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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. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Recall
cramming
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Words such as all - always - never - none

2. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
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
Recall
do two or more things at once

3. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
True
Acrostic
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
10 second outline

4. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
totally enjoy them
do not
long-term memory

5. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Acrostic
long-term memory
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

6. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
True
you take a test
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

7. What does 'to be here and now' mean
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
long-term memory
To focus your attention

8. What is an absolute qualifier?
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
10 second outline
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Words such as all - always - never - none

9. Key words are paired with numbers
totally enjoy them
change
Peg system
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

10. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
long-term memory
do two or more things at once
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

11. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Learning Resource Center
Recall
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

12. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
totally enjoy them
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

13. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

14. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
To focus your attention
do not
long-term memory
you take a test

15. What is an absolute qualifier?
do not
Words such as all - always - never - none
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
To focus your attention

16. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
problems
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Words such as all - always - never - none

17. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Recall
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
absolute qualifiers

18. Be the _____ you you want to be
problems
Learning Resource Center
Peg system
change

19. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
Learning Resource Center
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
absolute qualifiers
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

20. Describe three forms of note taking
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Recall
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

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

22. Grades are a measure of how well...
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Peg system
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
you take a test

23. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
10 second outline
Learning Resource Center
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

24. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Peg system
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
cramming
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

25. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Learning Resource Center
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
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

26. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
absolute qualifiers
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
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

27. 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
Acrostic
absolute qualifiers
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

28. Diversity is valuable because...

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29. 9 steps for muscle reading
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
cramming
you take a test

30. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
Acrostic
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
cramming
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

31. 9 steps for muscle reading
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
you take a test
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

32. What does 'to be here and now' mean
True
Recall
problems
To focus your attention

33. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
change
Peg system
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

34. The guidelines for making intention statements
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Learning Resource Center
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

35. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

36. Key words are paired with numbers
you take a test
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Peg system
do not

37. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
absolute qualifiers
you take a test
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
10 second outline

38. 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
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
do not

39. 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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40. 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
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
change

41. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
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
problems
change

42. Grades are a measure of how well...
cramming
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
10 second outline
you take a test

43. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
To focus your attention
10 second outline
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

44. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
True
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
10 second outline
Acronym

45. Diversity is valuable because...

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46. The 'AHA' happens because of...
10 second outline
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
To focus your attention

47. 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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48. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
do two or more things at once
Peg system
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

49. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Learning Resource Center

50. 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
Acronym
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
change