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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. 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.






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






3. 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.






4. Also called a think link - is a visual - holistic form of note taking.






5. 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.






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






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






8. Using your imagination to see your goals clearly and to envision yourself successfully engaging in new - positive behavior.






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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. 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.






22. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills






23. 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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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






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






29. The ability to understand and manage yourself and relate effectively with others.






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






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






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






33. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. Right brain dominant people like variety - flexibility - creativity - and innovations - and tend to be divergent thinkers because they branch out from one idea to many.






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






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






42. Deliberately putting off tasks.






43. Also called a think link - is a visual - holistic form of note taking.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






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