Deck 1: Becoming a Successful Student

Question 1

Match each term with the correct definition.

The constant practice of considering all aspects of a situation in deciding what to believe or what to do

A)Learning style
B)Reflection
C)Professional behaviors
D)Processing
E)Empathy
F)Perceiving
G)Critical thinking

Answer 1

Critical thinking

Question 2

Medical assistants play a vital role in the healthcare team and are expected to display such __________ as dependability, respectful patient care, empathy, initiative, positive attitude, and teamwork.

Answer 2

professional behaviors
Professional behaviors are actions that identify the medical assistant as a member of the healthcare profession.

Question 3

Match each term with the correct definition.

The way an individual looks at information and sees it as real

A)Learning style
B)Reflection
C)Professional behaviors
D)Processing
E)Empathy
F)Perceiving
G)Critical thinking

Answer 3

Perceiving

Question 4

__________ allows you to express your thoughts and feelings honestly and enables you to stand up for yourself in a reasonable and rational manner without an emotional scene.

Question 5

Identify and explain four study skills that can help you become a successful student.

Question 6

Match each term with the correct definition.

Those actions that identify the medical assistant as a member of a healthcare profession, including dependability, respectful patient care, initiative, positive attitude, and teamwork

A)Learning style
B)Reflection
C)Professional behaviors
D)Processing
E)Empathy
F)Perceiving
G)Critical thinking

Question 7

__________ can evaluate conflicting information and make a decision to act based on their knowledge and willingness to be open minded about all possibilities.

Question 8

Match each term with the correct definition.

The process of considering new information and internalizing it to create new ways of examining information

A)Learning style
B)Reflection
C)Professional behaviors
D)Processing
E)Empathy
F)Perceiving
G)Critical thinking

Question 9

Once you have decided on a solution to the problem, it is essential to __________ the outcomes of your solution and decide whether it solved the problem or whether another approach should be tried.

Question 10

Creating a(n) __________ can be an effective way to represent the main idea of the topic and its important details with a figure or picture.

Question 11

The first step to reaching a solution to a problem or conflict is to identify the __________.

Question 12

Methods for determining possible solutions to a conflict are to brainstorm or to make a(n) __________ list.

Question 13

Summarize three time-management strategies that can help you put time on your side.

Question 14

Problem solving and __________ management techniques are keys to your success.

Question 15

Match each term with the correct definition.

Sensitivity to the individual needs and reactions of patients

A)Learning style
B)Reflection
C)Professional behaviors
D)Processing
E)Empathy
F)Perceiving
G)Critical thinking

Question 16

Learning __________ are the ways that you like to learn and that have proven successful in the past.

Question 17

Describe three strategies that can help you become successful at taking tests.

Question 18

Learning styles are determined by your individual method of __________, or examining, new material and the way you process it or make it your own.

Question 19

Match each term with the correct definition.

The way individuals internalize new information and make it their own

A)Learning style
B)Reflection
C)Professional behaviors
D)Processing
E)Empathy
F)Perceiving
G)Critical thinking

Question 20

Match each term with the correct definition.

The way an individual perceives and processes information to learn new material

A)Learning style
B)Reflection
C)Professional behaviors
D)Processing
E)Empathy
F)Perceiving
G)Critical thinking

Question 21

Summarize the characteristics of aggressive communication.

Question 22

You are facing a situation in which you must act assertively to solve a problem.Summarize below the steps you should use in delivering an assertive message.

Question 23

Summarize the characteristics of nonassertive communication.