Question 1

Quality sources of information for a research assignment present an argument based on a biased view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is an example of an intrinsic motivator?

Accepted Answer

A)  weekly paycheck 
B)  desire to keep a scholarship 
C)  fear of punishment 
D)  desire to achieve success 
A)  weekly paycheck 
B)  desire to keep a scholarship 
C)  fear of punishment 
D)  desire to achieve success

Question 3

Becoming a multimodal learner can help you succeed when your instructor's teaching preference differs from your preferred learning strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You must use higher-level thinking skills when answering which question?

Accepted Answer

A) Where is Fort Knox located?" 
B)  What year did World War I start? 
C)  Why are there so many different religions? 
D)  Who was the first person to walk on the moon? 
A) Where is Fort Knox located?" 
B)  What year did World War I start? 
C)  Why are there so many different religions? 
D)  Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

Question 5

Justin wants to set a SMART goal to help him improve his reading skills. Which of these goals is a SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

A) Read for at least one hour every evening for the next two months." 
B)  Spend more time reading for both school and pleasure this term. 
C)  Join a study group that focuses on improving members' reading skills. 
D)  Visit the library and ask for recommendations about interesting books. 
A) Read for at least one hour every evening for the next two months." 
B)  Spend more time reading for both school and pleasure this term. 
C)  Join a study group that focuses on improving members' reading skills. 
D)  Visit the library and ask for recommendations about interesting books.

Question 6

Internships are often available during the summer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kim, Ian, Brianna, and Erik are classmates in geology. All four students failed the midterm exam. Which student has a growth mindset?

Accepted Answer

A) Kim, who feels she got a bad grade because she must work so often" 
B)  Ian, who thinks he got a bad grade because the instructor does not like him 
C)  Brianna, who blames her bad grade on a bad cold that kept her out of class a few days 
D)  Erik, who believes he got a bad grade because he did not spend enough time studying 
A) Kim, who feels she got a bad grade because she must work so often" 
B)  Ian, who thinks he got a bad grade because the instructor does not like him 
C)  Brianna, who blames her bad grade on a bad cold that kept her out of class a few days 
D)  Erik, who believes he got a bad grade because he did not spend enough time studying

Question 8

In order to succeed in different environments, you should strive to be multimodal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Journals are important reading material in higher education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Scientists believe that we have brain plasticity, which means that the brain can be shaped through thoughts, emotions, and even actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sharing study times with your roommate will help to minimize distractions while you focus on your schoolwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Guided Pathways is a great book for students to purchase that helps explain how to be successful in school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Your own career-related goals should align with the organization for which you work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Botan attends community college and is planning to transfer to a four-year school next year. He is trying to decide which college to choose and has just finished gathering information about each of the schools he is considering. What should Botan do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  select the school that best meets his needs 
B)  determine the actions he will take to follow through on his decision 
C)  list the pros and cons of each school he is considering 
D)  identify his own interests and values 
A)  select the school that best meets his needs 
B)  determine the actions he will take to follow through on his decision 
C)  list the pros and cons of each school he is considering 
D)  identify his own interests and values

Question 15

Positive psychology focuses on people's weaknesses rather than on their strengths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Shania can read well, but she sometimes has difficulty concentrating and ends up spending much more time reading than necessary. What can Shania do to enhance her concentration and boost her reading efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  create long-term reading goals, such as reading for 90 minutes 
B)  remove distractions, such as turning off her cell phone 
C)  stay in her seat until she has read and understood the material 
D)  focus on each individual word as she reads 
A)  create long-term reading goals, such as reading for 90 minutes 
B)  remove distractions, such as turning off her cell phone 
C)  stay in her seat until she has read and understood the material 
D)  focus on each individual word as she reads

Question 17

Which of these is highly tailored to the organization and position you are applying for?

Accepted Answer

A)  cover letter 
B)  chronological résumé 
C)  job application 
D)  functional résumé 
A)  cover letter 
B)  chronological résumé 
C)  job application 
D)  functional résumé

Question 18

Malik must write a paper for his European history class, but he has been putting it off because he does not feel motivated to do the work. Which strategy would likely be MOST effective to help Malik beat his procrastination?

