Exam 14: Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Think back on your use of the Personal Success Plan (PSP) this term and describe how your view of the PSP today differs from your opinion of it when you were first introduced to it. Will you continue to use the PSP in the future? Why or why not?

Staying up-to-date on developments in your field:

Research suggests that students with low levels of optimism are more likely to:

When you are out in the workforce, you can expect:

Which of these is MOST important to maintain when you start your career?

When you experience a setback, you should:

Discuss why it is important to have a positive attitude, even at the worst of times.

Which of these is NOT a specific academic skill?

In the coming terms, you will:

Who will be responsible for defining your goals and tracking your progress after you complete this course?

How often should you check in with your academic adviser to make sure you are on track to graduate?

Meeting and getting to know people to obtain insights into topics such as job opportunities and schools to which you might want to transfer is known as:

Doreen is in her second term at college and is having difficulty with a research paper. Which member of her support team should she contact for advice and assistance?

Employers appreciate people who:

Charlie has completed his first term at college and is ready to continue working toward his degree. What can Charlie expect as he progresses in school?

Which statement is an example of connecting a nonmotivating task to a long-range goal?

How often should you take motivation time-outs to consider which tasks motivate you and which ones do not?

Now that you have some college experiences you should:

Research suggests that optimistic students feel better equipped and more confident in their ability to cope with stress.

How does strengthening your self-awareness benefit you?