Academic Foundations Seminar Final Exam
Which problem solving approach could be described as creating a visualization, sketch, flow chart, or other visual representation? A) Intuitive B) Trial and error C) Sketch it D) Root cause analysis
Sketch it
Which of the following is not mentioned as a high impact practice for college students? A) Undergraduate research B) Study abroad C) Tutoring D) Internships
Tutoring
__________ ____________ is the popular modern habit of indicating that one has virtue merely by expressing disgust or favor for certain political ideas, cultural happenings, or even the weather.
virtue signaling
How long should an elevator speech be? A) less than 30 seconds B) 30 seconds to a minute C) 1 to 2 minutes D) 2 to 3 minutes
30 seconds to a minute
How many levels of severity does USF have for Academic Integrity violations? A) 4 B) 5 C) 3 D) 2
4
When reading for class, how long should breaks be? A) 120 or 240 minutes B) 90 or 120 minutes C) 5 or 10 minutes D) 30 or 40 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
What is the minimum amount of time you should start studying before a test? A) 24 hours B) 8 hours C) 7 days D) 3 days
7 days
Which of the following is not an example of a learning preference? A) Comfort or chair B) Visual C) Time of day D) Music
visual
The term "_____________ " means more than just physical health, exercise or nutrition. It is the combination of many aspects of well-being.
wellness
Problem solving in numeracy essentially comes down to: A) compromise B) process of elimination C) negotiation D) word problems
word problems
If your instructor uses PowerPoint slides, you should __________ A) Copy them as best as you can in class while your professor is lecturing on them B) Print them for yourself if they are posted on Canvas C) Write out your own summary keywords and details
write out your own summary keywords
Which of the following is not a good investment? A) Car B) House C) Stock D) Bond
Car
Which of the following behaviors would negatively affect your brand? A) Checking your phone during class B) Treating your peers with respect C) Arriving early to class and staying attentive D) Turning in homework on time
Checking your phone during class
True or False: According to the "Principles of the Science of Learning and Memory", your emotions or feelings toward a class subject do not have any impact on learning.
False
True or False: According to the Transtheoretical Model, external behavioral changes come before internal attitude changes.
False
True or False: Being a mammal is a sufficient condition for being a human.
False
True or False: Deferment stops the accrual of interest on loans.
False
True or False: Even though there are many branches to social science, there is one overarching method used to conduct investigations.
False
True or False: FindIt! includes access to all of the USF Library databases
False
True or False: Freedom of Speech means that people can only say things that agree with popular opinions.
False
True or False: If a student is worried about being respected and whether or not they belong, this will not compete with their learning.
False
True or False: In the article "First-Year College Students' Time Use," by the time students were in their second semester of college, they planned to spend the same amount of of time on academics per week as they did their first semester.
False
True or False: Multi-tasking makes you more productive
False
True or False: Online classes do not have set schedules.
False
True or False: Research shows that knowing what to do in regards to spending money is the primary cause in leading people to take the right action.
False
True or False: The definitions for types of Academic Dishonesty in the USF catalog are divided into exactly two categories of cheating and complicity.
False
True or False: The impression you make online is not as important as the impression you make when you meet people in person.
False
True or False: The purpose of career planning is to choose your one ideal job.
False
True or False: USF students can withdraw ("W") from as many classes as they want.
False
True or False: When looking at growth mindset and fixed mindset, they are mutually exclusive, meaning you are either one or the other.
False
True or False: When you withdraw from a course after drop/add, you do not have to pay for the course.
False
True or False: It is generally advised that all students audio-record lectures for later replaying.
False
What type of mindset does someone have if they believe skills and intelligence are set and that some people are just naturally good at things? A) Growth mindset B) Extrinsic mindset C) Fixed mindset D) Intrinsic mindset
Fixed mindset
What term does time spent on the Bull Runner bus or waiting for class to start describe? A) Involvement moments B) Found moments C) Social media moments D) Zone-out moments
Found moments
True or False: Although learners may have individual preferences (learn in groups, listen to music, etc), generally speaking the way we learn is pretty similar across people, even cultures.
True
True or False: Being a mammal is a necessary condition for being a human.
True
True or False: Early on in the career decision making process you should dedicate time to learning about yourself and your values, interests, and skills.
True
True or False: Employers typically expect employees to have knowledge about fractions, percentages, ratios, and basic algebra.
True
True or False: Having some outstanding debt that you haven't paid off, but are making regular payments on, will get you a larger credit score.
True
True or False: Just like national culture, academic culture can vary around the world; in some cultures it would be considered rude to cite particularly famous sources.
True
True or False: Metacognition allows you to move to higher mastery levels of learning
True
True or False: Mind mapping generally requires less writing and allows for quicker review than traditional list-style notes
True
True or False: One of the reasons USF cares about Academic Integrity is that when you graduate, it will be your name on the diploma and transcript and these should be reflective of your own work and effort.
True
True or False: Professors treat syllabi like a contract with students
True
True or False: Professors treat syllabi like a contract with students.
True
True or False: Professors use Canvas differently, so it will not always look the same.
True
True or False: Recognizing the things that you value can help you evaluate and narrow your career options.
True
True or False: Research shows that students who have some part-time work in college succeed at higher rates than those who do not.
True
True or False: Simply consuming information once is far from a guarantee you will be able to retrieve it later
True
True or False: Since both people and occupations can be classified using Holland codes, you can use yours to identify occupations or fields of study that best align with your preferences?
True
True or False: Studies show that stopping all exercise because you feel too busy/don't have time is a bad idea.
True
True or False: Synapses, or the connection between cells, thicken with repeated use.
True
True or False: There is no such thing as a standard rubric.
True
True or False: Transitions begin with endings where you have to let go of something.
True
True or False: Wellness involves more than just what you eat or how often you exercise.
True
True or False: When answering True/False questions, False statements are easier to identify than True statements.
True
True or False: When using tutoring at the Academic Success Center, you should go early in the semester instead of waiting until final exams are close.
True
True or False: Withdrawals or "W" grades do not affect your GPA.
True
True or False: Without sufficient sleep, you will do poorly on the exam
True
True or False: You should create notes that look different from your professor's outline
True
True or False: You should resist the temptation to look at a solution before trying to solve a problem.
True
True or False: Cramming works to create long term memory
False
Delaying the repayment of student loan debt while you are in college is known as ________________.
deferment
True or False: It is generally advised that you sit toward the front of class
True
In the context of information literacy, when evaluating a URL, which of the following might be more credible? A) .net B) .com C) .gov D) .org
.gov
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, GPA is typically the first thing employers look at on a candidate's resume. What is a common cut-off used? A) 2.5 B) 3.0 C) 3.5 D) 4.0
3.0
How long is it suggested you take to eat meals so that your body can register fullness? A) 30 minutes B) 15 minutes C) 10 minutes D) 20 minutes
20 minutes
When reading for class, how long should reading periods be? A) 30 minutes B) 20 minutes C) 10 minutes D) 40 minutes
20 minutes
How many grade forgiveness opportunities do students receive? A) 2 B) 4 C) 1 D) 3
3
Which of the following is the name of the mandatory first-year undergraduate academic advising registration hold? A) IT B) AP C) IM D) AA
AA
In module on "Learning Science," the acronym __________ is used for the main principles of the science of memory.
ANSWER
What is the name of the process students can use to request an exception to academic policies in extenuating circumstances? A) Academic Appeals Committee B) Academic Grievance Policy C) Academic Regulations Committee D) Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Regulations Committee
Which of the following is NOT a NACE Career Readiness Competency? A) Critical thinking/problem solving B) Oral/written communication C) Global/multicultural fluency D) Accounting skills
Accounting skills
Which of the following is not a LinkedIn Profile tip? A) Include your co-curricular experiences B) Create a headline with your major and career interests C) Add several people you've never met first D) List your education and relevant coursework and skills
Add several people you've never met first
Based on Romero's article "What We Know About Belonging from Scientific Research," students' sense of belonging shapes their responses to ________ in school. A) Wellness B) Adversity C) Popularity D) Major choice
Adversity
Which of the following could be considered public speaking? A) A report to supervisors and managers B) A large speech C) A presentation to a group of colleagues D) All of these
All of these
Which of the following can the IT Help Desk assist you with? A) MyUSF B) WiFi C) Canvas D) All of those
All of those
Break down, categorize, compare, contrast, correlate, induce, infer; what level of Bloom's Taxonomy do these verbs describe? A) Evaluation B) Synthesis C) Analysis D) Application
Analysis
What should you do first for a writing assignment? A) Write a thesis B) Review the rubric C) Make an outline D) Analyze the prompt
Analyze the prompt
At what point in the research process can you meet with a research librarian? A) The end B) The middle C) Any point D) The beginning
Any point
Which Greek philosopher brings us the categories of ethos, logos, and pathos? A) Aristotle B) Socrates C) Plato D) Pythagoras
Aristotle
Which Holland Code is described as people with imagination who enjoy creating original work and dealing with ideas? A) Investigative B) Artistic C) Conventional D) Enterprising
Artistic
Research shows that working a part-time job in college and result in ______. A) Fewer student loans B) More study time C) Poorer time management D) Better GPA
Better GPA
____________'s taxonomy describes the components that professors expect students to demonstrate, including gain knowledge, display comprehension, apply the material, analyze the problem, synthesize various components into one cohesive whole, or evaluate between choices a correct decision or course of action. It is often represented in a hierarchical pyramid that progresses from knowledge at the bottom to evaluation at the top.
Bloom
What does a high credit score mean? A) Borrower is a higher risk B) Borrower will be offered higher interest rates C) Borrower is responsible with money D) Borrower has no debt
Borrower is responsible with money
In a recent study, college students reported experiences that they found impactful for developing career readiness competencies. In all skills, students indicated their classes had the most significant impact on their skill development. Which was the next most likely place students listed to develop many of these skills? A) Internships B) On-campus jobs C) Co-curricular experiences D) Off-campus jobs
Co-curricular experiences
Which of the following can be defined as a paid training experience related to your major or field of study? A) Service-learning B) Co-op C) Part-time job D) Job shadowing
Co-op
Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is about Knowledge, but below Application? A) Comprehension B) Evaluation C) Synthesis D) Evaluation
Comprehension
What service can be described as a company paying off your existing loans and generating a single new loan to replace them? A) Credit B) Bankruptcy C) Deferment D) Consolidation
Consolidation
Comments in the margins of your textbooks help you create a minor version of ________. A) Cornell Notes B) Mind maps C) SQ3R D) Mnemonics
Cornell Notes
Which of the following is not an essential property of the engineering mind-set? A) Trade-offs B) Constraints C) Structure D) Creativity
Creativity
Which two desirable traits do employers often list as what they seek in new hires? A) Critical thinking and problem solving B) Timeliness and critical thinking C) Strong writing skills and timeliness D) Problem solving and strong writing skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
What is the name of the acronym used to summarize the principles of critical thinking?
DACODE
_______________ is the name of the online system where you can find your current degree audit.
DegreeWorks
Which of the following could be a benefit of group-think? A) Cost effective B) Innovation C) Efficiency D) Roadblocks
Efficiency
Which of the following disciplines works backwards based on knowing what the result is supposed to accomplish? A) Social Sciences B) Engineering C) Science D) Arts
Engineering
In the acronym DACODE, what does the E stand for? A) Examine B) Evolve C) Explain D) Enumerate
Explain
________________ is a federal law, usually known only by this acronym, that ensures student grade records are kept private - even parents cannot demand to see them!
FERPA
What is another term for "Freshman"? A) FCIT B) FITC C) FTCI D) FTIC
FTIC
What is USF defining by saying someone who, "engages meaningfully and effectively with diverse people, places, events, challenges, and opportunities"? A) Study abroad student B) Global citizen C) International student D) Boolean operator
Global citizen
In the Bridges excerpt on transition, what is happening during the 2nd phase of transition? A) Developing a new identity and discovering a sense of purpose B) Coming out of transition and making a new beginning C) Going through an in-between time when the old is gone but the new isn't yet fully operational D) Letting go of the old ways and the old identity people had
Going through an in-between time when the old is gone but the new isn't yet fully operational
What predictor of success did Angela Duckworth find in her studies on perseverance in different challenging contexts? A) Good health B) IQ C) Social intelligence D) Grit
Grit
What type of mindset does someone have if they embrace and persevere through challenges? A) Intrinsic mindset B) Growth mindset C) Fixed mindset D) Extrinsic mindset
Growth mindset
"_____________ impact practices" is a term used to describe certain types of college experiences that are shown to have a measurable effect on student graduation rates, including service learning, internships, and study abroad.
High
Which discipline asks the questions, "who are we, why are we here, what do we mean as a group, and what do we stand for?" A) Science B) Humanities C) Arts D) Social science
Humanities
Which of the following is not part of the Commitment to Honor? A) I resolve to contribute to the progress and greater good of the community. B) I resolve to maintain the honor and integrity of the university community in pursuit of student development, academic learning, scholarship and research C) I resolve to acknowledge assistance when received to maintain community integrity D) I resolve to respect the dignity and intrinsic value of all persons
I resolve to acknowledge assistance when received to maintain community integrity
If you are going to submit work that you have already submitted for credit in another class, when is it acceptable? A) If the second professor gives you permission in writing B) It's never acceptable C) If the second professor gives you permission verbally D) It's always acceptable, since you wrote it yourself and it's not plagiarism
If the second professor gives you permission in writing
The career decision making process involves 6 steps. Which step does not happen before you make a decision? A) Define the decision B) Evaluate options and alternatives C) Gather information and generate options D) Implement the decision
Implement the decision
When are you advised to try to meet with your advisor? A) At the beginning of the semester, during the drop/add period B) In the middle of the semester, before registration opens C) At the end of the semester, after registration opens D) Just once a year whenever you feel like it
In the middle of the semester, before registration opens
What is meant by the Curse of Knowledge? A) Instructors knowing too much B) Instructors not knowing enough C) Students knowing too much D) Students not knowing enough
Instructors knowing too much
What type of motivation is self-driven by something you already want to do? A) Personal B) Academic C) Extrinsic D) Intrinsic
Intrinsic
Recent studies have shown that students typically perform about half a grade lower in online classes compared to face-to-face class offerings. Why might that be? A) Time constraints B) Extrinsic motivation C) Intrinsic motivation D) Studying in bed
Intrinsic motivation
Which of the following can be defined as spending time with a professional on the job for the purpose of observing and learning A) Internship B) Volunteering C) Undergraduate research D) Job shadowing
Job shadowing
True or False: All services at the USF Counseling Center are free and confidential.
True
According to the article "The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard," taking notes on a ______________ facilitates verbatim transcription of lecture content because most students can type faster than they can write.
Laptop
"By 2000 the overall murder rate in the United State had dropped to its lowest level in thirty-five years," note authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner in the book Freakonomics. What cause do they give for this drop in crime? A) Stronger economy B) New police strategies C) Legalized abortion D) Gun control laws
Legalized abortion
Which of the following should double as your resume? A) Cover letter B) Interview C) Elevator speech D) LinkedIn profile page
LinkedIn profile page
Which of the following is not a discipline within social sciences? A) Political Science B) Economics C) Psychology D) Literature
Literature
Which of the following is the type of persuasion that appeals to logic? A) Pathos B) Ethos C) Logos D) Chronos
Logos
In the article "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques," the authors indicate that students most often endorse the use of rereading and highlighting, two strategies that the authors of this study found to have relatively _____ utility.
Low
Which of the following is not required for memory? A) Discrete effort B) Repetition C) Focused attention D) Luck
Luck
According to Anders Ericsson, what do experts create through deliberate practice and helps set experts apart? A) Muscle memory B) Photographic memory C) Mental representations D) 10,000 hours of practice
Mental representations
______________________ is a term that means "thinking about your own thinking"-- a metaphorical "big brain" outside your body, analyzing what the actual brain is doing and how it's doing it.
