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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.
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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. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
long-term memory
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
absolute qualifiers
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

2. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
10 second outline
totally enjoy them
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

3. How should a chapter preview be done
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
do two or more things at once
Acronym
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

4. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
True
Peg system
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
To focus your attention

5. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
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
totally enjoy them
Acrostic

6. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
problems
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Words such as all - always - never - none
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

7. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
do two or more things at once
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
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Acrostic

8. What does 'to be here and now' mean
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
To focus your attention
you take a test
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

9. Grades are a measure of how well...
Acrostic
you take a test
Peg system
Acronym

10. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
long-term memory
absolute qualifiers

11. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

12. What does 'to be here and now' mean
To focus your attention
Words such as all - always - never - none
problems
Recall

13. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Acronym
Words such as all - always - never - none
True
long-term memory

14. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Acronym

15. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Recall
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

16. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
change
cramming
totally enjoy them
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

17. What is an absolute qualifier?
To focus your attention
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Words such as all - always - never - none
totally enjoy them

18. Describe three forms of note taking
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
absolute qualifiers
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
problems

19. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
do not
you take a test
Learning Resource Center

20. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
long-term memory
Peg system
absolute qualifiers
do two or more things at once

21. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
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

22. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
do two or more things at once
Acrostic
problems
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

23. Be the _____ you you want to be
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Recall
change
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

24. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Acrostic
True
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

25. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
To focus your attention
change
absolute qualifiers
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

26. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Acrostic
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Words such as all - always - never - none
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

27. 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
absolute qualifiers
you take a test
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

28. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
do not
True
Peg system
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

29. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Learning Resource Center
To focus your attention

30. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
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
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
do two or more things at once
To focus your attention

31. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
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
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions

32. 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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33. Key words are paired with numbers
change
long-term memory
Peg system
problems

34. Some reading assignments require only a...
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Acrostic
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
10 second outline

35. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
Learning Resource Center
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
do not

36. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Recall
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
Learning Resource Center

37. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
absolute qualifiers
do not

38. Key words are paired with numbers
Peg system
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

39. 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
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

40. 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
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Learning Resource Center
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

41. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Acronym
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
True

42. 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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43. What is an absolute qualifier?
Peg system
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
totally enjoy them

44. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
problems
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Recall

45. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
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
Acronym

46. Diversity is valuable because...

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47. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
problems
Recall
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

48. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do two or more things at once
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

49. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
long-term memory
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
True
Recall

50. Some reading assignments require only a...
you take a test
Acrostic
problems
10 second outline