Question 1

Feeling types make decisions based on their personal values, likes, and dislikes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is the first step of true critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  being curious and asking questions 
B)  challenging your assumptions and beliefs 
C)  considering multiple points of view and drawing conclusions 
D)  making arguments 
A)  being curious and asking questions 
B)  challenging your assumptions and beliefs 
C)  considering multiple points of view and drawing conclusions 
D)  making arguments

Question 3

People with a fixed mindset are often very sensitive about being wrong or making mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A test score of 88 generally translates to which letter grade?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  A- 
C)  B 
D)  B- 
A)  A 
B)  A- 
C)  B 
D)  B-

Question 5

Marcus has been studying for the first test in his calculus course. He was feeling confident about it until his instructor mentioned that it would be a machine-scored test. Although he knows the material, he is concerned that he might make a mistake filling out the Scantron form and wind up with a bad grade. As he fills out the Scantron form for his calculus test, Marcus should

Accepted Answer

A)  show his work alongside each answer on the Scantron form. 
B)  draw an "X" through the bubble if he accidentally chooses the wrong answer. 
C)  make sure the number on the form corresponds with the number of the test item. 
D)  be careful not to fill the bubble in completely when answering a question. 
A)  show his work alongside each answer on the Scantron form. 
B)  draw an "X" through the bubble if he accidentally chooses the wrong answer. 
C)  make sure the number on the form corresponds with the number of the test item. 
D)  be careful not to fill the bubble in completely when answering a question.

Question 6

Instead of relying on the instructor to give you everything you need to make the most of your learning, you should use your own preferences, talents, and abilities to develop multiple ways to study and retain information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When using the Cornell format to take notes, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  create a recall column on each page. 
B)  write two or three sentences to sum up a larger section of material. 
C)  include nothing more than a bulleted list on each page. 
D)  use Roman numerals to mark the main ideas. 
A)  create a recall column on each page. 
B)  write two or three sentences to sum up a larger section of material. 
C)  include nothing more than a bulleted list on each page. 
D)  use Roman numerals to mark the main ideas.

Question 8

Emotional intelligence involves being aware of how others might feel in a given situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Identify at least three tools that you use to help you study, and describe why each is effective for you. Include examples in your response.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Getting a good sense of your values, skills, aptitudes, personality, and interests will help you make a career choice that leads to success and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your success both in college and in your future life will depend on how well you make decisions and solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When Taryn's sociology instructor assigned a research paper, she initially planned to do all of her research online, as she had frequently done in high school. Instead, her instructor specified that students must use the library for their research and suggested that they follow the ten-minute rule. If Taryn follows the ten-minute rule, she will

Accepted Answer

A)  look for a different source of information every ten minutes. 
B)  spend no more than ten minutes reviewing each potential source of information. 
C)  ask a librarian for help if she cannot locate relevant information within ten minutes. 
D)  take a ten-minute break every hour to avoid burnout. 
A)  look for a different source of information every ten minutes. 
B)  spend no more than ten minutes reviewing each potential source of information. 
C)  ask a librarian for help if she cannot locate relevant information within ten minutes. 
D)  take a ten-minute break every hour to avoid burnout.

Question 13

Mike graduated from college in his early twenties and went on to a career in management at a local manufacturing plant for the next ten years. The owner of the plant recently announced that the facility would be closing down and moving out of state. Rather than move, Mike decided to go back to college to earn a degree in a different field. As a returning student, Mike can expect that

Accepted Answer

A)  he will experience greater freedom than he is used to. 
B)  his instructors will appreciate his more mature, focused perspective. 
C)  his grades will be lower than those of other students. 
D)  he will have difficulty motivating himself to attend classes. 
A)  he will experience greater freedom than he is used to. 
B)  his instructors will appreciate his more mature, focused perspective. 
C)  his grades will be lower than those of other students. 
D)  he will have difficulty motivating himself to attend classes.

Question 14

Individuals who often have trouble organizing tasks, don't seem to listen or follow directions, and produce work that is messy or appears careless may MOST likely have

Accepted Answer

A)  dyslexia. 
B)  expressive language disorder. 
C)  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  developmental arithmetic disorder. 
A)  dyslexia. 
B)  expressive language disorder. 
C)  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  developmental arithmetic disorder.

