student must submit a required assignment before the First Assignment Due Date or he/she will be administratively deleted without a refund.

True

T/F It is best to try to answer a multiple choice question in your own head, rather than relying on the choices.

True

T/F Knowing the source of your information will help you to evaluate the strength of information you want to use to support your argument

True

T/F Looking for an "About Us" or "Biography" tab will tell you about the objective of a website.

True

T/F Maintaining good eye contact, nods, and light questions are forms of verbal and non-verbal feedback.

True

T/F Making an effort to get to know others, letting others see who you really are, and being open in your interests are starting points for making new friends.

True

T/F Metaphors are useful in making problems more familiar and generating possible solutions.

True

T/F Most instructors read the body language of the students in the front rows to gauge how they are doing, and if they are losing the class.

True

T/F Putting your emotions on hold is a way to allow you to listen better.

True

T/F Reading the most difficult assignments early in your reading time, when you are freshest, is a suggested reading strategy.

True

T/F Reporting concerning behaviors you might notice in others to the CARE Team is a resource that students can utilize

True

T/F Students who don't listen effectively will have a hard time differentiating between what is the main idea of a lecture and what's the supporting detail.

True

T/F The student's role in online learning requires taking the initiative for learning; while the instructor serves as a facilitator.

True

Which is not considered a strategy for commiting information to one's long term memory?

Try to recall information amongst distractions.

You are having a lot of trouble in your Online Math class and would like to get help with a tutor. What resource would you utilize?

Tutor.com

A person sitting with their legs crossed the other way, slumped over, and arms crossed across their chest indicates that the person is

Uninterested

Why is multitasking dangerous to memorization?

You will need to reboot your short term memory each time you switch mental tasks.

Short term memory is _______ memory and long term memory is ________ memory

active passive

The following is an example of a strong objective: "Pass biology exam."

no

The Live Safe app allows students to:

1. Report tips to or request emergency services anonymously from NOVA Police. 2. Let friends or family monitor your movements, so you never have to walk alone. 3. Have critical safety information at your fingertips.

I confused terms or concepts that I actually know well

Give yourself time to read carefully and think before actually answering a question

T/F When a person tunes out another because he/she disagrees with what is being said, that person is usually mentally preparing a rebuttal.

True

T/F When making decisions, input is often sought or given due to experience or expertise; and once input is given, the person giving the input must support the other's decision, whether or not the input is actually used.

True

T/F Words like "always," "never," and "every" are words that are rarely found in a correct option.

True

T/F You are generalizing if you are making assumptions about a whole group of people based on an inadequate sample.

True