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George is doing some online research. He has found several sites with information related to his topic. Which site would be the best source for accurate​ information?

.edu

About how many credits does a Bachelor of Science degree usually ​require?

120

Only one science course can be taken each term. How many terms should a student earning his or her AS degree plan to take a science​ course?

2

Terri has only automotive technology course requirements left to take for her​ degree, having completed all of her general education and elective courses. She wants to finish in as few terms as possible. If Terri wants to take the same number of credits each​ term, how many more terms will Terri be in​ school?

3

How many automotive technology program requirement course credits must an auto tech student​ take?

36

John earns an A in his math course. How many quality points is​ John's A​ worth?

4

What is the relationship between the two pieces of information in the following​ sentence? "Originally designed in 2004 as a social network exclusively for college​ students, Facebook today has become an online hotspot for professionals".

A before and after change in Facebook

You have decided to track your monthly expenses.​ What's the best tool to use to monitor your​ expenses?

A spreadsheet or software such as Quicken will calculate totals and reduce mathematical errors.

Which option is the last step in the academic planning​ process?

Adjust your plan as needed.

Which strategy is a good way to minimize the risk of identity​ theft?

After acquiring a credit​ card, shred credit card bills.

To prepare for an objective test in his ethics​ class, Trevor decides to create a​ true/false test. Which phrasing should he use to create the statement LEAST likely to be​ true?

All the students were cheating on the test.

Why are​ open-content sources, such as​ Wikipedia, unacceptable for​ research?

Anyone can add​ information, and the information is not verified.

Just before​ class,​ Christopher's daughter becomes sick. She stays home alone during​ Christopher's college course. What should Christopher do in case she has an​ emergency?

Ask the instructor before class for permission to leave his phone on vibrate.

Chantal is walking to her car after an evening class. A classmate who makes her uneasy follows her asking about an assignment. What should Chantal​ do?

Assume she is being paranoid and talk to her classmate.

Which statement is an example of a S.M.A.R.T.​ goal?

Because I want to earn an​ 85% average in math this​ term, I will study half an hour a night during the weeks we have tests.

Amman has a​ long-term goal to improve her grades. Which​ short-term S.M.A.R.T. goal would be most effective for Amman in reaching her​ goal?

Because I want to earn at least an​ A- in English this​ term, I will spend an hour a night on each essay the week it is due.

Milton writes this​ goal: "Because I want to improve my math​ grade, I will do better in school." Which revision makes​ Milton's goal more​ specific?

Because I want to raise my math grade​ 10%, I will use online problem databases for an hour a day for the rest of the term.

Which strategy increases the likelihood of a student staying in​ school?

Become involved in a campus group or activity.

Tanya finishes her essay for health class. Her​ friend, Ted, is writing a paper on a similar topic for English class. Tanya lets Ted use her paper to turn in to his English instructor. Who is​ cheating?

Both Tanya and Ted are cheating because each student is expected to do his or her own work.

What is one way to make sure you​ don't borrow too much on your credit​ card?

Calculate how much you will​ pay, with​ interest, when you finally pay off the balance and decide if the cost is worth it.

was so excited when I could finally buy a computer. There were so many things I wanted to do on it.​ However, it has some kind of problem almost every week. Computers are great except when they cause problems. Which option is the main idea in this​ paragraph?

Computers are great except when they cause problems.

Which option can help a student simplify his or her​ life?

Donate everything you​ don't need to a charity.

Sam wants to take these courses in his third year in school. He wants to take the same number of credits in the fall term as in the spring term. Which fall course schedule will help Sam reach this​ goal?

EN 107 ASC 222 HS 110

What is one thing college students can do to their diet to maximize their physical​ health?

Eat several types of food.

Which statement comparing work and school is​ true?

Employees usually answer to one supervisor​, but students answer to many people.

Which example shows intrinsic​ motivation?

Eric goes to school because he wants to be the first man in his family to earn a college degree.

If they all charge the same amount per year on their​ cards, who pays the greatest dollar amount in finance charges per​ year?

Eric pays the minimum each month.

In an environmental science​ class, students are researching water quality of local streams of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. They have defined the problem and brainstormed possible solutions. Which step should they address next in the​ problem-solving process?

Evaluate potential solutions.

Ana is creating a practice test for this course. Her instructor has asked her to include both subjective and objective questions. Which question best fulfills the requirement for subjective​ questions?

Explain the difference between​ short-term and​ long-term memory.

He would prefer to take EN 107A in the fall. If EN 107A is​ full, which course can Stan replace it with to take the same number of​ credits?

FR 120

Lola wants to take her first year in school. She can only take a maximum of twelve course credits per term.​ Also, she can only take one math course and one science course each term.Which​ term-by-term schedule will allow Lola to meet all of her scheduling​ requirements?

Fall term Botany Italian I Math 001A US History Spring term Astronomy Italian II Math 001B Tennis I

Johnny works at a local industry and is taking classes to get his​ Associate's degree. He works until​ 3:00 p.m. and takes classes in the late afternoons and evenings.​ Recently, his car broke down and he does not have the money to get it fixed. Johnny has been getting a ride to work with a​ co-worker, but he does not have a ride to school. Select the phrase that best identifies​ Johnny's problem.

Finding a way to get from work to school

When writing a college term​ paper, what are students expected to​ do?

Follow assignment directions.

Which greeting is appropriate to use when your instructor calls you on the​ telephone?

Good​ morning, Dr. Owens.

Gideon is pursuing a BS in physical education to become a P. E. teacher. In​ June, between his second and third​ terms, he has a severe bicycle accident. He progresses but must take six months of intense physical therapy before being able to drive or walk around campus. How should Gideon adjust his​ plan?

He should take his courses online next term.

Ray is a politics major. He becomes involved with the campus student government. How will this benefit​ Ray?

He will gain experience for his resume.

Which question is most helpful when working to meet a​ long-term financial goal of buying a home after​ graduation?

How can I improve my credit​ score?

Which statement is a​ challenge, rather than an​ excuse, related to succeeding in​ college?

I live far from the​ college, so I will need to buy a car.

Which statement demonstrates that a student understands the difference between a degree and an academic area of study​?

I want to earn an Associate of Arts in Graphic Design.

Which example is a​ long-term academic​ goal?

I will spend half an hour practicing my French every day this year so I can converse in French with a friend.

Which characteristic applies to high school rather than​ college?

Instructors collect daily homework.

What is the most significant way in which college culture differs from high school​ culture?

Instructors expect more​ out-of-class learning in college than in high school.

What is one way college culture differs from high school​ culture?

Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school.

Which statement correctly compares intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligences of Howard​ Gardner's Multiple Intelligences​ framework?

Intrapersonal intelligence centers around understanding​ oneself, whereas interpersonal intelligence centers around understanding others.

Which statement about quitting smoking is​ true?

It takes ten years after quitting for a​ smoker's risk of cancer to lower.

Julio and Ryan are working on a project together. Julio​ (age 19):​ full-time student, involved in student​ government, lives with his​ parents, political science major Ryan​ (age 33): works​ full-time, returning​ student, computer programming major Julio and Ryan are having difficulty scheduling meetings to work together. Which response shows the best way to deal with the​ conflict?

Julio​ says, "I am a little stressed about our deadline.​ Let's talk after class and compare schedules."

Which sentence makes the best first sentence for a cover​ letter?

Last​ year, I was the first female recipient of the Kingwood Carpentry Crafts Award.

What does neuroplasticity​ prove?

Learning can change the​ brain's thinking patterns.

Which statement belongs in box​ D?

Lots of work outside the class is required.

Manuel​: Looking to further my design skills working for a company focused on creating clothing for professionals. Maria​: Seeking to apply my​ research, marketing, and presentation skills in a business setting. Kim​: Seeking a position in an environmentally responsible energy company that will benefit from my excellent people skills. Theo​: Looking to apply my sales skills to help a small business increase profits. Which​ job-seeker would probably be best suited for a career in public relations for a large​ corporation?

Maria

Which option best describes what Trina should do if she is sending an important email​ message?

Mark the message as high importance.

Before an​ interview, Zarnez needs to research current industry​ trends, job​ growth, and key companies and organizations. Which publication would reveal this​ information?

Moneywatch Magazine

Brian grew up in a violent neighborhood and believes that only the police should have weapons. Donna grew up in the country enjoying family hunting trips. The students are having a heated debate about gun control in class. How should the students handle their different​ viewpoints?

Move beyond their feelings.

Mike appreciates his​ Italian-American culture but treats everyone as an individual. Paul was raised in Ohio but believes Europeans have a superior culture. Sharon is religious and avoids people she considers evil. Trina is​ African-American and prefers to surround herself with people who are the same. Which person shows an example of​ xenocentrism?

Paul

Which statement about annual earnings and unemployment is​ true?

People with at least a​ bachelor's degree make more money than people with an​ associate's degree.

Phillip is a salesperson in a cell phone store. Customers turn to Phillip for help because he listens carefully to their problems and finds the correct phone solution for each person without rushing. Which statement describes Phillip based on the​ scenario?

Phillip has a strong interpersonal intelligence.

Which learning theorist believed we learn best by talking to an expert in a specific​ field?

Plato

How can students eliminate the "I ​Can't" Syndrome from their​ lives?

Recognize five positive events that occurred for which to be thankful.

How might a strong auditory learner most effectively study for a​ test?

Record key facts and listen to the recording over and over.

Which statement belongs in columns A and​ B?

Records of daily attendance are kept.

You went through the critical thinking process and selected several jobs to apply​ to, but​ today, you heard about another opening that might be worth considering. What should you do​ now?

Repeat the steps of the critical thinking process.

Which speaker shows a strong presence without performance​ anxiety? Abigail projects a beautiful slide presentation and reads the slides to the audience. Carla begins her presentation with the​ line, "I hope this is what you were looking for." Jack speaks​ quickly, making many points in a short speech. Ricky makes eye contact with many different people while he gives his speech.

Ricky

What should a candidate do after an​ interview?

Send a​ thank-you note to the interviewer.

Carrie was always the class clown. Everybody loved her in school. Now that she is in the work​ force, she works very hard and always meets her​ deadlines, but people do not laugh at her jokes. She tries a different type of joke at each meeting. After a few​ complaints, Mrs.​ Brown, Carrie's​ supervisor, asks Carrie why she is involved in so many conflicts. Carrie has no answer. Which typical reason for silence should Mrs. Brown recognize in​ Carrie?

She does not realize there is a problem.

Alia pasted various quotes from famous scientists into a research paper she submitted for class. Sometimes she used the​ person's name and noted where she found the​ quotes, but other times she did not mention the name or information source. What mistake did Alia​ make?

She plagiarized.

Esperanza wants to write an article for the school paper. The deadline is one month away. Which​ short-term goal should Esperanza set to reach her​ long-term goal?

She should give her completed writing to an editor in two weeks.

Tracy is studying for a test in music history and reads this paragraph in her​ text: open double quote"The musician Yuri Greene is best known for composing Sonata in D Major. That piece earned him fame all over the world for its originality. Some of​ Greene's lesser-known works include Fugue in B Minor and Cantata in C.close double quote" Which phrase from this paragraph should Tracy highlight​ first?

Sonata in D Major

How can a person nourish his or her​ soul?

Spend time with a close friend.

Sarena began working on a BS degree as a Neuroscience major over two years ago. S​he's not as interested in neuroscience as she expected to be and wants to change majors. After talking with her friends and family​, Sarena is still unsure about what major to pursue now. Which step does Sarena need to work on​ most?

Step​ 1: Identify your goal and timeframe.

James will graduate high school in six months and is very happy that he has been accepted at his first choice of university. He wants to earn a BA in criminal justice and has learned the credit requirements for his degree. Which step does James need to work on​ most?

Step​ 3: Create a ​term-by-term timeline.

Which statement about the culture of college is​ true?

Students can often confirm major project due dates online.

Why is filing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid​ (FAFSA) significant in beginning the financial aid application​ process?

Students must file a FAFSA to receive any federal aid.

In​ college, students are free to choose their educational path and how much effort to put into their studies. Which option is the most likely effect of this​ freedom?

Students must manage their own priorities.

Which statement about academic planning is most likely to be ​true?

Students with an academic plan can graduate faster.

Although Wikipedia articles are not a reliable source for research​ papers, an article may still contain useful information to refine and focus research. Which section of a Wikipedia article would be LEAST valuable for​ research?

Summary

Tremaine is the first person in his family to go to college. Many of his family members even think he is wasting his time. What should Tremaine​ do?

Take advantage of campus services.

Morgan wants to take steps to change from being a passive to an active learner. Which action would best help her reach her​ goal?

Take notes as she reads textbooks.

Which statement about​ self-esteem is​ true?

Taking calculated risks pushes people toward success.

Your teacher​ explains, "Technology is concerned with how things ought to be and results in discoveries that lead to theories." Which is the best way to write this idea in your notebook so that the point is​ brief, yet​ clear?

Technology​ = how things ought to be​ + discoveries that lead to theories.

The following sentences appear in a paragraph in​ Tana's American history textbook. Which is the main idea that should be​ highlighted?

The Desert Storm conflict had many causes.

Why is the introduction of the speech so​ important?

The audience decides whether to pay attention in the first few seconds.

Sandra thinks she has a good idea for a community service project. She wants local businesses to donate money to help out. When she talks to business​ owners, she speaks softly and looks at the floor as she concisely explains the benefits of the project. What will probably result from​ Sandra's presentation?

The audience will nod politely but will quickly forget about her presentation.

How does an instructor signal that information discussed in class is especially​ important?

The instructor writes the point on the board.

As hard as you try to manage your​ finances, you never seem to have enough money to pay your monthly bills. What happens if you do NOT identify and solve root issues for problems you are​ having?

The same types of problems and issues will occur again and again.

Which statement shows a correct relationship between elements of the communication​ process?

The sender encodes and the receiver decodes a message.

What criteria must a student meet to be awarded a Pell​ grant?

The student must have financial​ need, be an​ undergraduate, and have no other degrees.

Whose responsibility is it to evaluate a source to determine if it is accurate enough for a research​ paper?

The student who is doing the research.

Karen is worried that her science classmates will be bored by her presentation​ "Developmental Stages of Fruit​ Flies." She makes slides​ 1, 3, and 5 with a pink background with green letters. Slides 2 and 4 have a green background with pink letters. Karen wears pink and green clothes to match. To keep the​ audience's attention, she has objects to hold up to represent each stage. What is the problem with​ Karen's presentation?

The visual aids will distract from the content.

What is the most important reason to review and revise your notes after each​ class?

There may be incomplete or confusing ideas you need to clarify.

You are struggling in your Chemistry class and are constantly getting confused about the material being presented in​ class, although you take notes. Why should you review and revise your notes after each​ class?

There may be incomplete or confusing ideas you need to clarify.

Lena just started her first online class and is worried about the grade she will receive at the end of the term. Which action should Lena take to most effectively reduce her​ worrying?

Track her grades on an ongoing basis.

​Alex's mother plans to call Alex at​ 3:00 about where she wants to meet for dinner.​ Alex's class runs from​ 3:00 to​ 5:00. What should Alex do about his phone​ call?

Turn his phone off and check his voice mail after class.

Identify the main idea in the following concept map. Types of Note-Taking Systems -Outlining System -Cornell System -Concept Map System

Types of​ Note-Taking Systems

Liz is attending the Careers for the Future Conference with the goal of conducting simple research to determine the​ skills, experience, and coursework she will need if she wants to be a stem cell researcher. Judging from the titles of the​ sessions, which of the following options will give Liz the best information about what she will need to be a stem cell​ researcher?

What You Need to Know to Develop Cures Using Umbilical Cord Blood

Which question can be answered by an academic​ advisor?

What registration forms does the student need to​ complete?

Which of the following is a question that requires critical thinking​ skills?

When should our country go to​ war?

Ramon wants to share documents online. Which site should he​ use?

WorkZone

Wanda must choose a speech topic. She has lots of good ideas. What can Wanda do as a first step in narrowing her​ topic?

Write a list of all of her ideas.

Which student shows maturity after receiving negative feedback from an​ instructor? Jennifer​ thinks, I studied a lot. I should drop this class. Mark​ thinks, ​I'm not learning anything. That instructor is no good. Stephan​ thinks, ​I'm not good at​ science, so this grade is understandable. Yolanda​ thinks, I need help.​ I'd better find a tutor.

Yolanda

Yoshio must write a​ 10-page paper in order to pass his English class. He has completed the research and created graphic organizers. For the last two​ nights, Yoshio has stared at the cursor on his computer without accomplishing anything because he cannot determine his thesis statement. What can Yoshio do to reach his goal of writing the paper and passing his​ class?

Yoshio should start by writing any part of the paper.

Your instructor invited a guest speaker to talk about the new solar project being conducted by the school. When writing notes about this lecture in outline​ form, what is the best action to take if you accidentally record a new topic as a minor detail of the previous​ topic?

You should mark the place in your​ notes, move​ on, and correct it later.

Carla creates this goal concerning her​ money: "I will save​ $2,000 for a trip to California by charging ten percent less on each credit card bill." What information does Carla need to add to make her goal a S.M.A.R.T.​ goal?

a time frame

Read​ Elana's goal and answer the question that follows. "To increase my course average from a 65 to an​ 85, I will study for an hour every day." What does her goal statement need to make it a S.M.A.R.T​ goal?

a timetable

Which birth control method will also prevent STDs when used​ correctly?

abstinence and condoms

After monitoring a goal​ carefully, Julie realizes she​ won't be able to reach it within the time frame. Which step should she take​ next?

adjust the deadline for reaching the goal

What does maintaining nodding while listening during a conversation​ show?

agreement

A helpful association method like remembering the Allies during World War II as BAR​ (Britain, America, and​ Russia) is called​ _______.

an acronym

Which topic would be appropriate for a demonstrative​ presentation?

an explanation of how to set up an email account

Shawn sometimes does not feel like himself. He goes for a run and then goes to karaoke with a friend. He usually feels better after he gets control of his thoughts and habits. Based on the solution to​ Shawn's problem, what does Shawn suffer​ from?

anxiety

You set the​ goal, "I will keep my average high enough to stay on the track team this year by increasing my scores on quizzes by fifteen percent." Which part makes it​ measurable?

by fifteen percent

Which action is important to include when analyzing your​ budget?

calculate the difference between income and expenses

Math 110 is a required general education course at ​Rina's school. ​Rina's academic plan schedules Math​ 001, a prerequisite for Math​ 110, in the spring. Then she plans to take Math 110 the next fall.​ Unfortunately, Rina fails Math 001 in the spring. What should Rina do to adjust her academic​ plan?

change her timeline

Trevor wants to earn his​ bachelor's degree in 3 years while working full time. How can Trevor monitor his​ progress?

check in with his school advisor regularly

Reuben begins college in one month. He excels in​ problem-solving and interpersonal relationships. He is doing well in his math and science classes. Which​ long-term academic goal reflects​ Reuben's interests and​ strengths?

choose a major leading to a medical career

Mamadi is applying for a job as a nutritionist. He has no breaks in his employment history and can show a steady progression of job advancement. What format should he use for his​ resume?

chronological resume

What is an effective way to act when working in a​ team?

compromise when many disagree

Anyone can set​ goals, but that​ doesn't guarantee a person will achieve them. If a student sets SMART​ goals, he or she is more likely to succeed. SMART is an acronym for a list of qualities that make a goal more

concrete and improve the chances of achieving it.

Online instructors expect students to actively participate in the course. What does active participation​ include?

contributing​ thoughtful, original responses to posted discussion questions

You want to reduce some of your spending on groceries. Which strategy will help the​ most?

create a menu for each day and only shop for items on the list

Donna wants to become a professional photographer. She loves the beauty she creates in her pictures. She is starting classes next term. What intrinsic value motivates​ Donna?

creativity

What does the​ thinking/feeling category of personality deal​ with?

decision making

Which term refers to the courses and number of credits a student must take and the grade point average needed to successfully complete a course of​ study?

degree requirements

​Josef's communications teacher includes this question on the​ test: "Contrast verbal and nonverbal communication." What should Josef do to answer the question​ correctly?

describe how verbal and nonverbal communication differ

Edith spends a lot of time telling the study group that there is no point in putting a lot of work into studying because the teacher does not give As to students. Which type of difficult behavior does Edith​ show?

dooming and glooming

Jessie prefers to learn through a visual mode. She has to take a test in two weeks in her sociology class. She creates a test preparation plan that includes reading over her notes and answering questions at the end of the chapters. Knowing her learning​ preference, which strategy would be most helpful to Jessie as she prepares for her​ test?

draw mind maps and think links

Megan is very involved on​ campus, enjoys socializing with​ friends, volunteers on​ weekends, and always makes time to call her family. She is busy so she follows a strict schedule to ensure she completes her academic work. The president of one of the clubs she is involved in asks her to take on a leadership role and oversee the​ club's volunteer work. What should Megan​ do?

evaluate her schedule and accept the role only if it will not interfere with her other responsibilities

Which career is directly related to a strong​ visual-spatial intelligence?

fashion designer

Adam has been feeling a lot of pressure at work lately. He is having trouble focusing on a big project. He is having obsessive thoughts about failing and just wants to sleep all day. Today he is staying home to sleep. Which of​ Adam's problems is a physical side effect of his​ stress?

feeling fatigued

When Lila dedicates herself to a​ long-term goal, what is she making a commitment to​ do?

follow a series of actions

Which career field directly matches an auditory learning​ preference?

foreign language

A student who spends a large portion of the day talking to classmates about his or her personal life shows that he or she prioritizes which​ value?

friendship

What is an effect of keeping a healthy​ mind?

good decisions

Rosa reads all of her text assignments and makes notes in the​ margins, but she continues to miss test questions that are from the textbook. What benefit might Rosa gain from taking text​ notes?

greater understanding of ideas from the text

Examine the life experiences listed. Which is most useful to include when building a resume for a position as a plant nursery​ manager?

having a degree in horticulture

Valeria has missed many classes this term because she is often sick. She thinks that this problem might be caused by her lifestyle decisions. Where could Valeria most likely find good information about how to solve her problem of being​ unhealthy?

her school health center

To inventory her skills and​ education, which information should Ming keep track​ of?

honors and awards

Which strategy is best for improving reading​ speed?

improving vocabulary

Rhonda writes many research papers as she earns her certificate in nursing. She is always careful to use original ideas or to cite other​ people's ideas. Which skill is Rhonda practicing that will transfer to her job in the​ future?

integrity

Lawrence is strongly considering a career in library science. Which central value would Lawrence be most likely to have to connect him to that​ goal?

knowledge

Violet wants to go to a​ four-year college, but her parents want her to go to community college and stay at home where they can continue to help her make decisions.​ Violet's advisors explain ways that Violet can apply for​ four-year schools. Violet waits for her parents to fill out the applications with​ her, but they do not have time before the deadlines have passed. What attitude is holding Violet​ back?

learned helplessness

In​ Ruby's introductory Sociology class the instructor gives a​ 40-item multiple-choice test every second week. Each test covers about 30 pages of lecture notes and three chapters of information. Which step should Ruby take first to prepare for these objective​ tests?

make a list or outline all the key concepts from the text and lectures

Rochelle sets the​ goal, "To increase my Business Writing grade from a 45 to a 95 in the next two​ weeks, I will study six hours a day and submit four drafts of the next assignment for​ feedback." How should Rochelle change her goal to make it more​ effective?

make it more realistic

What is a high standard of​ living?

