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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.
SCANS
kinesthetic learner
formal outlines
supporters
2. Prefers orderly - planned - structured learning and working environments. They like control and closure.
advising center
nontraditional student
introvert
judgers
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.
kinesthetic learner
analyzers
supporters
paraphrase
4. Also called a think link - is a visual - holistic form of note taking.
affirmation
self esteem
mind map
intuitive
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.
committed time
maintenance time
affirmation
supporters
6. Time devoted to school - labs - studying - work - commuting - and other activities involving the immediate and long-term goals you have committed to accomplishing.
maturity
committed time
learning disability
intuitive
7. Likes variety - flexibility - creativity - and innovation. They tend to be divergent thinkers because they branch out from one idea to many.
directors
auditory learner
mind map
right brain dominant
8. Using your imagination to see your goals clearly and to envision yourself successfully engaging in new - positive behavior.
maintenance time
visualization
right brain dominant
attentive listening
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.
extrovert
convergent thinkers
thinkers
left brain dominant
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
perceivers
80/20 Rule
directors
nontraditional student
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.
feelers
SCANS
visual learner
creators
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.
thinkers
auditory learner
SCANS
directors
13. A way to order and arrange thoughts and materials to help you remember information.
note taking
discretionary time
plagiarism
affirmation
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.
perceivers
affirmation
professional advisor
attentive listening
15. Professional and peer staff who review transcripts and major contracts and perform degree checks.
kinesthetic learner
evaluators
learning disability
perceivers
16. Time you spend maintaining yourself. Activities such as eating - sleeping - grooming - exercising - and maintaining your home.
discretionary time
80/20 Rule
informal outlines
maintenance time
17. Prefers flexibility and spontaneity and like to allow life to unfold.
perceivers
feelers
motivation
ethics
18. The principles of conduct that govern a group or society.
ethics
supporters
SCANS
introvert
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.
discretionary time
affirmation
right brain dominant
extrovert
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.
professional advisor
maturity
reframing
introvert
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.
visualization
emotional intelligence
nontraditional student
convergent thinkers
22. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
self esteem
SCANS
formal outlines
Combination Note Taking System
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
directors
mentor
maturity
auditory learner
24. Choosing to see a situation in a new way.
kinesthetic learner
plagiarism
reframing
creators
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.
perceivers
auditory learner
note taking
analyzers
26. Prefers orderly - planned - structured learning and working environments. They like control and closure.
judgers
visualization
emotional intelligence
introvert
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
mentor
plagiarism
committed time
perceivers
28. Prefers to rely on their hearing sense. They like tapes and music - and they prefer to listen to information - such as lectures.
visual learner
maturity
attentive listening
auditory learner
29. The ability to understand and manage yourself and relate effectively with others.
academic advisor
feelers
emotional intelligence
extrovert
30. A way to order and arrange thoughts and materials to help you remember information.
directors
note taking
ethics
professional advisor
31. A term often used in business - but it simply means enriching yourself and your opportunities by building relationships with others.
networking
judgers
extrovert
sensors
32. A rule that says 80% of your results flow out of 20% of the activities.
professional advisor
ethics
80/20 Rule
motivation
33. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
SCANS
sensors
traditional student
supporters
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.
creators
directors
intuitive
professional advisor
35. Energized and recharged by people - tending to be outgoing and social. They tend to be optimistic and are often uncomfortable being alone.
extrovert
divergent thinkers
reframing
paraphrase
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.
kinesthetic learner
paraphrase
mentor
affirmation
37. A form of cheating - since it is presenting someone else's ideas as if they were your own.
professional advisor
SCANS
plagiarism
mind map
38. Developed in the 1950s by Walter Pauk at Cornell. It is effective for integrating text and lecture notes.
perceivers
evaluators
professional advisor
Cornell System of Note Taking
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.
judgers
divergent thinkers
right brain dominant
professional advisor
40. Time devoted to school - labs - studying - work - commuting - and other activities involving the immediate and long-term goals you have committed to accomplishing.
divergent thinkers
motivation
committed time
plagiarism
41. Time you spend maintaining yourself. Activities such as eating - sleeping - grooming - exercising - and maintaining your home.
Cornell System of Note Taking
maintenance time
committed time
advising center
42. Deliberately putting off tasks.
visual learner
evaluators
procrastination
professional advisor
43. Also called a think link - is a visual - holistic form of note taking.
kinesthetic learner
mind map
Combination Note Taking System
Cornell System of Note Taking
44. Students from 18 to 25 years old - usually going from high school directly to college.
convergent thinkers
attentive listening
note taking
traditional student
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.
committed time
SCANS
intuitive
professional advisor
46. Students from 18 to 25 years old - usually going from high school directly to college.
mentor
divergent thinkers
extrovert
traditional student
47. Developed in the 1950s by Walter Pauk at Cornell. It is effective for integrating text and lecture notes.
mentor
reflection
left brain dominant
Cornell System of Note Taking
48. Dyslexia - ADHD; under the Americans with Disabilities Act - colleges are legally obligated to provide services and resources for students with disabilities.
critical thinking
intuitive
learning disability
creators
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.
analyzers
convergent thinkers
sensors
reframing
50. Prefers flexibility and spontaneity and like to allow life to unfold.
SCANS
professional advisor
perceivers
mind map