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College Success Skills Basics

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. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
you take a test
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
do not
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

2. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Acrostic
absolute qualifiers
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

3. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Peg system
True
do two or more things at once

4. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
do not
change

5. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Words such as all - always - never - none
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Recall
Acronym

6. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
change
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
problems
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

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

8. 9 steps for muscle reading
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
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do not
Acronym

9. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
long-term memory
totally enjoy them
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

10. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Acrostic
Recall
To focus your attention
absolute qualifiers

11. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Recall
Peg system
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

12. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
change
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

13. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
problems

14. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
cramming
change
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

15. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
True
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

16. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
absolute qualifiers
you take a test
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

17. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
cramming
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
do not
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

18. Diversity is valuable because...

19. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
long-term memory
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

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

21. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
long-term memory
absolute qualifiers
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

22. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Peg system
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
do two or more things at once
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

23. Describe three forms of note taking
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
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
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

24. 9 steps for muscle reading
Words such as all - always - never - none
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

25. Be the _____ you you want to be
change
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
10 second outline

26. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
change
totally enjoy them
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
True

27. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
True
Recall
Learning Resource Center
do not

28. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
do not
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Acrostic
problems

29. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
cramming
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

30. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Learning Resource Center
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

31. Some reading assignments require only a...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
long-term memory
10 second outline
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

32. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Learning Resource Center
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Recall

33. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
To focus your attention
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
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

34. The 'AHA' happens because of...
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

35. What does 'to be here and now' mean
change
long-term memory
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
To focus your attention

36. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
totally enjoy them
cramming
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

37. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
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
Acronym
long-term memory
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

38. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
change
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
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
problems

39. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

40. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
long-term memory
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do two or more things at once
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

41. Be the _____ you you want to be
Acrostic
To focus your attention
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
change

42. Key words are paired with numbers
Words such as all - always - never - none
Peg system
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

43. Some reading assignments require only a...
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
10 second outline

44. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Peg system
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
totally enjoy them
Learning Resource Center

45. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
do not
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

46. The 'AHA' happens because of...
True
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

47. How should a chapter preview be done
you take a test
10 second outline
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

48. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
you take a test
cramming
absolute qualifiers
do not

49. 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
Peg system
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

50. The guidelines for making intention statements
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Acronym
True
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards