Question 1

If a lecture follows the comparison/contrast pattern, which lecture signals should you listen for?

Accepted Answer

If a lecture follows the comparison/cont

Question 2

Explain the Cornell notetaking system.

Accepted Answer

The Cornell note-taking system is a meth

Question 3

________ tend to favor structured notetaking systems (those making use of formal and informal outlines).

Accepted Answer

A)  Logical thinkers 
B)  Tactile/kinesthetic learners 
C)  Global thinkers 
D)  Auditory learners 
A)  Logical thinkers 
B)  Tactile/kinesthetic learners 
C)  Global thinkers 
D)  Auditory learners

Question 4

When your internal critic threatens to disrupt your classroom concentration, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  silence the critic by thinking of something funny. 
B)  get back on track by listening to the voice of your internal adult. 
C)  leave class early and make an appointment with a counselor. 
D)  check your text messages to escape your critic's negative influence. 
A)  silence the critic by thinking of something funny. 
B)  get back on track by listening to the voice of your internal adult. 
C)  leave class early and make an appointment with a counselor. 
D)  check your text messages to escape your critic's negative influence.

Question 5

What is the difference between an academic advisor and a mentor?

Accepted Answer

An academic advisor and a mentor both pl

Question 6

There is no one method of notetaking that is superior to all others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What lecture signal patterns does the textbook identify?

Accepted Answer

As an AI, I don't have access to a speci

Question 8

If you want to be a good notetaker, try to record everything your instructor says.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A mentor might best be described as a person who

Accepted Answer

A)  tutors students who are on academic probation. 
B)  helps incoming freshmen adjust to campus life. 
C)  advises students about college, careers, jobs, relationships, and other matters. 
D)  disciplines students who have violated their college's code of conduct. 
A)  tutors students who are on academic probation. 
B)  helps incoming freshmen adjust to campus life. 
C)  advises students about college, careers, jobs, relationships, and other matters. 
D)  disciplines students who have violated their college's code of conduct.

Question 10

Which one of the following wouldnot be considered an effective note-taking tip?

Accepted Answer

A)  Get as much information as possible onto a single page. 
B)  Use abbreviations, symbols, and other forms of shorthand in your notes. 
C)  Highlight important information with a colored pen or marker. 
D)  Use a single notebook for each subject. 
A)  Get as much information as possible onto a single page. 
B)  Use abbreviations, symbols, and other forms of shorthand in your notes. 
C)  Highlight important information with a colored pen or marker. 
D)  Use a single notebook for each subject.

Question 11

If your instructor uses his or her voice or body language to emphasize an idea, concept, or fact in class, you should definitely include this information in your notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If your instructor voices an opinion or idea you strongly disagree with, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  say nothing but let your facial expressions communicate your disagreement. 
B)  listen carefully to his or her views, just to understand them better. 
C)  spend class time silently rehearsing your reply. 
D)  tune him or her out and think of something pleasant. 
A)  say nothing but let your facial expressions communicate your disagreement. 
B)  listen carefully to his or her views, just to understand them better. 
C)  spend class time silently rehearsing your reply. 
D)  tune him or her out and think of something pleasant.

Question 13

Study notes are essentially the same as lecture notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Where you sit in a classroom can affect your ability to see, listen, and concentrate effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ can negatively influence your concentration in class.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hunger 
B)  Room temperature 
C)  Fatigue 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Hunger 
B)  Room temperature 
C)  Fatigue 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 16

If your instructor spends the majority of class time reading aloud from the textbook, what can you do to add to your understanding of the class material?

Accepted Answer

If your instructor spends the majority o

Question 17

If you are listening to a class discussion (as opposed to a lecture) about a topic, you really don't have to take notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Idea mapping is a notetaking technique that involves the creation of pictures of important ideas or concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If a lecture follows the comparison/contrast pattern, which lecture signals should you listen for?

Explain the Cornell notetaking system.

________ tend to favor structured notetaking systems (those making use of formal and informal outlines).

When your internal critic threatens to disrupt your classroom concentration, you should

What is the difference between an academic advisor and a mentor?

There is no one method of notetaking that is superior to all others.

What lecture signal patterns does the textbook identify?

If you want to be a good notetaker, try to record everything your instructor says.

A mentor might best be described as a person who

Which one of the following wouldnot be considered an effective note-taking tip?

If your instructor uses his or her voice or body language to emphasize an idea, concept, or fact in class, you should definitely include this information in your notes.

If your instructor voices an opinion or idea you strongly disagree with, you should

Study notes are essentially the same as lecture notes.

Where you sit in a classroom can affect your ability to see, listen, and concentrate effectively.

________ can negatively influence your concentration in class.

If your instructor spends the majority of class time reading aloud from the textbook, what can you do to add to your understanding of the class material?

If you are listening to a class discussion (as opposed to a lecture) about a topic, you really don't have to take notes.

Idea mapping is a notetaking technique that involves the creation of pictures of important ideas or concepts.

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If a lecture follows the comparison/contrast pattern, which lecture signals should you listen for?

Explain the Cornell notetaking system.

________ tend to favor structured notetaking systems (those making use of formal and informal outlines).

When your internal critic threatens to disrupt your classroom concentration, you should

What is the difference between an academic advisor and a mentor?

There is no one method of notetaking that is superior to all others.

What lecture signal patterns does the textbook identify?

If you want to be a good notetaker, try to record everything your instructor says.

A mentor might best be described as a person who

Which one of the following wouldnot be considered an effective note-taking tip?

If your instructor uses his or her voice or body language to emphasize an idea, concept, or fact in class, you should definitely include this information in your notes.

If your instructor voices an opinion or idea you strongly disagree with, you should

Study notes are essentially the same as lecture notes.

Where you sit in a classroom can affect your ability to see, listen, and concentrate effectively.

________ can negatively influence your concentration in class.

If your instructor spends the majority of class time reading aloud from the textbook, what can you do to add to your understanding of the class material?

If you are listening to a class discussion (as opposed to a lecture) about a topic, you really don't have to take notes.

Idea mapping is a notetaking technique that involves the creation of pictures of important ideas or concepts.

First Steps to Choosing Success

Interacting With Your College Community

Deciding to Know Yourself

Choosing Goals for College and Life

Decisions for Managing Time

Choosing to Read Actively

Decisions About Study and Test Taking

Making Choices About Todays Technology

Making Financial Decisions

Choosing Health and Wellness

Exploring Career Options and Opportunities

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