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College Success Skills Vocab

Subjects : literacy, soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 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.






2. To restate in different words; to summarize; clarifying what you just heard - such as writing a summary of the key points and main ideas.






3. A way to order and arrange thoughts and materials to help you remember information.






4. Students from 18 to 25 years old - usually going from high school directly to college.






5. Prefers to see information and read material - and learns most effectively with pictures - graphs - illustrations - diagrams - time lines - photos - pie charts - and visual designs.






6. Dyslexia - ADHD; under the Americans with Disabilities Act - colleges are legally obligated to provide services and resources for students with disabilities.






7. Time devoted to school - labs - studying - work - commuting - and other activities involving the immediate and long-term goals you have committed to accomplishing.






8. A free-form of note taking that shows the same headings - main points - and supporting examples and associations - but uses a system of dashes and indenting.






9. Learns best from their senses and feels comfortable with facts and concrete data. They like to organize information systematically.






10. Using many different note taking styles.






11. Choosing to see a situation in a new way.






12. A person (such as a coach - instructor - employer - or colleague) Who is a role model and who supports your goals - takes an interest in your professional and personal development - and helps you achieve - either directly through instruction or indir






13. Students from 18 to 25 years old - usually going from high school directly to college.






14. Professional and peer staff who help you in planning general education and answers many questions - helps you register - and instructs you about deadlines and other important information.






15. Energized and recharged by people - tending to be outgoing and social. They tend to be optimistic and are often uncomfortable being alone.






16. 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






17. 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.






18. Prefers orderly - planned - structured learning and working environments. They like control and closure.






19. A person (such as a coach - instructor - employer - or colleague) Who is a role model and who supports your goals - takes an interest in your professional and personal development - and helps you achieve - either directly through instruction or indir






20. 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.






21. Prefers flexibility and spontaneity and like to allow life to unfold.






22. The principles of conduct that govern a group or society.






23. 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.






24. Prefers orderly - planned - structured learning and working environments. They like control and closure.






25. Likes variety - flexibility - creativity - and innovation. They tend to be divergent thinkers because they branch out from one idea to many.






26. 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






27. 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.






28. Prefers to rely on their hearing sense. They like tapes and music - and they prefer to listen to information - such as lectures.






29. RELATE. OBSERVE. REFLECT. DO. TEACH.






30. A form of cheating - since it is presenting someone else's ideas as if they were your own.






31. 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.






32. Professional and peer staff who review transcripts and major contracts and perform degree checks.






33. A center that provides general education advising and answers general questions and specific concerns about policies - procedures - graduation requirements - and deadlines.






34. Time you spend maintaining yourself. Activities such as eating - sleeping - grooming - exercising - and maintaining your home.






35. A way to order and arrange thoughts and materials to help you remember information.






36. A logical - rational - systematic thought process that is necessary in understanding - analyzing - and evaluating information in order to solve a problem or situation.






37. Sensitive to the concerns and feelings of others - value harmony - and dislike creating conflict.






38. 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.






39. Positive self-talk - the internal dialogue - you carry on with yourself that counter self-defeating patterns of thought with more positive - hopeful - and realistic thoughts.






40. A term often used in business - but it simply means enriching yourself and your opportunities by building relationships with others.






41. 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.






42. 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.






43. Left brain dominant people like routine - structure - and deadlines - and tend to be convergent thinkers because they are good at looking at several unrelated items and bringing order to them.






44. A rule that says 80% of your results flow out of 20% of the activities.






45. Developed in the 1950s by Walter Pauk at Cornell. It is effective for integrating text and lecture notes.






46. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills






47. Choosing to see a situation in a new way.






48. RELATE. OBSERVE. REFLECT. DO. TEACH.






49. A free-form of note taking that shows the same headings - main points - and supporting examples and associations - but uses a system of dashes and indenting.






50. A rule that says 80% of your results flow out of 20% of the activities.