Metacognition
Which of the following is a terminology associated with databases (tools used in big data)? A) Metadata B) Outlier C) Trendline D) Ratio
Metadata
What is critical in determining which students fail and which succeed? A) Motivation B) Belief C) Effort D) Involvement
Motivation
Which level of Perry's scheme of intellectual development matches these descriptions: everything is gray, all opinions and statements are equally OK, and the teacher may be the authority, but he/she represents just another opinion. A) Dualism B) Multiplicity C) Commitment D) Relativism
Multiplicity
What does the term asynchronous mean? A) Time doesn't matter B) Any time in the semester C) At the same time each day D) Not at the same time
Not at the same time
On what system can you look up your registration time? A) Degreeworks B) eScheduler C) OASIS D) Class Schedule Search
OASIS
Which of the following is a recommended way to deal with stress? A) Eating as much candy as you want from the vending machine B) Ignoring things in your life that stress you out C) Playing video games for hours and hours without taking a break D) Participating in exercise or some physical activity like going for a walk
Participating in exercise or some physical activity like going for a walk
Which of the following is the type of persuasion that appeals to emotions? A) Ethos B) Pathos C) Chronos D) Logos
Pathos
In the article "The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard," in three studies the authors found that students who took notes on laptops: A) Performed worse on factual questions than students who took notes longhand B) Performed better on factual questions than students who took notes longhand C) Performed worse on conceptual questions than students who took notes longhand D) Performed better on conceptual questions that students who took notes longhand
Performed worse on conceptual questions than students who took notes longhand
In the acronym DACODE, the O stands for recognizing and understand other ______. A) Assumptions B) Perspectives C) Problems D) Sources
Perspectives
In considering the 6 phases of college culture shock, during which phase does the college environment become familiar and start to feel like home? A) Phase II: Spectator B) Phase V: Adaptation C) Phase VI: Re-entry D) Phase III: Participant
Phase V: adaptation
Which of the following is not a place suggested to articulate your skills? A) ePortfolio B) Resume C) Phone call D) Interview
Phone call
Which of the following is not a recommended method of occupational research? A) Using of the recommended websites B) Picking whatever your parents did, even if it doesn't interest you C) Looking at Career Services' list of occupations by major list D) Working with a USF Career Counselor/Consultant
Picking whatever your parents did, even if it doesn't interest you
Which of the following is not a recommendation for overcoming stage fright? A) Preparing for your presentation B) Looking at foreheads C) Picturing the audience naked D) Projecting confidence
Picturing the audience naked
A required course that must be completed before a student is permitted to enroll in a more advanced course is known as a/an ____________.
Prerequisite
Which of the following contributes the most to successful personal finance? A) Psychology B) Interest rates C) Math D) Fractional gains
Psychology
What acronym is sometimes associated with the Career Interest Inventory or Holland Codes? A) ROHCNA B) REKROW C) RIRROM D) RIASEC
RIASEC
Which is NOT one of the levels in Perry's scheme of intellectual development? A) Dualism B) Received Knowledge C) Multiplicity D) Relativism
Received knowledge
Which of the following is not one of the 3 Rs in SQ3R? A) Recall B) Read C) Rhyme D) Review
Rhyme
Which of the following terms is defined as a visual representation of the way your assignment will be graded? A) Outline B) Rubric C) Thesis D) Prompt
Rubric
Which of the following is a suggested productivity hack? A) Replace your gym time with study time B) Only study at your desk C) Schedule time for television, email, Internet use, and social media D) Check your email at least every 2 hours
Schedule time for television, email, Internet use, and social media
What components do mind maps NOT include? A) Sentences B) Images C) Phrases D) Keywords
Sentences
When assessing the validity of information on a website, which of the following can be an obvious giveaway of unreliable information? A) Photos are of low resolution/pixelated B) Donate now button C) Significant grammar or spelling errors D) Too many videos
Significant grammar or spelling errors
Which problem solving approach could be equated with the principle of Occam's Razor? A) Methodical B) Root cause analysis C) Intuitive D) Simplicity vs. complexity
Simplicity vs. complexity
Communication, organization, or teamwork are examples of _______. A) Hard skills B) Soft skills C) Tech skills D) People skills
Soft skills
What concept is defined as an unconscious response to a prevailing negative stereotype that could have a negative impact on an individual's performance and self-evaluation? A) Test anxiety B) Neural pathways C) Rote memorization D) Stereotype threat
Stereotype threat
Whose responsibility is it to schedule advising appointments? A) Your college B) Students C) Advisors D) Your academic department
Students
What does TAP stand for? A) Tattle Anonymous Program B) Textbook Affordability Program C) Tampa Awareness Program D) Take Abroad Program
Textbook Affordability Program
The _____________ ____________ _____________ and the library's course reserve project allows you to check out textbooks for free at the Library Services Desk.
Textbook affordability program
Who do you contact to obtain a permit for a course that requires one? A) The academic department B) The course's instructor C) Your Orientation leader D) The Registrar's office
The academic department
According to the excerpt from "How We Learn," in what part of the brain does memory formation begin? A) The neocortex B) The entorhinal cortex C) The occipital lobe D) The hippocampus
The hippocampus
How could Carol Dweck's study of growth mindset be described? A) The study of why some students are closed minded to new ideas while others are not B) The study of how to memorize more information based on the amount of study time C) The study of who is most likely to graduate based on their physical development D) The study of why some people succeed while people who are equally talented do not
The study of why some people succeed while people who are equally talented do not
What is plagiarism considered a form of? A) Libel B) Abduction C) Slander D) Theft
Theft
Which of the following is not a reason to create a daily routine with online classes? A) When engaging with the content multiple times per week, you are more likely to remember B) This practice reinforces the "one and done" mentality and then you don't have to worry C) This practice creates a sense of discipline and work ethic, creating intrinsic motivation D) With smaller tasks that are easier to complete, you sense your progress
This practice reinforces the "one and done" mentality and then you don't have to worry
What is the rationale behind General Education classes? A) To achieve the 120 credit hour total in most majors B) To meet state requirements C) To expose you to a variety of disciplines D) To ease you into university classes
To expose you to a variety of disciplines
True or False: A thesis is 1-2 sentences that summarizes the main argument of an essay.
True
In thinking about your weekly schedule, if something critical comes up that makes you miss a study period, what should you do? A) Relax and don't worry about such small transgressions B) Make sure it only happens once in a while C) Stick to your planned schedule D) Treat it like a job and make up the study time
Treat it like a job and make up the study time
True or False: Based on Romero's article "What We Know About Belonging from Scientific Research," unlike majority group members' belonging, minority group members' sense of belonging is tied to the amount of adversity they experience on a given day.
True
True or False: If my professor doesn't provide a context or purpose to a lecture, I should imagine how this new learning connects with other course topics.
True
True or False: In the article "First-Year College Students' Time Use," the authors determined students entering college students appear to underestimate how much time college academics take.
True
False-consensus bias describes the (false) idea that everyone is like us. In his blog post "The Other Side is Not "Dumb," Sean Blanda describes this phenomenon online as something that can blindside us by the opinions of our friends or others, creating an "Other Side" that ________. A) We believe is not as intelligent as us B) We believe can be persuaded by our argument C) We believe appreciates our social media posts D) We believe shares our world view
We believe is not as intelligent as us
In which of the following situations would you not want to use your elevator pitch? A) At a career fair B) At networking events C) During a formal interview D) When you're late to class
When you're late to class
What does Dave Ramsey say you need to do to get out of debt? A) Take out more loans B) Spend less C) Earn more income D) Write a budget
Write a budget
Why should you not use class materials during online quizzes? A) You are cheating yourself if you aren't learning the material B) The quiz questions aren't necessarily testing you on the material C) The quiz isn't graded so there is no need to worry D) All professors use proctoring software, so you'll get caught
You are cheating yourself if you aren't learning the material
What does it mean if a course is in blue on DegreeWorks? A) You have earned credit for the course B) You are registered for the course C) You received test credit for the course D) You still need to take the course
You are registered for the course
If you are planning to register for MAC 2233 Business Calculus, and it has a pre-requisite requirement, what does that mean for you? A) You need to complete the prerequisite the same semester as MAC 2233 B) You don't need to do anything specific, as it's just a recommendation C) You need to complete the pre-requisite before taking MAC 2233 D) You need to complete MAC 2233 before taking the pre-requisites
You need to complete the pre-requisite before taking MAC 2233
Which of the following is not part of your personal brand? A) Your experience B) Your logo C) Your behavior D) Your attitude
Your logo
In an academic or scholarly article, the __________ is a concise summary of a research paper or entire thesis. This summary will tell you the purpose or problem, the central points and main themes, the methodology, and results.
abstract
An ____________ ___________ is a professional on campus who assists individuals in making academic plans and decisions.
academic advisor
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is not included as part of love/belonging needs? A) Academic success B) Sexual intimacy C) Family D) Friendship
academic success
In the article "First-Year College Students' Time Use," it turned out that students in their first semester planned and spent less time on A) Work obligations B) Networking C) Socializing D) Academics
academics
Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is above Application, but below Synthesis? A) comprehension B) analysis C) knowledge D) evaluation
analysis
Quantitative literacy (QL) is defined as: A) applying interventions to our encountered world B) applying systems to our encountered world C) applying numbers to our encountered world D) applying metaphysics to our encountered world
applying numbers to our encountered world
What term refers to observing a class when not enrolled? A) auditing B) electing C) flipping D) transferring
auditing
In psychology, the idea that everyone is like us is called the "false-consensus _________." Over time, this morphs into a subconscious belief that we and our friends are the sane ones and that there's a crazy "Other Side" that just doesn't "get it," and is clearly not as intelligent as "us."
bias
The term __________ ___________ is used to refer to very large sets of data that, when analyzed, can yield useful patterns and associations.
big data
When considering the question of buying textbooks, students are advised to: A) Buy only used and marked books B) Not bother buying books C) Buy all required books and plan to re-sell them D) Buy all required books and keep them
buy all required books and keep them
A __________ is a visual representation of the way your paper will be graded. Often, this comes in the form of a table, showing the various sub-grades that make up the whole essay grade.
rubric
A primary lesson from statistics is that correlation does not imply _______________.
causality
In terms of drafting your weekly schedule, which of the following is the first priority? A) Class meeting times B) Wellness events C) Study time D) Social events
class meeting times
In Perry's scheme of intellectual development, the teacher being viewed as just "one source among many" is characteristic of which level? A) commitment B) evaluation C) dualism D) synthesis
commitment
Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is above Knowledge, but below Application?
comprehension
What type of knowledge could be described as a student understanding not just the parts but also the whole, allowing the student to apply the knowledge in many different contexts? A) Deep B) Associative C) Rote D) Amortized
deep
The first step in the critical thinking process is to ____________ the problem.
define
When documenting your skills for potential employers, where should you include writing samples, photos, videos, research projects, and other artifacts? A) Cover letter B) ePortfolio C) Branded biography D) Elevator speech
ePortfolio
In the ANSWER acronym from "The Science of Learning and Memory," the letter E represents A) emotion B) excitement C) edification D) emulation
emotion
What type of memory would your personal reconstruction of your first day of high school be? A) Long-term memory B) Episodic memory C) Semantic memory D) Implicit memory
episodic memory
Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is at the top (highest)? A) Application B) Synthesis C) Evaluation D) Analysis
evaluation
Which of the following things do you not need to scan for as you start an exam? A) Length of the exam B) Extra credit C) Types of questions D) Grade-weights
extra credit
Someone who believes intelligence is determined at birth has a ___________ mindset
fixed
When scheduling your semester, which direction should you work? A) From the beginning, work forwards B) From the middle, work outwards C) It depends on your classes D) From the end, work backwards
from the end, work backwards
Since job candidates are evaluated on certain skills and attributes. So-called _________ skills are tangible and proven knowledge and abilities. They relate directly to a job task and the same no matter who does the work or where a person works.
hard
What is the defining characteristic of an associate professor? A) has a faculty partner B) has a full-time job C) has achieved tenure D) passed qualifying exams
has achieved tenure
In the ______________ discipline, the so-called paradigms are constantly questioned, interrogated, evaluated, discarded, and replaced. The core of this discipline is asking who are we, why are we here, what we mean as a group, and what we stand for.
humanities
When reading the axes and labels of graphs, the _________________variable "stands alone" and is not affected by other things. Changing something else will not change this thing.
independent
What should you include on your semester master plan? A) Internal due dates B) Social plans C) Study time D) Major holidays
internal due dates
According to the video about the concept of "flow", in order to achieve a state of flow, a person's task must be A) intrinsically rewarding B) ambiguous C) a group project D) physically difficult
intrinsically rewarding
When performing a search for information on a research topic, thinking about search terms before you start your search is important because A) it will help you decide on a manageable topic B) it will help you find more relevant results C) it will help you avoid plagiarism D) it will help make sure you spell words correctly
it will help you find more relevant results
If there's one mistake seemingly every college student makes, it's ________. A) Highlighting their textbooks B) Keeping their textbooks pristine C) Selling back their textbooks D) Renting their textbooks online
keeping their textbooks pristine
Which level of Bloom's taxonomy is the bottom (most fundamental)? A) knowledge B) application C) analysis D) comprehension
knowledge
Which levels of Bloom's Taxonomy are the easiest to gauge in multiple-choice questions? A) Synthesis and Evaluation B) Knowledge and Comprehension C) Knowledge and Application D) Comprehension and Application
knowledge and comprehension
What time have experimental studies shown is the prime time for memory consolidation? A) Mid morning, just after you eat breakfast B) Late evening, just before you go to bed C) Early afternoon, just before you eat lunch D) Early morning, just after you woke up
late evening, just before you go to bed
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the ________________ level comes above Safety needs and below Esteem needs.
love/belonging
Which of the following is not a type of transition to college? A) Social B) Academic C) Personal D) Monetary
monetary
What does treating the email Inbox like a curbside mailbox mean? A) Changing the icon for your email to look like a mailbox B) Moving email out of the inbox (answering or filing away) C) Adjusting your spam filters D) Opening your email when snail mail usually arrives
moving email out of the inbox
What could be described as a biological switch that receives signals from one side and sends a signal out the other? A) Axon B) Neuron C) Dendrite D) Nucleus
neuron
A rhetorical appeal to emotion is also called, by Aristotle, an appeal to ______________.
