SLS1501 final

Regarding tutoring appointments in the Student Learning Centers, which of the following is false? A. Appointments last up to 30 minutes B. Students can make two appointments per day per class C. Students cannot make back-to-back appointments D. Students who fail to show up for appointments without cancelling face penalties

A. Appointments last up to 30 minutes

According to the video, gestures, voice changes, and repetition are examples of things we want to _________ when taking notes. A. Observe B. Review C. ignore D. All of the above

A. Observe

According to the class presentation, the only thing(s) we can control is(are) A. Ourselves B. How others perceive us C. The good and bad things that surround us D. None of the above

A. Ourselves

According to the Title IX information, Florida's definition of consent is agreement that is intelligent, knowing, ongoing, and voluntary. A. True B. False

A. True

According to the class presentation, in many ways, our thoughts determine our "reality." A. True B. False

A. True

Distance learning (online) courses require significant discipline, personal responsibility, and time management skills. A. True B. False

A. True

Preparedness and adaptability are crucial in overcoming learning style difficulties. A. True B. False

A. True

To get information into long-term memory, one must review the information repeatedly and spread those reviews out over time. A. True B. False

A. True

Typically, the pace of college classes picks up (is busier) between midterm and the end of the term. A. True B. False

A. True

When selecting elective courses, students should consider what they plan to major in and if applicable, the school to which they plan to transfer. A. True B. False

A. True

When setting a goal, ensuring that it is related to your values, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-related can help you improve its effectiveness. A. True B. False

A. True

Which of the following is not a way to reduce test anxiety? A. ask other students how much time they spent preparing B. relax your body C. talk positively to yourself D. avoid drugs

A. ask other students how much time they spent preparing

One way PBSC students and employees can create a sense of community is by participating in the A. common reader experience B. financial aid process C. transfer student information tables D. All of the above

A. common reader experience

An essay test prompt that asks you to justify something requires you to A. discuss the reasons for your conclusions B. provide examples C. break into smaller parts and discuss each part separately D. explain clearly, simply, and concisely

A. discuss the reasons for your conclusions

_________ requires the student to stay out of school for one semester to reflect on his or her academic goals and level of commitment to education; it is noted on the student's permanent record. A. academic probation B. academic suspension C. academic dismissal D.academic detention

B. academic suspension

A word stack helps with A. focusing while reading B. keeping children busy when you need to study C. inference D. learning new vocabulary words

D. learning new vocabulary words

According to the textbook, when you have made a trial choice of a ________ , you can test it by talking to people, taking a class, volunteering, interning, shadowing someone, and considering costs. A. mentor B. minor C. elective D. major

D. major

Repeating back information without looking at it, using flashcards, creating possible test questions, and teaching someone else are all examples of A. interpersonal studying techniques B. tactile studying techniques C. reducing test anxiety D. self-testing

D. self-testing

According to the textbook, to gain the most benefit from the concept of learning styles, A. use it to restrict yourself to studying what you're good at B. use it to group yourself with others who have similar strengths C. use it to limit your options D. use it to discover new learning strategies

D. use it to discover new learning strategies

According to the textbook, time and money are valuable resources that should be spent in ways that align with your A. planner B. schedule C. control D. values

D. values

Students should keep track of their own grades and attendance. Between midterm and the withdrawal deadline, those who think they might fail a class should do which of the following first? A. meet with their professor to determine whether they can successfully complete the course B. meet with their academic advisor to see what impact failing or withdrawing would have on their academic standing C. meet with a financial aid advisor to see what impact failing or withdrawing would have on their financial aid award D. have a parent or guardian contact the professor

A. meet with their professor to determine whether they can successfully complete the course

Careful use of credit cards includes all of the following except A. paying the minimum due every month B. paying on time every month C. charging only what you know you can pay in full each month D. starting with a low credit (spending) limit

A. paying the minimum due every month

A technique that helps us both remember better and think better is A. questioning B. taking risks C. brainstorming D. solving puzzles

A. questioning

10. When conflict occurs, replacing "you" messages with "I" messages can A. reduce defensiveness B. invite a counterattack C. indicate your selfishness D. judge, blame, criticize, or insult

A. reduce defensiveness

The policy that, under certain circumstances, allows a student to re-take a class to try to get a higher grade is called A. the grade forgiveness policy B. the do-ver-policy C. the replacement policy D. the grade recovery policy

A. the grade forgiveness policy

According to class discussion, embracing diversity is an antidote to fear and ignorance. A. true B. false

A. true

According to the textbook, discomfort is part of the learning process. A. true B. false

A. true

Putting your head down, wearing sunglasses, having extraneous electronic devices on your desk, sitting all the way in the back when there are empty seats up front, wearing earbuds, and texting are examples of behaviors that professors typically dislike because they all can interfere with communication and attentiveness in the classroom. A. true B. false

