Question 1

Self-efficacy is a belief that you will never succeed, no matter how hard you try.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Note-taking skills and attention to detail are vital in the workpace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You have just started your economics exam when suddenly you start sweating and feeling slightly nauseous, you develop a headache, and your mind goes blank. Explain what is likely happening and describe at least three strategies that can help you overcome these feelings so that you can focus on your test.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 4

As you go through college, you should continue to set new goals and work toward achieving them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In elaborative rehearsal, you associate the meaning of new information with other information already stored in your memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When you approach a topic by breaking it down into meaningful parts and learning how those parts relate to one another, you demonstrate which level of Bloom's taxonomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remember 
B)  Analyze 
C)  Evaluate 
D)  Create 
A)  Remember 
B)  Analyze 
C)  Evaluate 
D)  Create

Question 7

When delivering a presentation, it's important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  project your voice so that the audience can hear you. 
B)  wear a very casual, comfortable outfit. 
C)  avoid making direct eye contact with audience members. 
D)  read directly from a written essay. 
A)  project your voice so that the audience can hear you. 
B)  wear a very casual, comfortable outfit. 
C)  avoid making direct eye contact with audience members. 
D)  read directly from a written essay.

Question 8

Reflecting on your past successes and failures can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What should you do when answering a multiple-choice question on a test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Read the answer choices before trying to answer the question in your head. 
B)  Look for mismatches in how the question and the answer options are worded. 
C)  Mark your response as soon as you see an answer that looks like it may be correct. 
D)  Assume that an answer using conditional language is incorrect. 
A)  Read the answer choices before trying to answer the question in your head. 
B)  Look for mismatches in how the question and the answer options are worded. 
C)  Mark your response as soon as you see an answer that looks like it may be correct. 
D)  Assume that an answer using conditional language is incorrect.

Question 10

Online classes do not offer opportunities for students to connect with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Connecting an uninteresting assignment to a long-term goal can help make it feel more relevant to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There is only one "right" way to create a clean, organized study space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cai plans to major in English. She needs to take a math course to meet her general education requirements, so she signed up for Introduction to Calculus. She was able to keep up at first, but now she is having difficulty understanding the material and is concerned that if she does not figure things out soon, she might fail her midterm exam. Who would be the BEST person for Cai to turn to for help?

Accepted Answer

A) Stella, her roommate, who will be taking Introduction to Calculus next term" 
B)  Professor Jenkins, who teaches biology and holds office hours three days a week 
C)  Michael, a math tutor who works at the tutoring center on campus 
D)  Taisha, a counselor who works at the career center on campus 
A) Stella, her roommate, who will be taking Introduction to Calculus next term" 
B)  Professor Jenkins, who teaches biology and holds office hours three days a week 
C)  Michael, a math tutor who works at the tutoring center on campus 
D)  Taisha, a counselor who works at the career center on campus

Question 14

Martin has been late for his 8:00 a. m. anthropology class three times this month, and his instructor has informed him that if he continues to be late, it will affect his grade. Which is an example of a SMART goal that can help Martin get to his anthropology class on time?

Accepted Answer

A)  try to get up earlier on the days he has an anthropology class 
B)  set an alarm every night for 6:30 a.m. for the rest of the term, and get out of bed when it goes off 
C)  ask his roommate to wake him up in the morning if he notices that he has not gotten out of bed yetd. 
D)  work harder to make sure that he is awake and ready for school every weekday for a month 
A)  try to get up earlier on the days he has an anthropology class 
B)  set an alarm every night for 6:30 a.m. for the rest of the term, and get out of bed when it goes off 
C)  ask his roommate to wake him up in the morning if he notices that he has not gotten out of bed yetd. 
D)  work harder to make sure that he is awake and ready for school every weekday for a month

Question 15

When refining your professional goals, which of these helps you rise through the ranks of your company or organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  career change 
B)  career focus 
C)  career plan 
D)  career path 
A)  career change 
B)  career focus 
C)  career plan 
D)  career path

Question 16

Which type of mnemonic would you be using if you remembered the names of the noble gases by linking them to characters in your favorite fantasy role-playing game?

Accepted Answer

A)  acronym 
B)  acrostic 
C)  method of loci 
D)  association 
A)  acronym 
B)  acrostic 
C)  method of loci 
D)  association

Question 17

You have a test coming up in your physics class, which will require you to remember and use formulas to solve problems. Describe three methods and/or tools you would use to help you study, and explain your reasons for using each.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 18

It is important to quickly write down formulas, diagrams, and equations when you are in a math lecture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which strategy will BEST help you prepare to read?

Accepted Answer

A)  reading the last sentence in each paragraph 
B)  annotating the assigned material 
C)  reading the table of contents 
D)  highlighting the main ideas 
A)  reading the last sentence in each paragraph 
B)  annotating the assigned material 
C)  reading the table of contents 
D)  highlighting the main ideas

Question 20

When following the four steps to effective note taking, what should you do immediately after preparing to take notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review your notes. 
B)  Record the information. 
C)  Actively listen, watch, read, and participate. 
D)  Label your notes. 
A)  Review your notes. 
B)  Record the information. 
C)  Actively listen, watch, read, and participate. 
D)  Label your notes.

Self-efficacy is a belief that you will never succeed, no matter how hard you try.

Note-taking skills and attention to detail are vital in the workpace.

As you go through college, you should continue to set new goals and work toward achieving them.

In elaborative rehearsal, you associate the meaning of new information with other information already stored in your memory.

When you approach a topic by breaking it down into meaningful parts and learning how those parts relate to one another, you demonstrate which level of Bloom's taxonomy?

When delivering a presentation, it's important to:

Reflecting on your past successes and failures can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.

What should you do when answering a multiple-choice question on a test?

Online classes do not offer opportunities for students to connect with one another.

Connecting an uninteresting assignment to a long-term goal can help make it feel more relevant to you.

There is only one "right" way to create a clean, organized study space.

Martin has been late for his 8:00 a. m. anthropology class three times this month, and his instructor has informed him that if he continues to be late, it will affect his grade. Which is an example of a SMART goal that can help Martin get to his anthropology class on time?

When refining your professional goals, which of these helps you rise through the ranks of your company or organization?

Which type of mnemonic would you be using if you remembered the names of the noble gases by linking them to characters in your favorite fantasy role-playing game?

You have a test coming up in your physics class, which will require you to remember and use formulas to solve problems. Describe three methods and/or tools you would use to help you study, and explain your reasons for using each.

It is important to quickly write down formulas, diagrams, and equations when you are in a math lecture.

Which strategy will BEST help you prepare to read?

When following the four steps to effective note taking, what should you do immediately after preparing to take notes?

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

Self-efficacy is a belief that you will never succeed, no matter how hard you try.

Note-taking skills and attention to detail are vital in the workpace.

As you go through college, you should continue to set new goals and work toward achieving them.

In elaborative rehearsal, you associate the meaning of new information with other information already stored in your memory.

When you approach a topic by breaking it down into meaningful parts and learning how those parts relate to one another, you demonstrate which level of Bloom's taxonomy?

When delivering a presentation, it's important to:

Reflecting on your past successes and failures can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.

What should you do when answering a multiple-choice question on a test?

Online classes do not offer opportunities for students to connect with one another.

Connecting an uninteresting assignment to a long-term goal can help make it feel more relevant to you.

There is only one "right" way to create a clean, organized study space.

Martin has been late for his 8:00 a. m. anthropology class three times this month, and his instructor has informed him that if he continues to be late, it will affect his grade. Which is an example of a SMART goal that can help Martin get to his anthropology class on time?

When refining your professional goals, which of these helps you rise through the ranks of your company or organization?

Which type of mnemonic would you be using if you remembered the names of the noble gases by linking them to characters in your favorite fantasy role-playing game?

You have a test coming up in your physics class, which will require you to remember and use formulas to solve problems. Describe three methods and/or tools you would use to help you study, and explain your reasons for using each.

It is important to quickly write down formulas, diagrams, and equations when you are in a math lecture.

Which strategy will BEST help you prepare to read?

When following the four steps to effective note taking, what should you do immediately after preparing to take notes?

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