Question 15

Smokeless tobacco is far less addictive than smoking cigarettes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When creating your career plan, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  take just one self-assessment. 
B)  focus only on school work. 
C)  post everything on social media. 
D)  visit your college's career center. 
A)  take just one self-assessment. 
B)  focus only on school work. 
C)  post everything on social media. 
D)  visit your college's career center.

Question 17

Which is an effective strategy for organizing your time?

Accepted Answer

A)  trying to get large assignments done at once within two days 
B)  reserving the same amount of time for studying each subject 
C)  maintaining a strict schedule that cannot be deviated from 
D)  reviewing your notes during breaks between classes 
A)  trying to get large assignments done at once within two days 
B)  reserving the same amount of time for studying each subject 
C)  maintaining a strict schedule that cannot be deviated from 
D)  reviewing your notes during breaks between classes

Question 18

When you begin a test, you should quickly review the entire test and decide how much time you will spend on each section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Even if the textbook material is exactly the same as the lecture material, you should take the time to fully reread both the chapter and your notes every time you study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As a college-level learner, you may need to change old habits and make room for new habits that will lead you to success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Feeling types make decisions based on their personal values, likes, and dislikes.

Which is the first step of true critical thinking?

People with a fixed mindset are often very sensitive about being wrong or making mistakes.

A test score of 88 generally translates to which letter grade?

Instead of relying on the instructor to give you everything you need to make the most of your learning, you should use your own preferences, talents, and abilities to develop multiple ways to study and retain information.

When using the Cornell format to take notes, you should

Emotional intelligence involves being aware of how others might feel in a given situation.

Identify at least three tools that you use to help you study, and describe why each is effective for you. Include examples in your response.

Getting a good sense of your values, skills, aptitudes, personality, and interests will help you make a career choice that leads to success and satisfaction.

Your success both in college and in your future life will depend on how well you make decisions and solve problems.

Individuals who often have trouble organizing tasks, don't seem to listen or follow directions, and produce work that is messy or appears careless may MOST likely have

Smokeless tobacco is far less addictive than smoking cigarettes.

When creating your career plan, you should

Which is an effective strategy for organizing your time?

When you begin a test, you should quickly review the entire test and decide how much time you will spend on each section.

Even if the textbook material is exactly the same as the lecture material, you should take the time to fully reread both the chapter and your notes every time you study.

As a college-level learner, you may need to change old habits and make room for new habits that will lead you to success.

The Essentials for College Success

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

Discovering How You Learn

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

Studying, Understanding, and Remembering

Taking Tests Successfully

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Thinking in College

Maintaining Wellness and Relationships in a Diverse World

Making the Right Career Choice

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Exam 13: Skills, Strategies, and Success in Learning and College Life

Feeling types make decisions based on their personal values, likes, and dislikes.

Which is the first step of true critical thinking?

People with a fixed mindset are often very sensitive about being wrong or making mistakes.

A test score of 88 generally translates to which letter grade?

Instead of relying on the instructor to give you everything you need to make the most of your learning, you should use your own preferences, talents, and abilities to develop multiple ways to study and retain information.

When using the Cornell format to take notes, you should

Emotional intelligence involves being aware of how others might feel in a given situation.

Identify at least three tools that you use to help you study, and describe why each is effective for you. Include examples in your response.

Getting a good sense of your values, skills, aptitudes, personality, and interests will help you make a career choice that leads to success and satisfaction.

Your success both in college and in your future life will depend on how well you make decisions and solve problems.

Individuals who often have trouble organizing tasks, don't seem to listen or follow directions, and produce work that is messy or appears careless may MOST likely have

Smokeless tobacco is far less addictive than smoking cigarettes.

When creating your career plan, you should

Which is an effective strategy for organizing your time?

When you begin a test, you should quickly review the entire test and decide how much time you will spend on each section.

Even if the textbook material is exactly the same as the lecture material, you should take the time to fully reread both the chapter and your notes every time you study.

As a college-level learner, you may need to change old habits and make room for new habits that will lead you to success.

The Essentials for College Success

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

Discovering How You Learn

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

Studying, Understanding, and Remembering

Taking Tests Successfully

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Thinking in College

Maintaining Wellness and Relationships in a Diverse World

Making the Right Career Choice

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