Question 1

Discuss how to begin establishing your goals.

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Answers will vary but should i

Question 2

What does the M in SMART goal stand for?

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A)  meaningful 
B)  measurable 
C)  mutual 
D)  motivational 
A)  meaningful 
B)  measurable 
C)  mutual 
D)  motivational

Question 3

In order for a goal to be considered relevant, you must know how many steps it will take to obtain the goal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In college, your instructors will expect you to

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A)  be independent. 
B)  ask no more than a few questions. 
C)  wait to be told what to do and how to do it. 
D)  take quizzes frequently. 
A)  be independent. 
B)  ask no more than a few questions. 
C)  wait to be told what to do and how to do it. 
D)  take quizzes frequently.

Question 5

Lenny has always loved reading, but most of his reading since he started college has focused on his studies. He is starting to get concerned that if he doesn't make time to read for pleasure, he might lose interest in reading as a pastime. To help ensure that he does more reading for pleasure, Lenny has written down four versions of his goal. Which version of Lenny's goal is a SMART goal?

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A)  to devote a certain amount of time to reading books for pleasure, not for school 
B)  to set aside time to relax by reading more books for pleasure this term 
C)  to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for pleasure by the end of the month 
D)  to read a book a month to relax during this term 
A)  to devote a certain amount of time to reading books for pleasure, not for school 
B)  to set aside time to relax by reading more books for pleasure this term 
C)  to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for pleasure by the end of the month 
D)  to read a book a month to relax during this term

Question 6

A SMART goal must be attainable, which means that to achieve it, you must

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A)  have the necessary skills, strengths, and resources. 
B)  know how many steps it will take to attain the goal. 
C)  understand why the goal matters to you. 
D)  know exactly what you want to achieve, why, and when. 
A)  have the necessary skills, strengths, and resources. 
B)  know how many steps it will take to attain the goal. 
C)  understand why the goal matters to you. 
D)  know exactly what you want to achieve, why, and when.

Question 7

List and explain the SMART goal guidelines.

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Answers will vary. Correct responses sho

Question 8

Students who prefer to "go with the flow" and let life happen are MOST likely to

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A)  have strong time-management skills. 
B)  achieve success in college or in a career. 
C)  waste their time. 
D)  establish short-term and long-term goals. 
A)  have strong time-management skills. 
B)  achieve success in college or in a career. 
C)  waste their time. 
D)  establish short-term and long-term goals.

Question 9

When creating a program plan for your major, it may be most helpful to seek advice from your

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A)  parents. 
B)  friends. 
C)  academic adviser. 
D)  librarian. 
A)  parents. 
B)  friends. 
C)  academic adviser. 
D)  librarian.

Question 10

Give an example of one of your goals and explain, in detail, why it is a SMART goal. Be sure to address each of the five components of a SMART goal in your response.

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Answers will vary. Correct responses sho

Question 11

Which statement about attending college is true?

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A)  College students generally maintain very steady sleep schedules. 
B)  Most college students had to work harder in high school than they do in college. 
C)  For many students, college is like a job, with defined duties, expectations, and obligations. 
D)  Most college students spend no more than an hour a week studying for their classes. 
A)  College students generally maintain very steady sleep schedules. 
B)  Most college students had to work harder in high school than they do in college. 
C)  For many students, college is like a job, with defined duties, expectations, and obligations. 
D)  Most college students spend no more than an hour a week studying for their classes.

Question 12

What is the purpose of a short-term goal?

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A)  to help you achieve a long-term goal 
B)  to explore a variety of interests and options 
C)  to quickly achieve smaller tasks 
D)  to focus on long-term commitments one step at a time 
A)  to help you achieve a long-term goal 
B)  to explore a variety of interests and options 
C)  to quickly achieve smaller tasks 
D)  to focus on long-term commitments one step at a time

Question 13

Identify an opportunity that college can provide students.

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Answers will vary. Correct responses sho

Question 14

College can help to clarify your purpose and achieve your goals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is an example of a short-term goal?

