SDV 100 Final exam

PEN = Proton, Electron, Neutron; the parts of an atom

Acronym

Aural learners should

Have a study group

The achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and contribute fully to the organization's success.

Inclusion

RAC method

Record, Analyze, Change

Multitasking

Being engaged in two or more different activities at the same time

Which of the following is not helpful in developing listening skills?

Judge the speaker

According to the college catalog (link below), the Personal Training Career Studies Certificate is designed to:

Prepare students to become knowledgeable fitness professionals and prepare students to sit for a nationally recognized certification exam in Personal Training

Kinesthetic learners should

Spend extra time in a science lab

Why is multitasking dangerous to memorization?

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

Words like "always," "never," and "every" are words that are rarely found in a ______ option.

correct

Short answer questions require a __________ response.

specific

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

Active

The great variety of human characteristics

Diversity

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

Empathy

Two most common reasons students drop out

Financial difficulties and falling behind in studying

A mentor is someone you look up to and whose advice and guidance you respect.

True

Three tiers of time management

What, when, and how

How many hours a week should a student plan to study for a three-credit course?

6-9

Never Eat Sour Watermelons = North, East, South,West; the points of a compass

Acrostic

Multimodal learners should

Adapt their mode to the mode being used

Visual learners should

Create a graph or flow chart

Involves an attitude of respect for the ideas, feelings, behaviors, and experiences of others who differ from oneself in any way.

Multiculturalism

Using the following link, determine which program of study would help a student gain the knowledge and skills to obtain a job after earning the degree.

Associate of Applied Arts & Associate of Applied Science

Which of the following is NOT a general education elective area?

Critical Thinking

A workforce that's made up of people from, among other things, different ages, cultural backgrounds, geographies, physical abilities and disabilities, religions, genders, and sexual orientation.

Diversity in the workplace

Nonverbal communication

Facial expressions, tone of voice, and many other body language signals that affect the messages sent and received.

Good essay answers are based on your thoughts, and do not have to include examples from class or the course materials.

False

Technical degrees

Have a clear direction into what type of career comes next; examples include engineering, nursing, and business

Social learners should

Have a study group

By considering the writer's purpose in preparing the document you are focusing on

Intention

A student wants to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and major in history. Using the following link, determine which program of study should the student pursue at NOVA.

Liberal Arts A.A.

A student is working full-time (at least 40 hours a week) and is also starting their first semester of college. This student wants to maintain a high GPA and graduate as soon as possible. How many credits hours should the student take?

No more than 7-credit hours

Liberal arts degrees

Often don't have as clear of a connection into future career options; examples include English, history, humanities, and communication

What are the four steps to learning?

Preparing, absorbing, capturing, and reviewing

Jamila Lyiscott says that she is trilingual because she speaks 3 versions of English. How does she decide which dialect to speak at which time?

She speaks one version at work, one at home and one with her peers, and Depends on where she is and who she is speaking too (otherwise known as code switching). (Both A and B)

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

Short-term; long-term

SMART goals are

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely

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

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

Reading/writing learners should

Take notes in a list/outline form

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

The Concept Map Method

Why 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. (All of the above)

In asynchronous communication, there can be considerable time lag between two communication events; such as a question and answer or a comment and response.

True

It is worthwhile to speak with an instructor when you disagree about a grade because of what you will learn in this interaction.

True

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

True

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

Not being a good listener can inhibit the kinds of relationships you build and groups in which you communicate.

True

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

True

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

True

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

Talking with instructors can help one to feel more comfortable in and connected to college.

True

When a person tunes out another because they disagree with what is being said, that person is usually mentally preparing a rebuttal.

True

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

Uninterested