A. true

The Events Calendar on the PBSC Web site and the corq app are good places to find College events. A. true B. false

A. true

To be a great note taker, it helps to remember you can listen and disagree. A. true B. false

A. true

According to the textbook, presentations are usually organized into how many main sections? A. 4 B. 3 C. 5 D. None of the above

B. 3

If you fail an exam, it is best to throw it away and move on with your life. A. True B. False

B. False

If your good friends say they like a professor, you can always be sure you will, too. A. True B. False

B. False

In the event of a building evacuation, students should leave their belongings in the classroom and wait at the nearest "Safe Assembly" pole in the parking lot. A. True B. False

B. False

Students who need to isolate due to possible COVID exposure or a positive COVID test should immediately notify the Dean of Academic Affairs and their professors. A. True B. False

B. False

When e-mailing a professor, you should write in an informal style so the professor knows you are a friendly person. A. True B. False

B. False

While in college, students should focus on only their educational goals and spend time working toward other goals after graduating. A. True B. False

B. False

Your PantherCard (student ID) must be used to print/copy on campus; sign in/out of SLC labs; check out library materials; and make all purchases at the bookstore, Dunkin', and vending machines. A. True B. False

B. False

All of the following are personal resources offered by Palm Beach State College except A. food pantry B. thrift store C. personal counseling D. daycare

D. daycare

Regarding students academic progress, all of the following are true except A. it can impact financial aid B. because Palm Beach State has open admissions students are allowed to continue taking courses regardless of their grades C. poor performance can lead to being dismissed from the college D. students can earn special academic recognition

B. because Palm Beach State has open admissions students are allowed to continue taking courses regardless of their grades

Students can miss up to 25% of calls meetings (7 meetings) and still pass as long as all absences are excused. A. true B. false

B. false

When you receive the test, which of the following is a good strategy? A. begin answering questions immediately B. read the directions carefully C. don't scan the whole test since this might increase anxiety D. avoid asking any questions

B. read the directions carefully

Because students should take responsibility for knowing how they are doing in the classes, the professor in this class has established: A. a perfect attendance bonus B. the points system C. dropping the lowest test grade D. an attendance policy

B. the points system

When it comes to using credit cards cautiously, the textbook does not recommend A. paying off the balance each month B. using cash advances C. limiting yourself to just one card D. checking your monthly statements for accuracy

B. using cash advances

A student who is taking 1 class for a total of 3 credit hours should plan to spend up to ______ additional hours per week on school-related work. A. 1 B. 3 C. 9 D. 15

C. 9

Which degree is designed for students who plan to continue their academic studies? A. AS B. PhD C. AA D. Certificate

C. AA

Which of the following statements about plagiarism is false? A. In your research notes, it is important to separate your words from those of others B. You don't need a source for facts that are considered common knowledge C. If you paraphrase a passage in your own words, you don't have to give the source D. All of the above.

C. If you paraphrase a passage in your own words, you don't have to give the source

Which of the following is not mentioned as a master student quality in the textbook? A. Willing to change B. Joyful C. Intensely focused on grades D. A generalist

C. Intensely focused on grades

Which method of learning more about professors and their courses contains information from only students who took a class at least until after the withdrawal deadline? A. Rate My Professors B. Online syllabus C. PBSC student assessments D. All of the above

C. PBSC student assessments

According to the textbook, skills that we develop through experiences both inside and outside the classroom are called A. Inborn skills B. Technical skills C. Transferable skills D. Formal skills

C. Transferable skills

Students who are absent should e-mail the professor promptly. Which statement is false about e-mailing the professor in this course? A. Use SLS 1501 as the subject to ensure she finds your messages quickly B. Include your full name and class time in the e-mail C. Use either your personal e-mail, Canvas, or your PBSC e-mail D. Look at office hours to see when you might get a reply

C. Use either your personal e-mail, Canvas, or your PBSC e-mail

When using a planner, writing down regular time commitments such as work shifts and class meetings is A. not necessary because you are unlikely to forget these B. not necessary because planners are for deadlines and dates only C. a good idea because you can then easily see how much remaining time you have D. a good idea because you might forget

C. a good idea because you can then easily see how much

Looking for conservative qualifying terms and absolute qualifying terms is a good idea when you have to A. guess on a true/false question B. guess on a multiple choice question C. both A and B D. none of the above

C. both A and B

Which of the following is not a benefit of testing? A. getting feedback on your study strategies B. improving your critical thinking skills C. discovering how intelligent you are D. committing information to memory

C. discovering how intelligent you are

Which of the following statements about Add/Drop/Swap is false? A. it takes place during the first week of the term. B. It is a time for students to make sure their schedules are workable C. dropped classes count as attempts on students' transcripts D. It is very important to attend every class and review each syllabus during this time

