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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. How should a chapter preview be done
Recall
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

2. 9 steps for muscle reading
absolute qualifiers
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do not
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

3. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Acronym
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
do not
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

4. The 'AHA' happens because of...
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
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

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

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

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7. Grades are a measure of how well...
change
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
you take a test
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

8. 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
Recall
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

9. Be the _____ you you want to be
change
To focus your attention
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

10. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
To focus your attention
absolute qualifiers
Learning Resource Center
Peg system

11. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
absolute qualifiers
cramming
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
To focus your attention

12. 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
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

13. Be the _____ you you want to be
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
cramming
change
Recall

14. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
long-term memory
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Acrostic
Acronym

15. Some reading assignments require only a...
you take a test
Acronym
10 second outline
Learning Resource Center

16. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
you take a test
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
Words such as all - always - never - none

17. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Recall
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
totally enjoy them

18. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
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
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

19. 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
totally enjoy them
do two or more things at once

20. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
True
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
long-term memory

21. 9 steps for muscle reading
long-term memory
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

22. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Words such as all - always - never - none
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

23. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
10 second outline
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

24. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
totally enjoy them
absolute qualifiers
do two or more things at once
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

25. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
problems
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Recall
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

26. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
To focus your attention
absolute qualifiers
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

27. Diversity is valuable because...

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28. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
problems
totally enjoy them
To focus your attention
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

29. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
long-term memory
do not
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Learning Resource Center

30. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
To focus your attention
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

31. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Acronym
you take a test
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
To focus your attention

32. 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
long-term memory
change
cramming

33. 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
Learning Resource Center
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

34. What is an absolute qualifier?
change
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Words such as all - always - never - none

35. 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
Learning Resource Center
do two or more things at once
To focus your attention

36. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Recall
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
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

37. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
you take a test
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

38. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

39. How should a chapter preview be done
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Acronym
To focus your attention
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

40. Key words are paired with numbers
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Peg system
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

41. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
True
absolute qualifiers
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

42. What is an absolute qualifier?
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
long-term memory
do not
Words such as all - always - never - none

43. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
problems
cramming
Recall

44. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Acrostic
problems
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

45. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
change

46. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Acrostic
Recall
True
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

47. Diversity is valuable because...

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48. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Acrostic
Recall
True
Words such as all - always - never - none

49. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
10 second outline
Acronym
cramming

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

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