Question 1

If you have doubts about whether a goal is achievable, you should consider revising your goal to increase the chances that you'll reach it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When your goals matter to you personally, you will be more motivated to achieve them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When developing an action plan, you should identify noncritical steps and push them to the top of your list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A person's values influence their behavior and choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of these is an example of an off-campus source of help?

Accepted Answer

A)  academic adviser 
B)  classmate 
C)  family member 
D)  instructor 
A)  academic adviser 
B)  classmate 
C)  family member 
D)  instructor

Question 6

Evaluating your outcomes is important because it helps you to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify when you need to change your action plan. 
B)  differentiate between short- and long-term goals. 
C)  decide what your primary goal will be. 
D)  determine the pathways you should use to achieve your goal. 
A)  identify when you need to change your action plan. 
B)  differentiate between short- and long-term goals. 
C)  decide what your primary goal will be. 
D)  determine the pathways you should use to achieve your goal.

Question 7

Understanding your purpose for being in college can be beneficial for which of these reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  to give you better grades on quizzes 
B)  to make difficult classes seem easier 
C)  to help you stay motivated even when life gets complicated 
D)  to prevent you from taking time off from school 
A)  to give you better grades on quizzes 
B)  to make difficult classes seem easier 
C)  to help you stay motivated even when life gets complicated 
D)  to prevent you from taking time off from school

Question 8

What type of skill do you need to deliver a speech effectively, making sure you get all your points across clearly and efficiently and are understood by your audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  listening 
B)  teamwork 
C)  personal responsibility 
D)  communication 
A)  listening 
B)  teamwork 
C)  personal responsibility 
D)  communication

Question 9

Walden didn't perform well in his last race, and he recognizes that it was most likely because he didn't take it seriously and didn't train for it the way that he should have. Which type of skill is Walden using to reach this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  goal setting 
B)  teamwork 
C)  personal responsibility 
D)  communication 
A)  goal setting 
B)  teamwork 
C)  personal responsibility 
D)  communication

Question 10

Which campus resource should you use if you are looking for help deciding on a major?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing center 
B)  financial aid office 
C)  math lab 
D)  advising center 
A)  writing center 
B)  financial aid office 
C)  math lab 
D)  advising center

Question 11

What is the feeling that you can achieve your goals and that events will turn out for the best?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal responsibility 
B)  resilience 
C)  hope 
D)  independence 
A)  personal responsibility 
B)  resilience 
C)  hope 
D)  independence

Question 12

Research indicates that students who seek help are less likely to succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What does the Academic and Career Excellence System (ACES) online self-assessment help you to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  clarify your values 
B)  identify your strengths and weaknesses 
C)  find a job after graduation 
D)  strengthen your resilience 
A)  clarify your values 
B)  identify your strengths and weaknesses 
C)  find a job after graduation 
D)  strengthen your resilience

Question 14

George usually does very well in science courses, but he has started to struggle in chemistry. Based on his past experiences, George feels confident that he will get back on track if he visits the instructor during office hours to get his questions answered. What conclusion can be drawn about George?

Accepted Answer

A)  He lacks personal responsibility. 
B)  He needs to determine his purpose. 
C)  He is high in self-efficacy. 
D)  He has unrealistic expectations about school. 
A)  He lacks personal responsibility. 
B)  He needs to determine his purpose. 
C)  He is high in self-efficacy. 
D)  He has unrealistic expectations about school.

Question 15

The positive psychology movement emphasizes what four central concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  resilience, self-efficacy, hope, and personal responsibility 
B)  self-esteem, self-care, self-worth, and self-improvement 
C)  determination, self-reliance, pragmatic thinking, and social responsibility 
D)  optimism, self-improvement, commitment to community, and exploration 
A)  resilience, self-efficacy, hope, and personal responsibility 
B)  self-esteem, self-care, self-worth, and self-improvement 
C)  determination, self-reliance, pragmatic thinking, and social responsibility 
D)  optimism, self-improvement, commitment to community, and exploration

Question 16

How can you demonstrate resilience when you are stressed about how to balance your academic work and personal responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Responses will vary but should indicate

Question 17

Describe three of the short-term goals that you will need to achieve in order to accomplish your long-term goal of graduating from college.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 18

Identifying your sense of purpose starts by thinking about what you're looking for from college and from life. This thought process is called personal:

Accepted Answer

A)  reflection. 
B)  analysis. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  awareness. 
A)  reflection. 
B)  analysis. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  awareness.

Question 19

Courses not directly related to your target career help broaden your knowledge base but do not directly contribute to finding employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Getting help is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking personal responsibility. 
B)  embracing weakness. 
C)  engaging in self-reflection. 
D)  releasing control. 
A)  taking personal responsibility. 
B)  embracing weakness. 
C)  engaging in self-reflection. 
D)  releasing control.

If you have doubts about whether a goal is achievable, you should consider revising your goal to increase the chances that you'll reach it.

When your goals matter to you personally, you will be more motivated to achieve them.

When developing an action plan, you should identify noncritical steps and push them to the top of your list.

A person's values influence their behavior and choices.

Which of these is an example of an off-campus source of help?

Evaluating your outcomes is important because it helps you to:

Understanding your purpose for being in college can be beneficial for which of these reasons?

What type of skill do you need to deliver a speech effectively, making sure you get all your points across clearly and efficiently and are understood by your audience?

Walden didn't perform well in his last race, and he recognizes that it was most likely because he didn't take it seriously and didn't train for it the way that he should have. Which type of skill is Walden using to reach this conclusion?

Which campus resource should you use if you are looking for help deciding on a major?

What is the feeling that you can achieve your goals and that events will turn out for the best?

Research indicates that students who seek help are less likely to succeed.

What does the Academic and Career Excellence System (ACES) online self-assessment help you to do?

The positive psychology movement emphasizes what four central concepts?

How can you demonstrate resilience when you are stressed about how to balance your academic work and personal responsibilities?

Describe three of the short-term goals that you will need to achieve in order to accomplish your long-term goal of graduating from college.

Identifying your sense of purpose starts by thinking about what you're looking for from college and from life. This thought process is called personal:

Courses not directly related to your target career help broaden your knowledge base but do not directly contribute to finding employment.

Getting help is a form of:

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

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Exam 1: Building a Foundation for College Success

If you have doubts about whether a goal is achievable, you should consider revising your goal to increase the chances that you'll reach it.

When your goals matter to you personally, you will be more motivated to achieve them.

When developing an action plan, you should identify noncritical steps and push them to the top of your list.

A person's values influence their behavior and choices.

Which of these is an example of an off-campus source of help?

Evaluating your outcomes is important because it helps you to:

Understanding your purpose for being in college can be beneficial for which of these reasons?

What type of skill do you need to deliver a speech effectively, making sure you get all your points across clearly and efficiently and are understood by your audience?

Walden didn't perform well in his last race, and he recognizes that it was most likely because he didn't take it seriously and didn't train for it the way that he should have. Which type of skill is Walden using to reach this conclusion?

Which campus resource should you use if you are looking for help deciding on a major?

What is the feeling that you can achieve your goals and that events will turn out for the best?

Research indicates that students who seek help are less likely to succeed.

What does the Academic and Career Excellence System (ACES) online self-assessment help you to do?

The positive psychology movement emphasizes what four central concepts?

How can you demonstrate resilience when you are stressed about how to balance your academic work and personal responsibilities?

Describe three of the short-term goals that you will need to achieve in order to accomplish your long-term goal of graduating from college.

Identifying your sense of purpose starts by thinking about what you're looking for from college and from life. This thought process is called personal:

Courses not directly related to your target career help broaden your knowledge base but do not directly contribute to finding employment.

Getting help is a form of:

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

Filters