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

Question 1

If you have always been able to figure out how to fix things around the house, it means that you have _____ skills.

A) mechanical
B) organizational
C) persistence
D) intrapersonal

Answer 1

A

Question 2

An associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree program

A) has more transferable courses than an associate in arts (A.A.) degree.
B) carries about 120 semester-hour credits.
C) does not allow students to transfer to a four-year program.
D) focuses on training students for a specific profession or career.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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?

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

Question 5

If you are resilient, you

A) look for opportunities for self-discovery.
B) view a crisis as a problem that cannot be overcome.
C) wait for problems to disappear on their own.
D) are critical of your ability to solve problems.

Question 6

Which is an effective strategy for organizing your time?

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 7

Which is the BEST strategy for managing your energy?

A) establishing and following a routine
B) using your down time for studying instead of relaxing activities
C) scheduling tasks for every moment of the day
D) prioritizing social commitments over your academic work

Question 8

In high school, Dagny never had to worry about money because she had a healthy allowance and her parents paid for all of her major expenses. Now that she is in college, her parents have told her that they will no longer be paying her way. She was able to procure financial aid to cover the cost of tuition, and she got a part-time job. In order to have enough to pay her monthly bills and cover her other expenses, she will have to create a budget. When creating her budget, Dagny should

A) save money by eating out and getting fast food.
B) prioritize her wants over her needs.
C) figure out how much money she has coming in each month.
D) underestimate variable expenses.

Question 9

Which study strategy would be MOST useful for kinesthetic learners?

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 10

Which Myers-Briggs type perceives the world and takes in information directly through the five senses?

A) feeling
B) sensing
C) judging
D) intuitive

Question 11

A logical/mathematical learner is good at

A) memorizing information.
B) reading maps and charts.
C) problem solving.
D) understanding people.

Question 12

When you are actively engaged in learning, you learn to

A) become engaged with classmates and work with others.
B) function best with the full assistance of your instructor.
C) grow intolerant and insensitive to cultural differences.
D) write and speak quickly and without attention to grammar.

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?

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 strategy will help you take notes more effectively?

A) focusing your note-taking on supporting details
B) writing down everything the instructor says verbatim
C) using the paragraph format to take notes during lectures
D) downloading outlines, diagrams, and charts from the CMS/LMS site before class

Question 15

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

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 16

When you come upon a new word while reading, you should

A) use context to figure out its meaning.
B) leave it out of your notes to avoid confusion later.
C) avoid using it as you are unfamiliar with it.
D) make your best guess at what it means and keep reading.

Question 17

Memorizing the name ROY

A) an acrostic.
B) a rhyme or song.
C) an acronym.
D) visualization.

Question 18

Which strategy will help you remember detailed information?

A) connecting the information to something in your own life
B) being careful not to overlearn the material
C) studying the night before an important exam
D) memorizing only the basic concepts and information

Question 19

One way that colleges help students succeed is by offering learning centers that provide free tutoring to students in nearly all subjects.

Question 20

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

Question 21

If you ever have a problem with an instructor, your first step should be to approach a person in a higher position in the department or college.

Question 22

People with a growth mindset believe that their abilities can be improved.

Question 23

Ignoring your emotions will help you gather correct information about the world around you and allow you to respond in appropriate ways.

Question 24

Emotional intelligence skills can be enhanced in a college success course.

Question 25

A good way to keep your priorities on track is setting and maintaining a schedule.

Question 26

Recognizing your daily pattern and establishing a routine around it will help you better manage your energy.

Question 27

If you are awarded a scholarship to attend college, you must repay that amount after graduation.

Question 28

Feeling types learn best when they focus on the logic of the presented information and determine if the facts really support the conclusions.

Question 29

Instructors that learn best in a kinesthetic mode tend to teach primarily through lectures, with few hands-on student activities.

Question 30

If you have a documented learning disability, your school may be required to provide reasonable accommodations such as a computer during some exams or extra time for assignments and tests.

Question 31

You will be more likely to remember what you hear and read in class if you try to link it to something you have already learned or experienced.

Question 32

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

Question 33

You should use symbols such as asterisks, exclamation points, and questions marks to highlight important points in your notes or questions you need to come back to when you review.

Question 34

Science textbooks provide facts, examples, opinions, and original material such as stories or essays.