pathos
If you need to find academic or scholarly articles, you can use the Library search tools to filter your search results to find ________-__________ articles. Essentially, this is an academic term for quality control. Each article published in an academic or scholarly journal was closely examined by a panel of reviewers who are experts on the article's topic.
peer reviewed
Which type of transition can be described by changes in the way a student might make decisions about their schedules, friendships, well-being, and exploration of their identity? A) Academic B) Personal C) None of these D) Social
personal
Upon arriving at college, which of the 6 phases of college culture shock do you likely experience? A) Phase II: Spectator B) Phase I: Preliminary C) Phase IV: Shock D) Phase III: Participant
phase II: spectator
____________________ is defined as intentionally or carelessly presenting the work of another as one's own. It includes submitting an assignment purporting to be the student's original work which has wholly or in part been created by another person.
plagiarism
According to the article "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques," which of the following study techniques is the most effective? A) re-reading B) summarization C) practice testing D) highlighting
practice testing
In the article "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques," which technique received a high utility assessment? A) Practice Testing B) Highlighting C) Keyword mnemonic D) Rereading
practice testing
People in the __________________ stage of the transtheorhetical model stage do not think they have a problem. They will change behavior only if forced to by external demands (parents, supervisors, legal authorities), and they will frequently return to the unhealthy behavior.
precontemplation
In the SQ3R method of reading, the "Q" stands for ______________.
question
What do you not need to reevaluate in your weekly schedule as the semester continues? A) Re-evaluate sleep blocks B) Re-evaluate class time C) Re-evaluate social time D) Re-evaluate study time
re-evaluate class time
Memory is the _______ of thought A) Spacing B) Novelty C) Residue D) Attention
residue
When it comes to documenting your skills for employers, your __________ is a document that contains a chronological list of your credentials and accomplishments. It communicates your goals, skills, and experience in a factual manner to highlight your experiences and skills sets based on a specific job description.
resume
Which is an ideal way to study? A) Reviewing slides prepared by your instructor B) Reviewing highlighted sections of text C) Reviewing readings assigned for class D) Reviewing lecture notes that you created
reviewing lecture notes that you created
In the article "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques," what is the name of the study technique in which a student explains how new information is related to information they already know? A) Keyword mnemonic B) Summarization C) Elaborative interrogation D) Self-explanation
self-explanation
Located within the USF Tampa Library, the ____________ _________ is a learning environment dedicated to supporting students in introductory math courses. If you are in certain courses, you may need to spend a certain number of hours per week working here on homework.
smart lab
The Transtheoretical Model is also known as A) sedentary action B) SMART goals C) 10-step transformation D) stages of change
stages of change
What concept is defined as an unconscious response to a prevailing negative stereotype that could have a negative impact on an individual's performance and self-evaluation? A) Stereotype threat B) Rote memorization C) Test anxiety D) Neural pathways
stereotype threat
In the SQ3R method of reading, the "S" stands for ______________.
survey
Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is above Analysis, but below Evaluation? A) Knowledge B) Application C) Synthesis D) Comprehension
synthesis
What does the term metacognition mean? A) The ability to think about decision making B) The ability to think about studying C) The ability to think about your own thinking D) The ability to think about your major
the ability to think about your own thinking
When creating a mind map, what goes in the middle of the page? A) The summary B) The class name C) The central topic D) The main sub-topics
the central topic
A trend line on a chart is: A) a comparison of this year to last year B) the overall direction of change in data points C) an identification of the lowest points D) an indicator of the most popular items
the overall direction of change in data points
When writing an essay, the ____________ is the summary of the main argument of the essay.
thesis
According to the ___________________ model, (also known as Stages of Change), focuses on an individual's desire and ability to change and looks at the problem based on stage of readiness.
transtheoretical
Taking notes on a laptop facilitates __________ A) Paraphrasing B) Verbatim copying C) Concept mapping D) Summarizing
verbatim copying
In the context of active reading, what is a drawback of having class texts in a digital format? A) You have to carry a device to read B) You have a harder time marking them up C) You need to log into Canvas D) You need internet to access them
you have a harder time marking them up
