Question 1

Which phrase BEST describes diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  an exaggerated generalization used to describe or distinguish a group 
B)  the differences in social and cultural identities among people living together 
C)  the collection of characteristics shared by people of the same culture 
D)  a deeply held negative view or fear about people who are different from you 
A)  an exaggerated generalization used to describe or distinguish a group 
B)  the differences in social and cultural identities among people living together 
C)  the collection of characteristics shared by people of the same culture 
D)  a deeply held negative view or fear about people who are different from you

Question 2

A chemistry lab taken in conjunction with a chemistry course is an example of a prerequisite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the four steps of active reading, in order from first to last?

Accepted Answer

A)  reading with concentration, previewing, marking, and reviewing 
B)  previewing, reviewing, reading with concentration, and marking 
C)  previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing 
D)  marking, previewing, reading with concentration, and reviewing 
A)  reading with concentration, previewing, marking, and reviewing 
B)  previewing, reviewing, reading with concentration, and marking 
C)  previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing 
D)  marking, previewing, reading with concentration, and reviewing

Question 4

When preparing to enter a career for the first time, or to change careers, it is important to remember that

Accepted Answer

A)  the career you choose is the career you must keep for the rest of your life. 
B)  to advance in your career, you must accept the risks that accompany employment. 
C)  your instructors and counselors are primarily responsible for your career. 
D)  earning a college degree will guarantee that you get a job when you graduate. 
A)  the career you choose is the career you must keep for the rest of your life. 
B)  to advance in your career, you must accept the risks that accompany employment. 
C)  your instructors and counselors are primarily responsible for your career. 
D)  earning a college degree will guarantee that you get a job when you graduate.

Question 5

If you are using a scheduling app, you should have monthly, weekly, and daily views of your calendar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What should you do if the instructor calls on you to answer a question, but you don't know the answer?

Accepted Answer

A)  bluff to make it seem like you know the answer 
B)  admit that you don't know 
C)  redirect the question to another topic about which you are more knowledgeable 
D)  look through your notes or the textbook to find the answer 
A)  bluff to make it seem like you know the answer 
B)  admit that you don't know 
C)  redirect the question to another topic about which you are more knowledgeable 
D)  look through your notes or the textbook to find the answer

Question 7

People without strong thinking skills are easily convinced to buy a product, accept an idea, or vote for a political candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You cannot lose all or part of your financial aid simply because you dropped or failed a class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When taking a multiple-choice test, if you are confused by a question, you should place a check mark in the margin, leave it, and come back to it later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Many job openings are never posted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You should raise your hand in class, even if you think the instructor or other students are likely to think your question is stupid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Intellectual, or "hard," skills you gain in your academic field are called transferable skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Caleb has always been a good student, but he has a tendency to let his mind wander during class. He's taking Introduction to Psychology this term and wants to do well in the course, but is afraid that he'll "zone out" while the instructor is speaking. Which strategy will BEST help Caleb stay focused and listen actively to his psychology instructor?

Accepted Answer

A)  sitting with his friends and agreeing with their ideas and feedback 
B)  mentally repeating what the instructor says 
C)  focusing on facts and figures rather than main ideas 
D)  assuming everything he hears is very important and writing it down 
A)  sitting with his friends and agreeing with their ideas and feedback 
B)  mentally repeating what the instructor says 
C)  focusing on facts and figures rather than main ideas 
D)  assuming everything he hears is very important and writing it down

Question 14

Which study strategy would be MOST useful for kinesthetic learners?

Accepted Answer

A)  underlining or highlighting their notes 
B)  reading their notes silently 
C)  talking with others to make sure their lecture notes are accurate 
D)  adding real-world examples to their notes 
A)  underlining or highlighting their notes 
B)  reading their notes silently 
C)  talking with others to make sure their lecture notes are accurate 
D)  adding real-world examples to their notes

Question 15

Actively engaging in learning will help you

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore diversity and other cultures. 
B)  manage your time wisely. 
C)  become more dependent on your instructors. 
D)  procrastinate more on large assignments. 
A)  ignore diversity and other cultures. 
B)  manage your time wisely. 
C)  become more dependent on your instructors. 
D)  procrastinate more on large assignments.