Accepted Answer

A) block out other sources of distraction" 
B)  reframe his expectations and realize he has time 
C)  remind himself he cannot do everything at once 
D)  just get started and write as much as he can before class 
A) block out other sources of distraction" 
B)  reframe his expectations and realize he has time 
C)  remind himself he cannot do everything at once 
D)  just get started and write as much as he can before class

Question 19

Writing notes must follow a strict format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

At which level of Bloom's taxonomy do you explain ideas or concepts in your own words and organize them into meaningful groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Remember" 
B)  Understand 
C)  Apply 
D)  Analyze 
A) Remember" 
B)  Understand 
C)  Apply 
D)  Analyze

Quality sources of information for a research assignment present an argument based on a biased view.

Which is an example of an intrinsic motivator?

Becoming a multimodal learner can help you succeed when your instructor's teaching preference differs from your preferred learning strategy.

You must use higher-level thinking skills when answering which question?

Justin wants to set a SMART goal to help him improve his reading skills. Which of these goals is a SMART goal?

Internships are often available during the summer.

Kim, Ian, Brianna, and Erik are classmates in geology. All four students failed the midterm exam. Which student has a growth mindset?

In order to succeed in different environments, you should strive to be multimodal.

Journals are important reading material in higher education.

Scientists believe that we have brain plasticity, which means that the brain can be shaped through thoughts, emotions, and even actions.

Sharing study times with your roommate will help to minimize distractions while you focus on your schoolwork.

Guided Pathways is a great book for students to purchase that helps explain how to be successful in school.

Your own career-related goals should align with the organization for which you work.

Botan attends community college and is planning to transfer to a four-year school next year. He is trying to decide which college to choose and has just finished gathering information about each of the schools he is considering. What should Botan do next?

Positive psychology focuses on people's weaknesses rather than on their strengths.

Shania can read well, but she sometimes has difficulty concentrating and ends up spending much more time reading than necessary. What can Shania do to enhance her concentration and boost her reading efficiency?

Which of these is highly tailored to the organization and position you are applying for?

Malik must write a paper for his European history class, but he has been putting it off because he does not feel motivated to do the work. Which strategy would likely be MOST effective to help Malik beat his procrastination?

Writing notes must follow a strict format.

At which level of Bloom's taxonomy do you explain ideas or concepts in your own words and organize them into meaningful groups?

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Filters

Exam 15: Strategies for Success in College

Quality sources of information for a research assignment present an argument based on a biased view.

Which is an example of an intrinsic motivator?

Becoming a multimodal learner can help you succeed when your instructor's teaching preference differs from your preferred learning strategy.

You must use higher-level thinking skills when answering which question?

Justin wants to set a SMART goal to help him improve his reading skills. Which of these goals is a SMART goal?

Internships are often available during the summer.

Kim, Ian, Brianna, and Erik are classmates in geology. All four students failed the midterm exam. Which student has a growth mindset?

In order to succeed in different environments, you should strive to be multimodal.

Journals are important reading material in higher education.

Scientists believe that we have brain plasticity, which means that the brain can be shaped through thoughts, emotions, and even actions.

Sharing study times with your roommate will help to minimize distractions while you focus on your schoolwork.

Guided Pathways is a great book for students to purchase that helps explain how to be successful in school.

Your own career-related goals should align with the organization for which you work.

Botan attends community college and is planning to transfer to a four-year school next year. He is trying to decide which college to choose and has just finished gathering information about each of the schools he is considering. What should Botan do next?

Positive psychology focuses on people's weaknesses rather than on their strengths.

Shania can read well, but she sometimes has difficulty concentrating and ends up spending much more time reading than necessary. What can Shania do to enhance her concentration and boost her reading efficiency?

Which of these is highly tailored to the organization and position you are applying for?

Malik must write a paper for his European history class, but he has been putting it off because he does not feel motivated to do the work. Which strategy would likely be MOST effective to help Malik beat his procrastination?

Writing notes must follow a strict format.

At which level of Bloom's taxonomy do you explain ideas or concepts in your own words and organize them into meaningful groups?

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Filters