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A)  to arrive at each of your classes five minutes early this week 
B)  to save enough money to buy a car next year 
C)  to learn a new language 
D)  to get a full-time job in your preferred career after you graduate 
A)  to arrive at each of your classes five minutes early this week 
B)  to save enough money to buy a car next year 
C)  to learn a new language 
D)  to get a full-time job in your preferred career after you graduate

Question 16

Which is an example of a long-term goal?

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A)  to go to bed early tonight 
B)  to get an A on your final exam in Biology 
C)  to complete a homework assignment 
D)  to earn a bachelor's degree 
A)  to go to bed early tonight 
B)  to get an A on your final exam in Biology 
C)  to complete a homework assignment 
D)  to earn a bachelor's degree

Question 17

You cannot change your academic plans, like your major, after you have decided on them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In order to be a SMART goal, a goal must be

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A)  simple. 
B)  symbolic. 
C)  specific. 
D)  subtle. 
A)  simple. 
B)  symbolic. 
C)  specific. 
D)  subtle.

Question 19

College is a time to

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A)  take appropriate risks, learn new things, and meet important people. 
B)  make decisions and commit to a plan early on that will last a lifetime. 
C)  struggle financially and explore your options for a career path. 
D)  make the dean's list at any cost to emotional and physical health. 
A)  take appropriate risks, learn new things, and meet important people. 
B)  make decisions and commit to a plan early on that will last a lifetime. 
C)  struggle financially and explore your options for a career path. 
D)  make the dean's list at any cost to emotional and physical health.

Question 20

If a student is good at science, interested in health care, and enjoys helping people what might be a good career path for them?

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A)  Geology 
B)  Education 
C)  Medicine 
D)  Business 
A)  Geology 
B)  Education 
C)  Medicine 
D)  Business

Discuss how to begin establishing your goals.

What does the M in SMART goal stand for?

In order for a goal to be considered relevant, you must know how many steps it will take to obtain the goal.

In college, your instructors will expect you to

A SMART goal must be attainable, which means that to achieve it, you must

List and explain the SMART goal guidelines.

Students who prefer to "go with the flow" and let life happen are MOST likely to

When creating a program plan for your major, it may be most helpful to seek advice from your

Give an example of one of your goals and explain, in detail, why it is a SMART goal. Be sure to address each of the five components of a SMART goal in your response.

Which statement about attending college is true?

What is the purpose of a short-term goal?

Identify an opportunity that college can provide students.

College can help to clarify your purpose and achieve your goals.

Which is an example of a short-term goal?

Which is an example of a long-term goal?

You cannot change your academic plans, like your major, after you have decided on them.

In order to be a SMART goal, a goal must be

College is a time to

If a student is good at science, interested in health care, and enjoys helping people what might be a good career path for them?

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Your Time

Learning and Thinking in College

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn

Taking Exams and Tests

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Considering Majors and Careers

Connecting With Others in a Diverse World

Managing Money

Staying Healthy

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Exam 1: Taking the First Step

Discuss how to begin establishing your goals.

What does the M in SMART goal stand for?

In order for a goal to be considered relevant, you must know how many steps it will take to obtain the goal.

In college, your instructors will expect you to

A SMART goal must be attainable, which means that to achieve it, you must

List and explain the SMART goal guidelines.

Students who prefer to "go with the flow" and let life happen are MOST likely to

When creating a program plan for your major, it may be most helpful to seek advice from your

Give an example of one of your goals and explain, in detail, why it is a SMART goal. Be sure to address each of the five components of a SMART goal in your response.

Which statement about attending college is true?

What is the purpose of a short-term goal?

Identify an opportunity that college can provide students.

College can help to clarify your purpose and achieve your goals.

Which is an example of a short-term goal?

Which is an example of a long-term goal?

You cannot change your academic plans, like your major, after you have decided on them.

In order to be a SMART goal, a goal must be

College is a time to

If a student is good at science, interested in health care, and enjoys helping people what might be a good career path for them?

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Your Time

Learning and Thinking in College

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn

Taking Exams and Tests

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Considering Majors and Careers

Connecting With Others in a Diverse World

Managing Money

Staying Healthy

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