Question 16

While you're in college, it is MOST appropriate to use credit cards

Accepted Answer

A)  to buy things you want but can't afford. 
B)  for all of your living expenses. 
C)  to handle emergencies. 
D)  for entertainment items, such as concert tickets. 
A)  to buy things you want but can't afford. 
B)  for all of your living expenses. 
C)  to handle emergencies. 
D)  for entertainment items, such as concert tickets.

Question 17

Continuing to eat even after you feel full is a sign of which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  dyslexia 
C)  binge eating disorder 
D)  bulimia 
A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  dyslexia 
C)  binge eating disorder 
D)  bulimia

Question 18

Reducing your notes and text pages into manageable study units will help you prepare for an exam that will cover large amounts of material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most instructors recommend that you use Wikipedia as a primary source for your research papers because the information goes through a formal editing and reviewing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Stacy, Ricardo, Hanh, and Ponto are all students in Mr. Falcon's English literature class. Although the four students are the same age and are attending the same school, they all have different reasons for taking Mr. Falcon's class. Which student is intrinsically motivated to take the English literature class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stacy, who is taking the course to avoid losing any of her financial aid 
B)  Ricardo, who believes the course will be easy and will help bring his grade point average up 
C)  Hanh, who is taking the class because he enjoys the subject and wants to learn more about it 
D)  Ponto, who is an English major and is required to take the course in order to earn his degree 
A)  Stacy, who is taking the course to avoid losing any of her financial aid 
B)  Ricardo, who believes the course will be easy and will help bring his grade point average up 
C)  Hanh, who is taking the class because he enjoys the subject and wants to learn more about it 
D)  Ponto, who is an English major and is required to take the course in order to earn his degree

Which phrase BEST describes diversity?

A chemistry lab taken in conjunction with a chemistry course is an example of a prerequisite.

What are the four steps of active reading, in order from first to last?

When preparing to enter a career for the first time, or to change careers, it is important to remember that

If you are using a scheduling app, you should have monthly, weekly, and daily views of your calendar.

What should you do if the instructor calls on you to answer a question, but you don't know the answer?

People without strong thinking skills are easily convinced to buy a product, accept an idea, or vote for a political candidate.

You cannot lose all or part of your financial aid simply because you dropped or failed a class.

When taking a multiple-choice test, if you are confused by a question, you should place a check mark in the margin, leave it, and come back to it later.

Many job openings are never posted.

You should raise your hand in class, even if you think the instructor or other students are likely to think your question is stupid.

Intellectual, or "hard," skills you gain in your academic field are called transferable skills.

Which study strategy would be MOST useful for kinesthetic learners?

Actively engaging in learning will help you

While you're in college, it is MOST appropriate to use credit cards

Continuing to eat even after you feel full is a sign of which condition?

Reducing your notes and text pages into manageable study units will help you prepare for an exam that will cover large amounts of material.

Most instructors recommend that you use Wikipedia as a primary source for your research papers because the information goes through a formal editing and reviewing process.

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

Which phrase BEST describes diversity?

A chemistry lab taken in conjunction with a chemistry course is an example of a prerequisite.

What are the four steps of active reading, in order from first to last?

When preparing to enter a career for the first time, or to change careers, it is important to remember that

If you are using a scheduling app, you should have monthly, weekly, and daily views of your calendar.

What should you do if the instructor calls on you to answer a question, but you don't know the answer?

People without strong thinking skills are easily convinced to buy a product, accept an idea, or vote for a political candidate.

You cannot lose all or part of your financial aid simply because you dropped or failed a class.

When taking a multiple-choice test, if you are confused by a question, you should place a check mark in the margin, leave it, and come back to it later.

Many job openings are never posted.

You should raise your hand in class, even if you think the instructor or other students are likely to think your question is stupid.

Intellectual, or "hard," skills you gain in your academic field are called transferable skills.

Which study strategy would be MOST useful for kinesthetic learners?

Actively engaging in learning will help you

While you're in college, it is MOST appropriate to use credit cards

Continuing to eat even after you feel full is a sign of which condition?

Reducing your notes and text pages into manageable study units will help you prepare for an exam that will cover large amounts of material.

Most instructors recommend that you use Wikipedia as a primary source for your research papers because the information goes through a formal editing and reviewing process.

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

Filters