Question 35

If you fall behind on your reading, you should focus on the current reading assignment and try to figure out the information you missed based on context.

Question 36

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

Question 37

Some people have photographic memories and do not need to use special strategies to remember information.

Question 38

Identify at least three people you have met at this school and explain how your relationship with each has impacted your transition to college.

Question 39

Now that you are halfway through the term, have your motivation, attitude, and mindset about college changed at all? If so, describe why and how. If not, explain why not.

Question 40

Earlier in the term, you took the VARK Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and Multiple Intelligences Inventory. Explain how the results of these evaluations affected your approach to studying and how your modifications have impacted your grades thus far. Include examples in your response.

Question 41

Describe at least three methods of note taking that you have used so far this term, and explain when and how you have used each. Be specific and include examples in your response.

Question 42

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.

Question 43

What does the R in SMART goal stand for?

A) reliable
B) relevant
C) rational
D) rigid

Question 44

A one-credit course generally meets once a week for about _____ minutes.

A) 30
B) 60
C) 90
D) 120

Question 45

If you are attending a two-year school and plan to transfer to a four-year school, you should

A) transfer without any help from an adviser.
B) complete courses that may not transfer.
C) select only easy courses while you are at a two-year school.
D) choose your major early.

Question 46

One way that college is different from high school is that in college you

A) are part of a less diverse student body.
B) have fewer potential friends.
C) take tests less frequently.
D) are discouraged from expressing opposing viewpoints.

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

Which strategy would BEST help you develop a more positive attitude?

A) thinking about what you can learn from difficult situations you overcame
B) spending more time with pessimistic people and asking why they are pessimistic
C) trying not to think about your attitude and instead focusing on your studies
D) focusing on past experiences when you made inappropriate choices

Question 49

Students who are resilient

A) often have difficulty keeping things in perspective.
B) have greater difficulty succeeding in their endeavors.
C) tend to have a fixed mindset.
D) bounce back quickly from difficult situations.

Question 50

Which statement about emotional intelligence is accurate?

A) Emotional intelligence is the ability to apply rational logic to a situation.
B) Emotional intelligence is related to how resilient you are.
C) Emotional intelligence is unrelated to motivation and achieving goals.
D) Emotional intelligence involves ignoring emotions when making decisions.

Question 51

If you need assistance developing your emotional intelligence, it would be MOST helpful to

A) ignore it as it will develop on its own.
B) accept that not everyone can develop emotional intelligence.
C) take emotional intelligence quizzes online.
D) visit a wellness or counseling center on campus.

Question 52

Nasha is setting up a written planner for the term. She has already added important dates and deadlines from the school's academic calendar, written in the days and times of all of her classes, and added the dates of all of her midterm and final exams. What else should Nasha do as she prepares her planner?

A) reserve study time for each class and each assignment
B) schedule an equal amount of time for all of her assignments
C) limit her color scheme to black and white to keep it from becoming distracting
D) schedule only academic and work commitments

Question 53

Which strategy is BEST for helping students avoid procrastination?

A) doing something fun first, and then working on the task at hand
B) tackling a big job all at once rather than in smaller chunks
C) keeping cell phones, tablets, and other mobile devices handy while studying
D) reminding themselves of the possible consequences of not getting the work done

Question 54

If you are overextended, it means that you

A) are taking sufficient time to rest and regain your energy.
B) tend to put your tasks, goals, and values in order of importance.
C) have too much to do given your available resources.
D) should add more extracurricular activities to your schedule.

Question 55

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

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 56

Which is the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

A) love and belonging
B) self-actualization
C) self-esteem
D) physiological needs

Question 57

Which study strategy would be effective for an intuition type to utilize?

A) using diagrams and outlines
B) creating mind maps
C) studying with strong and motivated students
D) considering the big picture

Question 58

An interpersonal learner is good at

A) understanding people.
B) memorizing information.
C) working alone.
D) remembering melodies.

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

Actively engaging in learning will help you

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 61

What should you do if the instructor calls on you to answer a question, but you don't know 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 62

When using the Cornell format to take notes, you should

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 63

Marcellus always takes good notes during class, but he often has difficulty remembering the material when he sits down to study on the weekend. A friend recently pointed out that if he reviewed his notes after class instead of waiting until the weekend, the information would still be fresh in his mind and he would understand the material better. Which strategy would be MOST helpful to Marcellus as he studies his notes after class?

A) looking ahead in the book and syllabus to see what will be discussed next
B) repeating the extraneous details about an anecdote the instructor told during lecture
C) skipping over the places where he missed writing down information
D) writing down the main ideas based on certain key words and phrases

Question 64

If you take notes on a laptop or tablet, you should

A) keep the files for all of your classes in the same folder.
B) refrain from using features such as highlighting, underlining, and bolding.
C) wait until after class to download any supplementary materials from the course's learning management system (LMS).
D) include the date and topic of the class in the file name of each document.

Question 65

When marking a textbook, it is MOST helpful to

A) ask yourself what the most important ideas are before making any marks.
B) mark every sentence that seems like it might be important.
C) take notes before you mark any information in the chapter.
D) mark pertinent information as you read the chapter for the first time.

Question 66

Tina is an English major with a history minor, but her school requires that she take some math courses to meet the general education requirement. She decided to enroll in calculus, but soon found that the reading strategies she used in her humanities and social science courses weren't quite as effective when reading her calculus textbook. If Tina wants to better understand the main ideas and concepts in her calculus textbook, she should

A) only do the homework and problems that have been assigned to her.
B) work through sample problems on her own before looking at the answer.
C) memorize formulas and equations without really understanding them.
D) disregard any definitions and broader concepts.

Question 67

When reading textbooks in the social sciences, it is important to remember that

A) these texts do not use information from other primary sources.
B) social scientists typically agree on issues.
C) these texts describe research and theory building.
D) you will often be asked to identify central themes and characters in these texts.

Question 68

Which strategy will help you verify that you understand what you are reading?

A) take frequent breaks from reading every 15 minutes
B) keep reading the material, even if words are not clear
C) keep main points separate to avoid confusion
D) recite the material aloud to yourself or your study partner

Question 69

To learn new material, it is MOST important that you

A) participate in a study group.
B) concentrate on what you hear and read.
C) use the Cornell method when taking notes.
D) develop your emotional intelligence.

Question 70

You would use your semantic memory to recall

A) a phone number someone just gave you.
B) a special vacation you took with your family.
C) an important date, such as an anniversary.
D) how to repair a flat tire.

Question 71

To create a mind map, you should first

A) place the main idea in the center of the page.
B) create a list of key terms in a recall column.
C) list the major categories of the concept you are studying.
D) create clusters of related information in various locations on the page.

Question 72

The phrase "Never Eat Sour Watermelons," which is used to remember the directions on the compass (North, East, South, and West), is an example of

A) an acronym.
B) visualization.
C) a rhyme.
D) an acrostic.

Question 73

When trying to remember detailed information, it is helpful to

A) focus on memorizing words rather than understanding big concepts.
B) be confident that you can improve your memory.
C) allow your mind to wander to increase your creativity.
D) take a few days off from studying to give your mind a rest.

Question 74

When preparing for a test, you should

A) learn all the material within the week before the exam.
B) ask your instructor about the types of questions that will be asked.
C) develop an exam plan that is strict and unforgiving to distractions.
D) use the day before the exam to catch up on reading.

Question 75

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

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 76

If an essay question asks you to justify something, you should

A) argue in support of a decision or conclusion using evidence or reasoning.
B) relate a series of events in the order they occurred, as you do when telling a story.
C) discuss both the strengths and weaknesses of an idea or position.
D) identify the important questions related to an issue and try to answer the questions.

Question 77

If you begin to feel anxiety while taking a test, you should NOT

A) stretch your muscles.
B) take a long, deep breath and slowly exhale.
C) give yourself an encouraging mental message.
D) lean forward with your shoulders hunched.

Question 78

Media literacy is the ability to

A) describe what has gone on and is going on around you in society.
B) think deeply about what you see and read through the content and context of television, film, advertising, radio, magazines, books, and the internet.
C) use electronic tools for conducting searches and for communicating and presenting to others what you have found and analyzed.
D) locate sources of information in the library and determine which are the most relevant and reliable.

Question 79

When you are assigned a research paper, your first job is to

A) synthesize the information obtained through your research.
B) use prewriting to discover what you want to say.
C) identify the most relevant, reliable sources.
D) get an overview of your topic.

Question 80

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

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.