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College Success Skills Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Usually well coordinated - likes to touch things - and learns best by doing. They like to collect samples - write out information - spend time outdoors - and relate to the material they are learning.
kinesthetic learner
nontraditional student
traditional student
visualization
2. Dyslexia - ADHD; under the Americans with Disabilities Act - colleges are legally obligated to provide services and resources for students with disabilities.
extrovert
ethics
convergent thinkers
learning disability
3. To restate in different words; to summarize; clarifying what you just heard - such as writing a summary of the key points and main ideas.
learning disability
paraphrase
perceivers
discretionary time
4. Likes variety - flexibility - creativity - and innovation. They tend to be divergent thinkers because they branch out from one idea to many.
visualization
networking
plagiarism
right brain dominant
5. Learns best from their senses and feels comfortable with facts and concrete data. They like to organize information systematically.
sensors
procrastination
reflection
affirmation
6. Uses Roman numerals and capital letters to outline headings - main topics - and points - and supporting points are highlighted with lowercase letters and numbers.
attentive listening
affirmation
formal outlines
perceivers
7. An important self-management tool that means to think about something in a purposeful way - with the intention of making connections - exploring options - and creating new meaning.
analyzers
formal outlines
learning disability
reflection
8. RELATE. OBSERVE. REFLECT. DO. TEACH.
supporters
adult learning cycle
visualization
maturity
9. The principles of conduct that govern a group or society.
ethics
adult learning cycle
analyzers
plagiarism
10. Dependable - self-directed - conscientious - efficient - decisive - and results-oriented. They like to be the leader of groups and respond to other people's ideas when they are logical and reasonable. Their strength is in the practical application of
directors
auditory learner
sensors
affirmation
11. Time you spend maintaining yourself. Activities such as eating - sleeping - grooming - exercising - and maintaining your home.
ethics
maintenance time
80/20 Rule
note taking
12. A rule that says 80% of your results flow out of 20% of the activities.
80/20 Rule
extrovert
Cornell System of Note Taking
mentor
13. Students over the age of 25 who return to college in order to complete or further their education.
nontraditional student
maintenance time
discretionary time
80/20 Rule
14. Also called a think link - is a visual - holistic form of note taking.
judgers
mind map
advising center
committed time
15. Innovative - flexible - spontaneous - creative - and idealistic. Creators are risk takers; they love drama - style - and imaginative design. They like fresh ideas and are passionate about their work. The key word for them is experience.
mentor
supporters
creators
evaluators
16. Feels more comfortable with theories - abstraction - imagination - and speculations. They respond to their intuition and rely on hunches and nonverbal perceptions.
analyzers
intuitive
procrastination
maintenance time
17. The ability to understand and manage yourself and relate effectively with others.
Combination Note Taking System
emotional intelligence
committed time
judgers
18. Tends to be cooperative - honest - sensitive - warm - and understanding. They relate well to others. They value harmony and are informal - approachable - and tactful. The key word for them is feeling.
maturity
supporters
SCANS
committed time
19. A way to order and arrange thoughts and materials to help you remember information.
committed time
critical thinking
mentor
note taking
20. Time devoted to school - labs - studying - work - commuting - and other activities involving the immediate and long-term goals you have committed to accomplishing.
intuitive
adult learning cycle
visualization
committed time
21. Tends to be logical - thoughtful - loyal - exact - dedicated - steady - and organized. They like following directions and work at a steady pace. The key word for them is thinking.
analyzers
learning disability
formal outlines
note taking
22. Prefers to see information and read material - and learns most effectively with pictures - graphs - illustrations - diagrams - time lines - photos - pie charts - and visual designs.
attentive listening
visual learner
right brain dominant
formal outlines
23. Students from 18 to 25 years old - usually going from high school directly to college.
emotional intelligence
traditional student
thinkers
Cornell System of Note Taking
24. Tends to be logical - thoughtful - loyal - exact - dedicated - steady - and organized. They like following directions and work at a steady pace. The key word for them is thinking.
introvert
analyzers
academic advisor
convergent thinkers
25. How you feel about yourself.
procrastination
perceivers
sensors
self esteem
26. The time that is yours to use as you please. You want to use this time for the things you value most in life. These important items include relationships with family and friends; service to the community; intellectual development; and activities that
reframing
discretionary time
judgers
feelers
27. Energized and recharged by people - tending to be outgoing and social. They tend to be optimistic and are often uncomfortable being alone.
learning disability
learning disability
visual learner
extrovert
28. Dyslexia - ADHD; under the Americans with Disabilities Act - colleges are legally obligated to provide services and resources for students with disabilities.
informal outlines
affirmation
learning disability
reframing
29. Dependable - self-directed - conscientious - efficient - decisive - and results-oriented. They like to be the leader of groups and respond to other people's ideas when they are logical and reasonable. Their strength is in the practical application of
traditional student
directors
left brain dominant
evaluators
30. Likes routine - structure - and deadlines. They tend to be convergent thinkers because they are good at looking at several unrelated times and bringing them to order.
academic advisor
procrastination
self esteem
left brain dominant
31. To restate in different words; to summarize; clarifying what you just heard - such as writing a summary of the key points and main ideas.
paraphrase
thinkers
nontraditional student
professional advisor
32. Innovative - flexible - spontaneous - creative - and idealistic. Creators are risk takers; they love drama - style - and imaginative design. They like fresh ideas and are passionate about their work. The key word for them is experience.
professional advisor
creators
ethics
mentor
33. The person at your school who will help you to navigate academic life. Your advisor will help you clarify procedures - answer other academic concerns or questions - create a major contract - and refer you to offices on campus that can best meet your
SCANS
academic advisor
motivation
paraphrase
34. Likes to analyze problems with facts - rational logic - and analysis. They tend to be unemotional and use a systematic evaluation of data and facts for problem solving.
extrovert
thinkers
note taking
affirmation
35. You are fully focused with the intent on understanding the speaker. It is a consuming activity that requires physical and mental attention - energy - concentration - and discipline.
attentive listening
procrastination
nontraditional student
critical thinking
36. Prefers flexibility and spontaneity and like to allow life to unfold.
ethics
formal outlines
perceivers
right brain dominant
37. Energized by time alone - solitude - and relfection - preferring the world of ideas and thoughts. They tend to have a small but close set of friends and are more prone to self-doubt.
self esteem
80/20 Rule
procrastination
introvert
38. Students from 18 to 25 years old - usually going from high school directly to college.
attentive listening
SCANS
reflection
traditional student
39. Prefers orderly - planned - structured learning and working environments. They like control and closure.
judgers
adult learning cycle
Cornell System of Note Taking
motivation
40. A term often used in business - but it simply means enriching yourself and your opportunities by building relationships with others.
affirmation
networking
paraphrase
plagiarism
41. A center that provides general education advising and answers general questions and specific concerns about policies - procedures - graduation requirements - and deadlines.
advising center
Combination Note Taking System
thinkers
convergent thinkers
42. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
attentive listening
self esteem
mind map
SCANS
43. Sensitive to the concerns and feelings of others - value harmony - and dislike creating conflict.
feelers
80/20 Rule
professional advisor
paraphrase
44. Likes variety - flexibility - creativity - and innovation. They tend to be divergent thinkers because they branch out from one idea to many.
perceivers
informal outlines
right brain dominant
discretionary time
45. Prefers to rely on their hearing sense. They like tapes and music - and they prefer to listen to information - such as lectures.
maintenance time
visualization
reflection
auditory learner
46. Energized and recharged by people - tending to be outgoing and social. They tend to be optimistic and are often uncomfortable being alone.
extrovert
reflection
maturity
self esteem
47. How you feel about yourself.
plagiarism
self esteem
adult learning cycle
networking
48. Also called a think link - is a visual - holistic form of note taking.
mind map
creators
divergent thinkers
Combination Note Taking System
49. The inner drive that moves you to action.
procrastination
sensors
evaluators
motivation
50. The inner drive that moves you to action.
motivation
mind map
academic advisor
visual learner