Question 1

Academic resilience is a term that refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to persevere despite negative academic experiences. 
B)  The ability to bounce back even if you have been in an embarrassing or humiliating situation in the classroom. 
C)  The ability to overcome roadblocks and academic difficulties to meet with success. 
D)  All of these statements describe academic resilience.

Question 2

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what need must be met first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esteem 
B)  Belonging 
C)  Safety 
D)  Physiological needs

Question 3

Thoughts are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Changeable 
B)  Set in stone 
C)  Automatic 
D)  All of these statements are true

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT serve as a type of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive feeling associated with getting a reward 
B)  Good grades 
C)  Smile or praise 
D)  Additional homework

Question 5

Deci and Ryan are associated with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchy of needs 
B)  Self-determination theory 
C)  Cognitive theory 
D)  Social theory

Question 6

The cognitive concept of self-efficacy really means:

Accepted Answer

A)  Your beliefs matter more than those of your family or friends. 
B)  Your belief in your ability to succeed at a task.* 
C)  Your belief about whether you are a good person. 
D)  You are hopeful that good things will happen in the future.

Question 7

Addiction to alcohol typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  Happens gradually 
B)  Happens in a short period of time 
C)  During middle adulthood 
D)  During late adulthood

Question 8

According to a national survey (Johnston et al., 2007), which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most students drink alcohol on a daily basis during college. 
B)  The majority of students did not report getting drunk within a 30 day period. 
C)  The majority of students did report getting drunk within a 30 day period. 
D)  The majority of students reported experimenting with marijuana during college.

Question 9

Which of the following is associated with interacting with others who are different from you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased critical thinking skills 
B)  Less likely to endorse stereotypes 
C)  Others being less likely to judge you 
D)  All of these are accurate

Question 10

Which theorist would most likely agree with this statement: "Your interpretation of the event matters most"

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Social 
D)  Humanistic

Question 11

All of the following are benefits of a faculty mentor relationship EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective academic guidance 
B)  Will be more likely to give you a higher grade 
C)  Powerful letters of recommendation 
D)  Possible connections to exciting learning experiences or opportunities

Question 12

______ motivation is powerful and long-lasting.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic 
B)  Extrinsic 
C)  Both intrinsic and extrinsic are equally powerful and long lasting 
D)  Neither intrinsic or extrinsic motivation are powerful or last long

Question 13

Challenging thoughts is a powerful stress management tool because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Much of our stress is often caused by our interpretations of the events in our life and changing these interpretations can reduce stress. 
B)  Working with a therapist is the most effective way to combat stress. 
C)  Thoughts are the only real source of stress. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 14

Based on research in this area, what would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Get involved in clubs early 
B)  Participate in or watch sporting events 
C)  Get involved in several different campus activities 
D)  All of these are recommended

Question 15

Deci and Ryan's need for relatedness is most connected to which of Maslow's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-actualization 
B)  Physiological needs 
C)  Belonging 
D)  Esteem

Question 16

Stress is unavoidable in our lives, however, there are many effective tools to help deal with stress including:

Accepted Answer

A)  Joining a fraternity or sorority so that you can attend campus parties and perhaps have a drink or two to relax. 
B)  Eating right, exercising and getting a good night's sleep. 
C)  Making sure all your work is done before you go to sleep, even if it means pulling an "all-nighter". 
D)  Eating at fast food restaurants to save time in meal preparation.

Question 17

According to research conducted by Hefner and Eisenberg (2009), students with a low quality support system are ____ times more likely to be depressed.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  10

Question 18

________ is a cognitive psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  Piaget 
B)  Beck 
C)  Skinner 
D)  Freud

Question 19

When should students get involved with clubs, sports, or organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sooner, the better 
B)  The second semester 
C)  During the second year 
D)  It doesn't really matter

Question 20

Cognitive theorists believe that our thoughts impact our mood and aim to impact our thinking processes by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Helping people to look at situations and their life experiences from a more productive and positive mindset. 
B)  Helping people realize that it is virtually impossible to change the way you see a situation. 
C)  Encouraging the person to change their situation so they will have more positive experiences. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Exam 5: Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging