Question 1

When making a decision, what is the next step after identifying your options?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluate your options." 
B)  Gather information about each option. 
C)  Select the best option. 
D)  Develop and implement an action plan. 
A) Evaluate your options." 
B)  Gather information about each option. 
C)  Select the best option. 
D)  Develop and implement an action plan.

Question 2

When using the mapping method to take notes, branches represent the main topics and key ideas, and nodes represent supporting details.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Identify and describe the four key concepts of positive psychology. Include a real-world example when describing each concept.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 4

When planning your study time, you should keep your phone nearby and turned on in case you get an important phone call, text, or e-mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When creating an outline, you should use Arabic numerals to indicate the main ideas on the first level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Life after college becomes all about work because you must get a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research shows that if you switch between different topics when studying, you may learn more effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When taking notes during a lecture in a history class, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) recognize when you are confused and write down your questions." 
B)  memorize the information verbatim. 
C)  write down everything the instructor says. 
D)  write out full words instead of abbreviating. 
A) recognize when you are confused and write down your questions." 
B)  memorize the information verbatim. 
C)  write down everything the instructor says. 
D)  write out full words instead of abbreviating.

Question 9

Potential employers will NOT try to review your social media posts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Actively participating in class can help you clarify confusing concepts and stay focused on the material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One way to strengthen your sense of self-efficacy is to:

Accepted Answer

A) allow stress to stay inside you." 
B)  politely reject offers of support and encouragement. 
C)  observe others who are successful. 
D)  limit your course load to classes in your major. 
A) allow stress to stay inside you." 
B)  politely reject offers of support and encouragement. 
C)  observe others who are successful. 
D)  limit your course load to classes in your major.

Question 12

What are the three processes involved in memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensing, interpreting, and responding 
B)  knowing, storing, and understanding 
C)  seeing, feeling, and remembering 
D)  encoding, storing, and retrieving 
A)  sensing, interpreting, and responding 
B)  knowing, storing, and understanding 
C)  seeing, feeling, and remembering 
D)  encoding, storing, and retrieving

Question 13

If you are in a two-year program, it is a good idea to consider whether you are going to transfer to a four-year program before you graduate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Environmental conservation is important to Rachael, and she also enjoys working alone and spending time outdoors. Which career would she likely enjoy MOST?

Accepted Answer

A)  park ranger at a national or state park 
B)  production manager for a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products 
C)  lobbyist for an organization dedicated to protecting the environment 
D)  sales manager for a corporation that sells outdoor equipment 
A)  park ranger at a national or state park 
B)  production manager for a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products 
C)  lobbyist for an organization dedicated to protecting the environment 
D)  sales manager for a corporation that sells outdoor equipment

Question 15

Discuss why it is important to stay connected to your support team.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 16

When you deduce, you:

Accepted Answer

A)  judge the authenticity of an argument. 
B)  determine the order of importance of tasks. 
C)  identify similarities and differences between two or more concepts. 
D)  arrive at a conclusion using reason and logic. 
A)  judge the authenticity of an argument. 
B)  determine the order of importance of tasks. 
C)  identify similarities and differences between two or more concepts. 
D)  arrive at a conclusion using reason and logic.

Question 17

You can build relationships with and learn from people from diverse backgrounds by:

Accepted Answer

A)  discriminating. 
B)  stereotyping. 
C)  equating gender with sexual orientation. 
D)  practicing tolerance. 
A)  discriminating. 
B)  stereotyping. 
C)  equating gender with sexual orientation. 
D)  practicing tolerance.

Question 18

Discuss the significance of active reading as it relates to other study skills.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 19

Which study strategy is considered a metacognitive activity?

Accepted Answer

A) self-testing" 
B)  multimodal studying 
C)  distributed studying 
D)  self-explanation 
A) self-testing" 
B)  multimodal studying 
C)  distributed studying 
D)  self-explanation

Question 20

A negative attitude makes you more resilient in the face of difficulties and helps you learn from your mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When making a decision, what is the next step after identifying your options?

When using the mapping method to take notes, branches represent the main topics and key ideas, and nodes represent supporting details.

Identify and describe the four key concepts of positive psychology. Include a real-world example when describing each concept.

When planning your study time, you should keep your phone nearby and turned on in case you get an important phone call, text, or e-mail.

When creating an outline, you should use Arabic numerals to indicate the main ideas on the first level.

Life after college becomes all about work because you must get a job.

Research shows that if you switch between different topics when studying, you may learn more effectively.

When taking notes during a lecture in a history class, you should:

Potential employers will NOT try to review your social media posts.

Actively participating in class can help you clarify confusing concepts and stay focused on the material.

One way to strengthen your sense of self-efficacy is to:

What are the three processes involved in memory?

If you are in a two-year program, it is a good idea to consider whether you are going to transfer to a four-year program before you graduate.

Environmental conservation is important to Rachael, and she also enjoys working alone and spending time outdoors. Which career would she likely enjoy MOST?

Discuss why it is important to stay connected to your support team.

When you deduce, you:

You can build relationships with and learn from people from diverse backgrounds by:

Discuss the significance of active reading as it relates to other study skills.

Which study strategy is considered a metacognitive activity?

A negative attitude makes you more resilient in the face of difficulties and helps you learn from your mistakes.

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

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Exam 15: Strategies for Success in College

When making a decision, what is the next step after identifying your options?

When using the mapping method to take notes, branches represent the main topics and key ideas, and nodes represent supporting details.

Identify and describe the four key concepts of positive psychology. Include a real-world example when describing each concept.

When planning your study time, you should keep your phone nearby and turned on in case you get an important phone call, text, or e-mail.

When creating an outline, you should use Arabic numerals to indicate the main ideas on the first level.

Life after college becomes all about work because you must get a job.

Research shows that if you switch between different topics when studying, you may learn more effectively.

When taking notes during a lecture in a history class, you should:

Potential employers will NOT try to review your social media posts.

Actively participating in class can help you clarify confusing concepts and stay focused on the material.

One way to strengthen your sense of self-efficacy is to:

What are the three processes involved in memory?

If you are in a two-year program, it is a good idea to consider whether you are going to transfer to a four-year program before you graduate.

Environmental conservation is important to Rachael, and she also enjoys working alone and spending time outdoors. Which career would she likely enjoy MOST?

Discuss why it is important to stay connected to your support team.

When you deduce, you:

You can build relationships with and learn from people from diverse backgrounds by:

Discuss the significance of active reading as it relates to other study skills.

Which study strategy is considered a metacognitive activity?

A negative attitude makes you more resilient in the face of difficulties and helps you learn from your mistakes.

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