success strategies- Jessica Silnutzer

Which of the following is the most effective goal, according to the DAPPS Rule?

Achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better this semester

Jerome, the accounting major in the story, has a clear goal and a great attitude. When he failed Accounting 101, which of the following statements are we sure was TRUE for him?

His choices were driven by something other than his stated desire to be an accountant.

Tutoring Lab

I am lost in math

Which of the following is NOT a belief accepted by Creators?

I respect the power of the "luck of the draw," fate, and superstition in creating my success.

Match each disrespectful behavior with the guideline for showing respect that is violated.

Match each disrespectful behavior with the guideline for showing respect that is violated.

Match each student problem with the college support service that can help address it.

Match each student problem with the college support service that can help address it.

Advocate for respect.

NOT COMMENTING WHEN CLASSMATES LAUGH AT AN OFFENSIVE JOKE

Which of the following suggestions is typically completed in the first week of class by successful students?

Read the syllabus for each course Arrive on time for class everyday Attend every class Buy the required textbooks for each class

Which of the following is NOT an effective way of disputing your irrational and self-sabotaging beliefs?

Remind yourself that many of the people you know believe the same way about a situation or themselves.

See people as individuals (not stereotypes).

STATING "ALL AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE GOOD ATHLETES"

A friend says that she will call you, but she never does. Rather than phone or text her, you become angry and delete her from your social networking site with the thought, "I'll show you." True or false: according to Albert Ellis, your response to your friend's behavior may be based on an irrational belief.

TRUE

A strong part of the deep culture of North American higher education is a belief that college students are adults.​

TRUE

As long as you resist your role in creating the outcomes and experiences in your life, you will fall far short of your potential.

TRUE

Becoming aware of our unique personal scripts helps us make wise choices at each fork in the road, choices that help us create the life we want.

TRUE

Creators make use of the power of wise choices; they believe that there is always an option that will lead them toward the success they want—in college or in the workplace.

TRUE

Most available jobs (some experts say 85-90%) are unlisted; Creators discover these unlisted openings by networking.

TRUE

The difference between responding to life as a Victim or a Creator is how we choose to use our energy.

TRUE

​Active listening is a way to demonstrate the high esteem with which you value the other person.

TRUE

​Some people sabotage their goals and dreams by unconsciously choosing actions, thoughts, and/or emotions that get them off course from their goals and dreams.

TRUE

​When our core beliefs about ourselves, about other people, or about the world are inaccurate, they can sabotage our success.

TRUE

"Having hard skills gets you hired; lacking soft skills gets you fired." In this statement, what is meant by soft skills?

The skills that will be learned in On Course Time management and prioritizing tasks Effective decision-making Setting goals and making a strong effort

Is this statement using Victim or Creator language: I'll try to do better.​

VICTIM

Use the preferred name for a person's cultural group.

calling a librarian a cripple when they prefer to be called handicaped.

What you 'earn' when you successfully complete a course

credits

positive beliefs lead to effective behaviors which yield results that reinforce positive beliefs

cycle of success

After completing the self-assessment in On Course, your wisest choice with regard to the weaknesses you discover is to __________.

accept your weaknesses and, when possible, take action to create positive changes—in beliefs and behaviors

When we revise our limiting Scripts, we're likely to __________.

achieve some of our most cherished goals and dreams

A project team accomplishes one particular task. In business, when a project needs attention, a special committee is formed. This committee with one task is called __________.

an ad hoc committee

​Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to increase money flowing in?

apply for high cost loans

Building positive relationships with your college instructors __________.

offers an opportunity to benefit from your instructors' expertise is a Quadrant II activity may provide you with a mentor through and after college

Completing the paperwork for leaving a course before the end of the semester (usually results in a grade of "W" on your transcript)

official withdrawl

When an individual grows up with core beliefs such as "The world doesn't care about me; People won't help me; I'm not important," that individual may very likely develop __________.

pessimistic thought patterns, negative emotional patterns, and passive behavior patterns

Difference or diversity includes:

physical appearances inner beliefs and values expectations for acceptable behavior ALL ANSWERS CORRECT

This style of communication signals that the speaker sees him or herself as below others, in need of their approval.

placating

Courses that must be completed before you are eligible to enroll in higher level coursework

pre req

A student who pictures himself proudly graduating while wearing his college colors, enthusiastically accepting an offer for his dream job, and living happily in a nice house is using __________.

visualization

Academic Advising

what courses must I take to become a teacher

Successful people stay on course to their destinations by __________.

wisely choosing their beliefs and behaviors

Learn nonverbal behaviors.

yelling at a south american classmate for standing to close to you

Career Services

"I have a job interview and need to update my resume

As we read in The Late Paper, Kim received an "F" in psychology when she did not turn in her term paper on time. What would be the most likely response of Kim's Inner Guide?

"I have made some poor choices. It's time to make a change: I will re-enroll in the class for next semester."

Counseling Center

'My dog died last week and im too depressed to do hw"

Which of the following statements may be an example of an unconscious script?

'i'm not smart." "It's not right to ask for help when I have a question." "Other people are out to get me." ALL ANSWERS CORRECT

A key ingredient of personal responsibility is __________.

CHOICE

Scripts are composed of two parts. Closest to the surface of our consciousness reside the directions for how we are to think, feel, and behave. Deeper in our unconscious mind lies the second, and more elusive, part of our scripts, our __________.

Core beliefs

The intent of the Inner Critic's judgmental voice, ironically, is good. What is it?