making a lot of money

Peter takes fifteen credits every term and works two​ part-time jobs. He attends all of his classes and job shifts on time and meets all his school deadlines. What college skill is Peter learning that will transfer to his job in the​ future?

managing time effectively

Sacha uses creative​ phrases, rhymes, and sentences to help her memorize information for her Biology test. Sacha uses this technique to condense key information into​ short, easy-to-remember memory cues. Which memory technique is Sacha​ using?

mnemonics

"Gas prices are going to increase because oil companies are hoarding profits." This statement is an example of​ _______.

opinion

Paul found a job posting for a senior citizen activities director. Which of his experiences should he include on his resume to demonstrate his​ creative/collaborative/organization skills?

organizing a​ fund-raising talent show for the victims of a house fire

What​ note-taking system would you use when you write the name of an important leader as Roman numeral I and under it key events about that leader using letters and numbers that are​ indented?

outline system

Antonio has developed a test preparation plan that includes checking the syllabus ahead of​ time, allocating time for​ studying, and attending class review sessions. Which additional strategy may help Antonio improve his test preparation​ plan?

participating in a study group

Jesse is always​ busy, but​ isn't able to complete all of her course work without staying up most of the night. She tries to start her work several times throughout the day. When she starts her work she has a mental block and is unable to perform. She is concerned that her work will not be of sufficiently high quality. What form of procrastination is Jesse​ experiencing?

perfectionism

​It's Friday​ afternoon, and Sybil has two papers to​ write, two tests to study​ for, and several chapters to read by Monday. She knows it will take most of the weekend to complete her work well. Instead of starting on her work that​ night, she decides to go out to dinner and to the movies. What is Sybil​ doing?

procrastinating

What do mnemonic devices best help you to​ do?

recall information

Which strategy can help active readers increase their​ concentration?

reduce outside distractions

Sally and Grant took Introduction to Business Management together. Every term since​ then, Sally and Grant have emailed each other notes and thoughts about their business​ classes, even if they​ weren't in the same section. Which communication goals are Sally and Grant working​ on?

relationship goals

During a political class​ discussion, Beth becomes angry because of another​ student's opinions.​ However, before she speaks she makes sure she listens to the other student. Which example of academic integrity does Beth​ show?

respect

Angel is reading her Literature text and needs to find short quotes from the readings. Which reading strategy is the best one for Angel to​ use?

scanning

Jane finds that she has sad days where she has little motivation a couple of times each year. Her depression sometimes seems like it depends on the weather. What type of depression does Jane suffer​ from?

seasonal depression

What is the term for a student in his final year of a​ bachelor's degree​ program?

senior

Which personality types relate to how a person perceives what is going on in new​ situations?

sensing and intuiting

Which type of online site is​ LinkedIn?

social networking and sharing site

"I before​ E, except after​ C, or when sounded like​ A, as in ​ 'neighbor' or ​'weigh'" is an example of a mnemonic that uses​ _______.

song or rhyme

Which skill do employers say is most important in a prospective​ employee?

speaking persuasively

Maria has two children at home and is trying to earn money to support her family yet still attend school to earn a BA in Marketing. Earning that degree will help her become a marketing​ manager, a position that pays much more than her current job. She will start school in two months. To help save​ money, her mother is willing to watch her children for three hours while Maria attends school at the state university​, taking two courses in the fall and two courses in the spring. When she looks at​ tuition, she feels the overall cost is too high. What is the most effective way for Maria to improve her academic​ plan?

start at a community college and transfer to the university later

What is the first step in the critical thinking​ process?

state the issue

A mother came home from a long day at work to find her​ son's books and clothes scattered around the house. The son was watching a violent TV show. The mother asked her son why he was not cleaning or doing homework. The son calmly answered that he had finished the homework. The mother began yelling at the son who yelled back at his mother. What triggered the​ son's strong​ emotions?

the​ mother's volume

What do people with high emotional intelligence do when making​ decisions?

think before they act

Serena has multiple work projects due in the same week. Which skill from college will help​ Serena?

time management

What life skill is closely related to stress​ management?

time management

Why should​ party-goers only drink from containers they open or drinks they mix​ themselves?

