Question 1

When you leave this course, there will be less structure and more responsibility on you when it comes to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  setback process. 
B)  goal-setting process. 
C)  career development process. 
D)  academic success process. 
A)  setback process. 
B)  goal-setting process. 
C)  career development process. 
D)  academic success process.

Question 2

Which is one strategy for getting enough sleep that can be done late at night, before you go to bed?

Accepted Answer

A)  studying 
B)  drinking a warm mug of coffee 
C)  practicing deep breathing 
D)  exercising 
A)  studying 
B)  drinking a warm mug of coffee 
C)  practicing deep breathing 
D)  exercising

Question 3

Which question should you ask when visiting the financial aid office?

Accepted Answer

A)  How can I avoid taking on too much debt during college? 
B)  What resources are available when I have difficulty in a science class? 
C)  Can you recommend some additional reading materials to help me understand algebra? 
D)  I'm not sure whether to major in biology or chemistry - who should I speak to? 
A)  How can I avoid taking on too much debt during college? 
B)  What resources are available when I have difficulty in a science class? 
C)  Can you recommend some additional reading materials to help me understand algebra? 
D)  I'm not sure whether to major in biology or chemistry - who should I speak to?

Question 4

Most colleges encourage passive learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Give an example of a long-term goal that you want to achieve, discuss what motivates you to pursue your goal, and explain how you can use metacognition to help you achieve this goal.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 6

What is self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the willingness to accept help when you need it 
B)  your sense that things will turn out for the best 
C)  the ability to cope with stress and setbacks 
D)  your belief in your ability to do the things required to achieve your goals 
A)  the willingness to accept help when you need it 
B)  your sense that things will turn out for the best 
C)  the ability to cope with stress and setbacks 
D)  your belief in your ability to do the things required to achieve your goals

Question 7

When using the outline format to take notes, what should you use to record the key points that support the first-level headings?

Accepted Answer

A)  uppercase letters 
B)  lowercase letters 
C)  Arabic numerals 
D)  uppercase Roman numerals 
A)  uppercase letters 
B)  lowercase letters 
C)  Arabic numerals 
D)  uppercase Roman numerals

Question 8

Imagine that you and your roommate have been arguing for the last few days because you feel that they aren't keeping the shared space cleaned and organized, while they believe that you're just being controlling. Identify strategies you could use to be an assertive communicator and resolve the conflict.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 9

Someone with an associate's degree will earn about the same as someone with a high school diploma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To define your priorities, you need to think critically about what is most important to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Resilience is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

A) work with others toward a mutual goal." 
B)  cope with stress and setbacks. 
C)  develop creative solutions to problems. 
D)  carry out the actions needed to reach a goal. 
A) work with others toward a mutual goal." 
B)  cope with stress and setbacks. 
C)  develop creative solutions to problems. 
D)  carry out the actions needed to reach a goal.

Question 12

Your sociology instructor has assigned a research paper on the topic of capital punishment. Identify three types of sources that you would likely use when researching this topic, and explain why you would select each source. Give examples for each.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 13

The highest level of learning on Bloom's taxonomy is the level at which you create.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When communicating with your instructor via e-mail, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  be courteous if stating a complaint. 
B)  write a long, detailed message. 
C)  use all capital letters. 
D)  address them informally. 
A)  be courteous if stating a complaint. 
B)  write a long, detailed message. 
C)  use all capital letters. 
D)  address them informally.

Question 15

Which strategy may help you minimize distractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  tricking yourself 
B)  being realistic 
C)  engaging in self-reflection 
D)  finding strength in numbers 
A)  tricking yourself 
B)  being realistic 
C)  engaging in self-reflection 
D)  finding strength in numbers

Question 16

Paralinguistics refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of body posture for nonverbal communication. 
B)  changes in the voice that convey emotion. 
C)  the ability to understand another person's emotions. 
D)  stating your feelings and advocating for yourself without disrespecting others. 
A)  the use of body posture for nonverbal communication. 
B)  changes in the voice that convey emotion. 
C)  the ability to understand another person's emotions. 
D)  stating your feelings and advocating for yourself without disrespecting others.

Question 17

Your schedule should be rigid, not flexible, to help you avoid procrastination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Andrea is reading a chapter in her organic chemistry textbook, but the material is confusing her. Which technique can help Andrea make sense of the information?

Accepted Answer

A) Look up definitions of unfamiliar words." 
B)  Set longer reading goals. 
C)  Underline every word that might be important. 
D)  Continue staring at the page until it makes sense. 
A) Look up definitions of unfamiliar words." 
B)  Set longer reading goals. 
C)  Underline every word that might be important. 
D)  Continue staring at the page until it makes sense.

Question 19

Research shows that metacognition promotes learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Critical thinking involves keeping an open mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When you leave this course, there will be less structure and more responsibility on you when it comes to the:

Which is one strategy for getting enough sleep that can be done late at night, before you go to bed?

Which question should you ask when visiting the financial aid office?

Most colleges encourage passive learning.

Give an example of a long-term goal that you want to achieve, discuss what motivates you to pursue your goal, and explain how you can use metacognition to help you achieve this goal.

What is self-efficacy?

When using the outline format to take notes, what should you use to record the key points that support the first-level headings?

Someone with an associate's degree will earn about the same as someone with a high school diploma.

To define your priorities, you need to think critically about what is most important to you.

Resilience is the ability to:

Your sociology instructor has assigned a research paper on the topic of capital punishment. Identify three types of sources that you would likely use when researching this topic, and explain why you would select each source. Give examples for each.

The highest level of learning on Bloom's taxonomy is the level at which you create.

When communicating with your instructor via e-mail, you should:

Which strategy may help you minimize distractions?

Paralinguistics refers to:

Your schedule should be rigid, not flexible, to help you avoid procrastination.

Andrea is reading a chapter in her organic chemistry textbook, but the material is confusing her. Which technique can help Andrea make sense of the information?

Research shows that metacognition promotes learning.

Critical thinking involves keeping an open mind.

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 you leave this course, there will be less structure and more responsibility on you when it comes to the:

Which is one strategy for getting enough sleep that can be done late at night, before you go to bed?

Which question should you ask when visiting the financial aid office?

Most colleges encourage passive learning.

Give an example of a long-term goal that you want to achieve, discuss what motivates you to pursue your goal, and explain how you can use metacognition to help you achieve this goal.

What is self-efficacy?

When using the outline format to take notes, what should you use to record the key points that support the first-level headings?

Someone with an associate's degree will earn about the same as someone with a high school diploma.

To define your priorities, you need to think critically about what is most important to you.

Resilience is the ability to:

Your sociology instructor has assigned a research paper on the topic of capital punishment. Identify three types of sources that you would likely use when researching this topic, and explain why you would select each source. Give examples for each.

The highest level of learning on Bloom's taxonomy is the level at which you create.

When communicating with your instructor via e-mail, you should:

Which strategy may help you minimize distractions?

Paralinguistics refers to:

Your schedule should be rigid, not flexible, to help you avoid procrastination.

Andrea is reading a chapter in her organic chemistry textbook, but the material is confusing her. Which technique can help Andrea make sense of the information?

Research shows that metacognition promotes learning.

Critical thinking involves keeping an open mind.

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