Criticizing myself shows that I know my flaws, can eliminate them, and win others' approval.

DAPPS stands for

Dated, achievable, personal, positive, specific

North American culture typically defines maturity as taking responsibility for one's own life. Based on this cultural mindset, a North American college student who blames her tutor for the F on her math test would be considered mature.

FALSE

The belief that a higher power or fate is controlling the outcome of our lives is an example of an internal locus of control.

FALSE

When a Creator is unhappy in the workplace, he or she is likely to blame others or their own permanent flaws for their occupational woes.

FALSE

When you ask yourself "Do I have a choice here?", the answer you always assume in the Wise-Choice Process is __________.

YES

Once you have identified the rules by which you are living, what's next?

You'll want to keep any rules that are helping you stay on course. You'll want to revise any rules that getting you off course. You'll want to write new rules that will further support you in achieving even greater victories.

This style of communication signals that the speaker is placing him or herself above others, shifting responsibility problems to them.

blaming

When an individual grows up with core beliefs such as "The world is a dangerous and painful place; People will hurt me; I'm unlovable!," that individual may very likely develop __________.

defensive thought patterns, defensive emotional patterns, and defensive behavior patterns

Individuals who blame others are dominated by their Inner Critic.

false

Like hard skills, soft skills are learnable.​

false

Long-term goals are outcomes that can be reached by the end of the current semester.

false

Only students are impacted by their scripts, not instructors.​

false

Students typically have fewer choices to make in the higher education culture than in the high school culture.

false

Treating others with respect is a moral issue; there are no practical reasons to do so.

false

As part of our script, each of us has developed three types of habit patterns: emotional patterns, behavior patterns, and learning patterns.​

false, thought

​"Surface" culture includes which of the following?

fashions

Choice points that arise when we meet opportunities or obstacles on the road of life

forks in the road

The minimum number of required courses from broad fields of study such as math, science, communications

general education requirements

The average grade for all the courses, that is, all the course credit hours, you have taken in college—usually a range from 0.0 or "F" to 4.0 or "A"

gpa

Student Activities Office

i dont know anyone at college

Financial Aid Office

i need a job to help pay bills

Pronounce names correctly.

ignoring a vietanmese classmate bc you dont know how to pronounce their name

Victims who blame are dominated by their __________.

inner defender

Study groups are beneficial for students because __________.

interaction with other students increases your active involvement with course content study group members might become lifelong friends students develop teamwork skills which are valuable to employers

As you clear your mind and remain silent during active listening, you __________.

let your intuition listen for a deeper message hidden beneath the speaker's words

This style of communication is purposeful, honest, and responsible.

leveling

In Chapter One, we have learned that successful students __________.

maintain positive core beliefs make wise choices at forks in the road accept their weaknesses use the same skills for success in the workplace as in college

Based on the studies cited in On Course, there is a direct link between __________.

missing classes and lower grades

Accepting our weaknesses __________.

provides a starting point for developing stronger self-esteem

When it comes to finding career opportunities, a Creator will __________.

read the newspaper daily seeking any opportunity that fits his or her skill set, go to an employment agency, take a Career Exploration course

Visualizing seems to have the most positive impact when experienced during deep __________.

relaxation

When we continue doing what works and change what doesn't work, we are __________.

rewriting our unconscious scripts

The Inner Guide __________.

seeks to make the best of any situation knows that judgment doesn't improve difficult situations observes each situation and asks, Am I on course or off course? tells us the impartial truth (to the extent that it is knowable) ALL CHOICES CORRECT

Skipping class to work a part-time job

self sabatoge

Health Services

sickness wont go away and i cant afford medicine

Staying on course to your desired outcomes and experiences, creating wisdom, happiness, and unconditional self-worth along the way

success

"Deep" culture includes which of the following?​

taboos

The good news about our scripts is that __________.

their intention is always positive

A schedule is essential for getting everything important done on time.​

true

According to family therapist Virginia Satir, the two most common patterns of ineffective communication are placating and blaming.

true

By gaining self-awareness, you can identify the self-sabotaging choices that got you off course and replace them with wiser choices that will get you back on course.

true

Choosing Study Group Rules means determining such things as when, where, and how often your group will meet.

true

Creators know that life can be easier and more enjoyable when people collaborate.

true

Cultivating the soft skill of self-awareness will help you choose a career that you will enjoy and help you to excel in that profession.

true

Goal-setting in my life role as an employee is as important as in my life role as a student.

true

Good listeners clear their minds and listen for the entire message, including words, tone of voice, gestures, and facial expressions.

true

Motivating goals have these five qualities: they are Dated, Achievable, Personal, Positive, and Specific.

true

Our choices − even those that seem strange to others − can often be explained by examining our scripts.

true

Six out of every ten jobs​ now require some postsecondary education and training, according to data reported by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education.

true

The DAPPS elements of an effective goal include making your goal "Positive." In other words, focus on your destination and dreams, not on the obstacles in your path.​

true

The choices we make at each fork in the road determine whether we achieve our desired outcomes and experiences.​

true

​It is better to hear or give a specific "no" to a request than to settle for "maybe" or "I'll try."

true

Being influenced in our daily choices by old experiences we don't recall

unconscious forces

At each fork in the road, the key to your success is being aware of which choice leads to the future you want. When you are a Creator, you make each choice __________.

uncontaminated by the past (your scripts) informed by your own rules of conduct determined by which option, in that moment, will best support the achievement of your goals and dreams ALL ANSWERS CORRECT