Question 1

When you skim a chapter, you should

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A)  look only at the chapter's photos, charts, and graphs. 
B)  read the chapter's introductory and concluding sections but nothing else. 
C)  read the chapter quickly for key ideas. 
D)  read the chapter carefully from start to finish. 
A)  look only at the chapter's photos, charts, and graphs. 
B)  read the chapter's introductory and concluding sections but nothing else. 
C)  read the chapter quickly for key ideas. 
D)  read the chapter carefully from start to finish.

Question 2

Your instructors should explain how to use the technology required in their courses, but if you have more questions, you can also ask

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A)  other students. 
B)  career counselors. 
C)  Google. 
D)  your high school teachers. 
A)  other students. 
B)  career counselors. 
C)  Google. 
D)  your high school teachers.

Question 3

When you are trying to make a decision in college, you need to find out what choices are available to you.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If you are not familiar with computers, email, and other online resources

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A)  consider withdrawing from classes immediately. 
B)  don't worry-they are not that important. 
C)  pay a classmate to complete assignments that require computers. 
D)  use available campus resources to improve your skills and knowledge. 
A)  consider withdrawing from classes immediately. 
B)  don't worry-they are not that important. 
C)  pay a classmate to complete assignments that require computers. 
D)  use available campus resources to improve your skills and knowledge.

Question 5

Most colleges consider fifteen hours of credit the minimum to be a full-time student.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you have an instructor who doesn't take attendance, it's okay to skip classes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unless your instructor specifically tells you to read textbook chapters listed on your course syllabus, you don't necessarily have to complete these assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

After you have read a selection, what is the advantage of reviewing it (the final step in SQ3R)?

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After reading a selection, the final ste

Question 9

The SQ3R reading strategy was developed by

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A)  Mark David Milliron. 
B)  Debbie Longman and Rhonda Atkinson. 
C)  Francis Robinson. 
D)  none of these are correct. 
A)  Mark David Milliron. 
B)  Debbie Longman and Rhonda Atkinson. 
C)  Francis Robinson. 
D)  none of these are correct.

Question 10

People learn best when they take anactive role in the educational process.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The S in the SQ3R process stands forStart.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Remembering past mistakes rather than visualizing future success can be helpful when you are faced with a decision and exploring your options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why don't colleges require full-time students to take more than twelve credits?

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A)  colleges don't want students to be stressed. 
B)  if students took more than twelve credits, many classes would be very crowded. 
C)  colleges expect that the work students do outside of class will equal a full-time job. 
D)  many students can't afford to pay for more than twelve credits. 
A)  colleges don't want students to be stressed. 
B)  if students took more than twelve credits, many classes would be very crowded. 
C)  colleges expect that the work students do outside of class will equal a full-time job. 
D)  many students can't afford to pay for more than twelve credits.

Question 14

When the authors write that "colleges are in the business of retention," they mean that

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A)  colleges want to cut costs whenever they can. 
B)  colleges want students to stay in school until they graduate. 
C)  colleges want students to improve their memory skills. 
D)  colleges want students to take an active role in campus life. 
A)  colleges want to cut costs whenever they can. 
B)  colleges want students to stay in school until they graduate. 
C)  colleges want students to improve their memory skills. 
D)  colleges want students to take an active role in campus life.

Question 15

After you have surveyed a selection, what is the advantage of turning section headings into questions?

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Turning section headings into questions

Question 16

Most colleges have no required courses; students can take what they want.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you take a course involving a course management system, it is essential that you

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A)  love computers. 
B)  know how to use the required technology. 
C)  like to write blogs. 
D)  stop by your instructor's office at least once a week. 
A)  love computers. 
B)  know how to use the required technology. 
C)  like to write blogs. 
D)  stop by your instructor's office at least once a week.

Question 18

The section titled __________ provides key concepts within each chapter.

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A)  Reflecting on Decisions 
B)  Decision Points 
C)  Key Terms 
D)  Learning Outcomes 
A)  Reflecting on Decisions 
B)  Decision Points 
C)  Key Terms 
D)  Learning Outcomes

Question 19

As you contemplate a decision, it's wise to create a balance sheet that identifies the pluses and minuses of the choices before you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You need the phone numbers and e-mail addresses of your instructors because

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A)  many instructors are too busy to meet with students in-person. 
B)  some faculty often don't have offices of their own. 
C)  most faculty prefer to communicate electronically. 
D)  it may be too challenging to locate instructors' offices. 
A)  many instructors are too busy to meet with students in-person. 
B)  some faculty often don't have offices of their own. 
C)  most faculty prefer to communicate electronically. 
D)  it may be too challenging to locate instructors' offices.

When you skim a chapter, you should

Your instructors should explain how to use the technology required in their courses, but if you have more questions, you can also ask

When you are trying to make a decision in college, you need to find out what choices are available to you.

If you are not familiar with computers, email, and other online resources

Most colleges consider fifteen hours of credit the minimum to be a full-time student.

If you have an instructor who doesn't take attendance, it's okay to skip classes.

Unless your instructor specifically tells you to read textbook chapters listed on your course syllabus, you don't necessarily have to complete these assignments.

After you have read a selection, what is the advantage of reviewing it (the final step in SQ3R)?

The SQ3R reading strategy was developed by

People learn best when they take anactive role in the educational process.

The S in the SQ3R process stands forStart.

Remembering past mistakes rather than visualizing future success can be helpful when you are faced with a decision and exploring your options.

Why don't colleges require full-time students to take more than twelve credits?

When the authors write that "colleges are in the business of retention," they mean that

After you have surveyed a selection, what is the advantage of turning section headings into questions?

Most colleges have no required courses; students can take what they want.

If you take a course involving a course management system, it is essential that you

The section titled __________ provides key concepts within each chapter.

As you contemplate a decision, it's wise to create a balance sheet that identifies the pluses and minuses of the choices before you.

You need the phone numbers and e-mail addresses of your instructors because

Interacting With Your College Community

Deciding to Know Yourself

Choosing Goals for College and Life

Decisions for Managing Time

Choices for Succeeding in Class and Online Courses

Choosing to Read Actively

Decisions About Study and Test Taking

Making Choices About Todays Technology

Making Financial Decisions

Choosing Health and Wellness

Exploring Career Options and Opportunities

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When you skim a chapter, you should

Your instructors should explain how to use the technology required in their courses, but if you have more questions, you can also ask

When you are trying to make a decision in college, you need to find out what choices are available to you.

If you are not familiar with computers, email, and other online resources

Most colleges consider fifteen hours of credit the minimum to be a full-time student.

If you have an instructor who doesn't take attendance, it's okay to skip classes.

Unless your instructor specifically tells you to read textbook chapters listed on your course syllabus, you don't necessarily have to complete these assignments.

After you have read a selection, what is the advantage of reviewing it (the final step in SQ3R)?

The SQ3R reading strategy was developed by

People learn best when they take anactive role in the educational process.

The S in the SQ3R process stands forStart.

Remembering past mistakes rather than visualizing future success can be helpful when you are faced with a decision and exploring your options.

Why don't colleges require full-time students to take more than twelve credits?

When the authors write that "colleges are in the business of retention," they mean that

After you have surveyed a selection, what is the advantage of turning section headings into questions?

Most colleges have no required courses; students can take what they want.

If you take a course involving a course management system, it is essential that you

The section titled __________ provides key concepts within each chapter.

As you contemplate a decision, it's wise to create a balance sheet that identifies the pluses and minuses of the choices before you.

You need the phone numbers and e-mail addresses of your instructors because

Interacting With Your College Community

Deciding to Know Yourself

Choosing Goals for College and Life

Decisions for Managing Time

Choices for Succeeding in Class and Online Courses

Choosing to Read Actively

Decisions About Study and Test Taking

Making Choices About Todays Technology

Making Financial Decisions

Choosing Health and Wellness

Exploring Career Options and Opportunities

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