to avoid date rape drugs

Why should you take notes during​ class?

to have information to help you complete assignments and prepare for exams

What is the usual purpose of an Associate of Applied Science​ degree?

to transfer into the workforce

Which phrase is the goal of reading​ comprehension?

understanding

What is a holistic approach to​ wellness?

understanding the connection between the​ mind, soul, and body

Demetrius sets extremely high standards for himself. He is motivated to succeed in​ school, is​ intelligent, and expects to make only the best grades on his work. He has an excellent relationship with his professors and works with a tutor making his work his highest priority. Demetrius earns good grades but he​ doesn't understand why he has a difficult time getting started on his work each day and will often procrastinate. What seems to be hindering Demetrius from getting started on his​ work?

unreasonably high expectations

What is the final stage of the active learning​ process?

using the material to grow and change

Rachelle has just returned from a military tour of duty in​ Japan, and her tuition is paid for by the GI bill.​ However, she learns that she did not get into the courses she planned on because the military did not send the school all of her paperwork. Where should Rachelle go to resolve her academic planning​ problem?

veteran affairs

What is the purpose of GoToMeeting and​ WebEx?

video conferencing

​Sasha's academic plan requires her to work as a sales associate full time to afford one course each term. She is on schedule to earn her nursing certificate in seven years. What is one way Sasha can improve her academic​ plan?

visit the financial aid department to find a scholarship

Which activity can distract a college student from his or her​ goals?

visiting with friends from high school

Read these positive group conference behaviors. A. Sitting still B. Being on time C. Having a clean working space D. Being​ well-groomed E. Using a normal speaking voice Which factors matter in a videoconference that do not matter in a phone​ conference?

​A, C, D

Which information can a student find in a course​ catalog? A. outline of​ student's strengths B. major program requirements C. number of terms to graduate D. number of credits to graduate E. general education requirements

​B, D, E

​Tara's education instructor presents this​ information: Children at the age of two can say about fifty words.​ Often, only their parents can understand what​ they're asking for.​ However, around the age of​ four, children should be able to answer basic questions in a clear way. How should Tara organize this information in her​ notes?

​compare/contrast

Which type of communication prevents misunderstanding by allowing the sender to control how a message is​ received?

​face-to-face

Taking​ notes, making​ associations, drawing​ pictures, and visualizing can help move information into a​ person's _______.

​long-term memory

Megan is very involved on campus. Due to her​ extra-curricular responsibilities, Megan has fallen behind in her classes. She is unmotivated to catch up and dreads the thought of having to complete her work. Which action would help Megan​ most?

​re-evaluate her priorities and​ long-term goals

What is the top level of​ Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic​ Needs?

​self-actualization

​It's Friday​ afternoon, and Sybil has two papers to​ write, two tests to study​ for, and several chapters to read by Monday. She knows it will take most of the weekend to complete her work well. She gets started Friday night and her friends call and invite her out. Sybil decides it would be more fun to go out than to stay in and​ work, and decides to go. What trait does Sybil need to​ practice?

​self-discipline

Lucy lives on a "dry" campus where no alcohol is permitted. Her roommates enjoy drinking and are under the legal drinking age. They often bring alcohol into their​ apartment, and Lucy is uncomfortable with the situation because she knows it is against the rules and she will also get in trouble if they get caught. She is a good​ student, but she is starting to get regular​ headaches, is often​ exhausted, and feels sad most of the time. What is Lucy​ experiencing?

​stress-related illnesses

Yousef is taking an exam. He notices that his friend is copying his answers. Yousef moves out of the way so his friend can see better. Is Yousef​ cheating?

​yes, because he is assisting in a dishonest act

William's goal is to earn his​ bachelor's degree in biology. Weeks​ 1-2: William attends every class and studies every night. Weeks​ 3-5: William spends increasing amounts of time with friends. Week​ 6: William drops two courses that he is failing. Weeks​ 7-8: William works hard to learn all the information for the term in his remaining courses. Is​ William's behavior​ self-defeating?

​yes, because he needs to manage his time better


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