SDV Final Review
At which event can a student explore over 60 colleges in one day? Commencement Orientation Transfer Fair Job Fair
Transfer Fair
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? Empathetic Content Active Critical
Active
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. Depends on where she is and who she is speaking too (otherwise known as code switching). She decides randomly. Both A and B
Both A and B
What does Laurie Hazard from the StudentLingo video mean when she says "procrastinators are liars"? They lie to others to get out of their procrastination behavior. They lie to themselves to get out of procrastination behavior. They are untruthful in all areas of their life. They will cheat on exams. Both A and B.
Both A and B
Good essay answers are based on your thoughts, and do not have to include examples from class or the course materials. True False
False
The two most common reasons we experience test anxiety are not eating and over studying. True False
False
Using irrelevant similarities in two objects to draw a conclusion is called a false cause. True False
False
When considering options, it is not important to have all of the information at that time. True False
False
Which of the following is not helpful in developing listening skills? Provide verbal and nonverbal feedback Judge the speaker Block out competing thoughts Maintain an open mind Listen between the lines
Judge the speaker
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 16-credit hours No more than 13-credit hours No more than 10-credit hours No more than 7-credit hours
No more than 7-credit hours
____________ memory allows one to apply knowledge to a specific task; while ____________ memory allows one to store and recall information. Long-term; short-term Short-term; long-term
Short-term; long-term
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 False
True
Knowing the source of your information will help you to evaluate the strength of information you want to use to support your argument. True False
True
Metaphors are useful in making problems more familiar and generating possible solutions. True False
True
Not being a good listener can inhibit the kinds of relationships you build and groups in which you communicate. True False
True
Putting your emotions on hold is a way to allow you to listen better. -True -False
True
Setting clear goals and objectives supports accountability for oneself. True False
True
Success counseling involves thinking about one wants to get out of a particular goal and assessing what they are doing now to obtain that goal. True False
True
Talking with instructors can help one to feel more comfortable in and connected to college. True False
True
When a person tunes out another because they disagree with what is being said, that person is usually mentally preparing a rebuttal. True False
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. engaged. tired. distracted.
Uninterested
How many hours a week should a student plan to study for a three-credit course in a 15-week session? 2-3 4-7 6-9 9-12
6-9
Using the following links, determine which locations offer the Automotive Technology A.A.S. degree courses. Link to the schedule of classes: https://www.nvcc.edu/schedule/ (Links to an external site.) (locate Abbreviations & Symbols) Link to the catalog college: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ (Links to an external site.) Annandale and Loudoun Campuses Alexandria and Annandale Campuses Alexandria and Manassas Campuses Woodbridge Campus and NOVA Online
Alexandria and Manassas Campuses
NOVA's Career Services webpage provide which of the following resources for students: Find employment by identifying job leads Research employers and positions Create job search documents Prepare for interviews All of the above
All of above
Which of the following is considered a strategy in answering multiple choices questions: Eliminate the wrong answer or the distractor. Choose the answer that would make the statement true. Turn the stem around into an open-ended question. All of the above.
All of the above
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.
All of the above.
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. Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ (Links to an external site.) Associate of Applied Arts & Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts & Associate of Science Certificate Career Studies Certificate
Associate of Applied Arts & Associate of Applied Science
Jamal wants to attend NOVA and transfer to George Mason University after graduating in two years. He has applied to NOVA for the upcoming semester. This is his first time attending college and he met with an advisor who provided him the steps he needs to take to enroll in courses several weeks ago; which include the financial aid application, placement testing, and orientation. The semester start is just a few weeks away and he has not taken the placement tests because he has not felt motivated. Whenever Jamal goes online to review NOVA's financial aid webpage and begin the financial aid application, he is distracted by the social media notifications on his smartphone. What is Jamal's subjective goal? -Ask the advisor what the steps are again. -Attend college. -Graduate from NOVA in two years. -Check his social media notifications. -Walk his dog.
Attend College
Which of the following is not a strategy for combating procrastination? Reward Yourself Avoid Difficult Tasks Tune Out Negativity Cost Benefit Analysis
Avoid Difficult Tasks
Utilizing the Program Advising Sheets and General Education Electives list in the college catalog menu (link below), determine which physical and life sciences courses are required for the Psychology A.S. degree. Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ (Links to an external site.) CHM 111 and CHM 112 BIO 141 and BIO 142 PHY 201 and PHY 202 BIO 101 and BIO 102
BIO 101 and BIO 102
Which of the following is NOT a general education elective area? Humanities/Fine Arts Social/Behavioral Sciences Critical Thinking Physical and Life Sciences/Mathematics
Critical Thinking
Read the email below, written by a student to an instructor. Indicate at least four email best practices (from the e-book) that the student did not follow when writing this email. To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: Hi Professor Clarke, I am in your class and haven't logged into Canvas in a while cuz I wuz busy. Did I miss anything important? Can u send me a list of assignments I missed RIGHT AWAY so I can work on them? Here is the assignment from the first week of class, you will accept it for full credit even though it is a few weeks late, right? Thank you, Mike Kohrs -Did not greet the professor. -Did not include a subject line. -Used non-standard spelling. -Stated expectations. -The email was too long. -Shouted. -Ended the email with "thank you".
Did not include subject line Used non-standard spelling Shouted Stated expectations
Utilizing the Program Advising Sheets and General Education Electives list in the current college catalog menu (link below), determine which social/behavioral sciences courses are required for the Business Administration A.S. degree. Link to the college catalog: http://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/index.html (Links to an external site.) PSY200 and PSY230 SOC 201 and SOC 202 ECO 120 and PSY 200 ECO 201 and ECO 202
ECO 201 and ECO 202
Creative thinking involves ignoring existing ideas and only creating a new solution. True False
False
Creative thinking is an inherited skill. True False
False
Critical thinking requires you to use bias and assumptions to evaluate evidence or information to make a decision or reach a conclusion. True False
False
Defining the problem, narrowing the problem, generating possible solutions, and redefining the problem are the four basic steps of problem solving. True False
False
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. True False
False
The URL, ".org" is normally used by commerical enterprises. True False
False
When working in teams, defining the decision maker upfront is not necessary. True False
False
Using the General Education Electives list in the college catalog menu (link below), determine which of the following courses are physical and life sciences/mathematics electives. Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ (Links to an external site.) PSY200 and PSY230 GEO 200 and GEO 210 GOL 105 and GOL 106 SOC 201 and SOC 202
GOL 105 and GOL 106
Using the General Education Electives list in the college catalog menu (link below), determine which area of elective "PHI 220 Ethics" is considered. Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ (Links to an external site.) Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Physical and Life Sciences/Mathematics Elective Humanities/Fine Arts Electives None of the above
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
By considering the writer's purpose in preparing the document you are focusing on Rebuttal Dismissing Complaining Intention
Intention
A student cannot decide which program of study they want to pursue at NOVA; the Liberal Arts A.A. or the Business Administration A.S. The student took the math placement test and is eligible for MTH 154, 161, & MTH 167. View the Programs of Study in the college catalog to determine which math course could be taken that is the same number of credits and will satisfy the requirement for both degrees. Link to the college catalog: http://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/index.html (Links to an external site.) MTH 161 MTH 167 MTH 154 None of the above
MTH 161
Using the Science A.S. advising sheet via the college catalog (link below), determine the math courses are required this degree. MTH 154 and MTH 245 MTH 161 and MTH 261 MTH 263 and MTH264 MTH 265 and MTH 288
MTH 263 and MTH264
Using the General Education Electives list in the college catalog menu (link below), determine which of the following courses are social/behavioral science electives. Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ (Links to an external site.) PLS 200 and PLS 241 PHY 201 and PHY 202 PHI 211 and PHI 212 PHT 201 and PHT 202
PLS 200 and PLS 241
The learning cycle consists of what four steps? Prepare, dispute new ideas, rewrite, review/apply. Prepare, absorb new ideas, record, review/apply. Prepare, absorb new ideas, record, disregard/discount. Prepare, absorb new ideas, talk, review/apply.
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 Prioritize Lie Rationalize Replace
Rationalize
The Cornell method of note taking is useful for the following, except: -Defining priorities. -Capturing notes. -Recording everything the instructor says. -Studying.
Recording everything the instructor says.
A student wants to be a medical doctor (M.D.). Using the following link, determine the recommended program of study for the student to pursue at NOVA before transferring to a four-year college or university. Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ (Links to an external site.) Biotechnology, A.A.S. Nursing A.A.S. Social Science A.S. Science A.S.
Science A.S.
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 Cornell Method The Outline Method The List Method The Concept Map Method
The List Method
A mentor is someone you look up to and whose advice and guidance you respect. True False
True
Assessing, making judgements, and drawing conclusions from ideas, information, or data is identified as the evaluating thinking skill. True False
True
Considering the URL can give you a sense behind the motivation for publishing the material. True False
True
Effective studying is an ongoing process and should be done throughout the semester; not just before exams. True False
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 False
True
Looking for an "About Us" or "Biography" tab will tell you about the objective of a web site. True False
True
Maintaining good eye contact, nods, and light questions are forms of verbal and non-verbal feedback. True False
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 False
True
One should learn to identify fallacies in their own thinking so they can strengthen their positions, as well as in the arguments of others when evaluating their strength. True False
True
Procrastination can be productive if one focuses on completing school tasks they enjoy rather than giving equal time to all tasks. True False
True
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 False
True
You are generalizing if you are making assumptions about a whole group of people based on an inadequate sample. True False
True
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
Giving someone the benefit of your full attention is a form of relaxation. patience. attraction. empathy.
empathy
Prioritizing tasks involves: focusing on tasks in terms of when things are due. giving equal treatment to each class. focusing on tasks one enjoys. focusing on tasks in terms of when things are due and giving equal treatment to each class.
focusing on tasks in terms of when things are due and giving equal treatment to each class.
Acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, and jingles are commonly used _____________ devices.
me
The following is an example of a strong objective: "Pass biology exam." yes no
no