C. dropped classes count as attempts on students' transcripts

According to the video, a study-efficient schedule is one that A. allows you to study in as little time as possible B. requires you to visit tutors daily C. gives you time to review notes between classes D. all of the above

C. gives you time to review notes between classes

According to the textbook, self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy are traits associated with A. IQ B. implementation C. defining outcomes D. emotional intelligence

D. emotional intelligence

For undecided students, taking action to select a college major is A. not important because it's good to take as many subjects as possible B. not important because a "general" or "generic" AA degree is all one needs C. important because one's major determines which classes one takes D. important because one can't get financial aid without declaring a major

C. important because one's major determines which classes one takes

According to the textbook, the ability to find information from appropriate resources, evaluate it, organize it, and use it to achieve a goal is called A. data retrieval B. data processing C. information literacy D. information resourcefulness

C. information literacy

Using the databases available through the Palm Beach State library site A. is approximately the same as searching the Web with Google B. is possible for anyone with Internet access ' C. is advisable for research since these sources are credible D. is more expensive for students than searching with Google

C. is advisable for research since these sources are credible

A branch of philosophy that seeks to distinguish between valid and invalid reasoning is called A. evaluation B. ethics C. logic D. hypothetics

C. logic

Use bracketing in your notes to A. create a concept map B. focus on nouns and adverbs C. separate your opinions from the speaker's ideas D. cope with fast-talking teachers

C. separate your opinions from the speaker's ideas

If you must cram, A. just look at your class notes since skimming the book takes too long B. just look at professional summaries to save some time C. skim and then plan how much time to spend on each section D. have a clever story ready as an excuse

C. skim and then plan how much time to spend on each section

If students want to audio record a lecture, A. they must have a letter from the disability office B. they can relax during the lecture C. they should have a plan for using the recording and should still take notes D. all of the above

C. they should have a plan for using the recording and should still take notes

According to the textbook, an example of a small daily choice that can lead to big change is A. Correcting your sleep schedule in 15-minute increments B. Making every meal last at least 20 minutes C. Store healthy food on an eye-level shelf D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Students can benefit greatly from the diversity of Palm Beach State College because A. They can learn about other countries without the time and expense of travel B. A variety of perspectives can lead to better problem-solving C. They can cultivate the ability to appreciate and work with all kinds of people D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When writing a research paper, A. Use your planner to schedule tasks B. Create an outline to discover how to organize your paper C. Use initial, or preliminary, research to learn the structure of your topic D. All of the above

D. All of the above

According to Bloom's Taxonomy, the highest level of thinking is A. Applying B. Remembering C. Analyzing D. Creating

D. Creating

Time and money are closely related for many reasons. Which of the following is not one of them? A. Tracking, categorizing, and adjusting are the steps to better management B. Preventive maintenance, or handling problems before they get worse, can save both time and money C. Prices can be considered in terms of how many work hours they represent D. Emergency funds are necessary to replace items that have worn out over time

D. Emergency funds are necessary to replace items that have worn out over time

Which statement is false about the College's Career Center? A.PBSC graduates can return to use its services B. It offers help with resumes, cover letters, and interviewing C. It offers job listings and help with job searches D. It is for currently enrolled students only

D. It is for currently enrolled students only

Since both professors and students contribute to the atmosphere and energy in the classroom, the professor in this course asks that all students strive to "be good __________ ," which includes being attentive and supportive throughout class meetings. A. Wilsons B. Maxwells C. Susans D. Jerrys

D. Jerrys

Preview and question, read with focus, recite, and review are steps of A. SQ5R B. information literacy C. passive reading D. Muscle Reading

D. Muscle Reading

According to your textbook, alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder are technical terms for A. self-help B. recovery C. eating disorders D. addiction

D. addiction

A resource in the library called Opposing Viewpoints is useful for students preparing to A. write an argumentative essay B. give a persuasive speech C. write a research paper on a controversial topic D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Research indicates that students tend to remember more when they A. alternate study environments B. mix the content of study sessions and space them apart C. test themselves D. all of the above

D. all of the above

The College's Academic Calendar includes A. term beginning and ending dates B. add/drop and withdrawal deadlines C. student holidays D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Types of financial aid for college include A. Grants B. Loans C. Scholarships D. all of the above

D. all of the above

When attending college classes, A. sitting in the front row has its advantages B. taking notes is a top priority C. clearing one's desk of unnecessary items is a good idea D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which students might benefit from visiting the Center for Student Accessibility office? A. students who had an Individual Education Plan (IEP) in the lower grades B. students who are struggling academically in spite of working very hard C. students who have difficulty with test taking even though they are fully prepared D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Pride, respect, progress, ethics, teamwork are the five main pillars of A. careers B. academics C. diversity D. civility

D. civility