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College Success Skills Basics

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
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. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
change
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Acrostic

2. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
you take a test
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

3. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
do not
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
totally enjoy them

4. Key words are paired with numbers
cramming
Acrostic
Peg system
do not

5. What is an absolute qualifier?
you take a test
Acrostic
Words such as all - always - never - none
True

6. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
do not
Peg system
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

7. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Words such as all - always - never - none
do not
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

8. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Peg system
do not
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

9. Describe three forms of note taking
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
Recall
cramming
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

10. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
cramming
you take a test
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

11. Diversity is valuable because...

12. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

13. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
Recall
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

14. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Recall
totally enjoy them
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

15. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
problems
do not

16. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
True
you take a test

17. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Recall
cramming
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
long-term memory

18. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
10 second outline
Acronym

19. What is an absolute qualifier?
True
problems
Recall
Words such as all - always - never - none

20. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Acronym
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
True
To focus your attention

21. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

22. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

23. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Learning Resource Center
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

24. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
absolute qualifiers
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

25. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
you take a test
cramming
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite

26. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
absolute qualifiers
To focus your attention
Learning Resource Center
Acronym

27. What does 'to be here and now' mean
absolute qualifiers
long-term memory
long-term memory
To focus your attention

28. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
absolute qualifiers
do not
problems
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

29. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
Acrostic
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

30. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Recall
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

31. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
do two or more things at once
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite

32. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Learning Resource Center
cramming
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

33. Grades are a measure of how well...
you take a test
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Learning Resource Center
10 second outline

34. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
you take a test
absolute qualifiers
10 second outline
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

35. Key words are paired with numbers
Peg system
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

36. How should a chapter preview be done
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite

37. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Words such as all - always - never - none
totally enjoy them
problems

38. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
cramming
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
do not
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

39. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
do not
cramming
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

40. What does 'to be here and now' mean
cramming
Recall
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
To focus your attention

41. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
True
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Words such as all - always - never - none

42. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
long-term memory
do two or more things at once
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
problems

43. Describe three forms of note taking
Acronym
you take a test
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

44. How should a chapter preview be done
Peg system
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
do not
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

45. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Acrostic
totally enjoy them
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

46. Be the _____ you you want to be
Acronym
Peg system
change
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

47. 9 steps for muscle reading
do not
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Acronym
long-term memory

48. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Peg system
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

49. If you are focusing your attention and your mind wanders - you can notice your thoughts have wandered and gently bring them back

50. Some reading assignments require only a...
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Acrostic
10 second outline
Learning Resource Center