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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. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
you take a test
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

2. What does 'to be here and now' mean
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
change
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

3. 9 steps for muscle reading
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
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
change

4. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
cramming

5. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
long-term memory
problems
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
absolute qualifiers

6. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Peg system
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Learning Resource Center

7. Be the _____ you you want to be
problems
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
change

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

9. Diversity is valuable because...

10. Describe three forms of note taking
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
long-term memory
To focus your attention
do not

11. Be the _____ you you want to be
change
you take a test
do two or more things at once
Learning Resource Center

12. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Words such as all - always - never - none
cramming
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Recall

13. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
True
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Learning Resource Center
absolute qualifiers

14. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Peg system
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

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

16. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
To focus your attention
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

17. What is an absolute qualifier?
Acrostic
Acronym
Words such as all - always - never - none
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

18. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
do two or more things at once
do not
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

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

20. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Words such as all - always - never - none
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
cramming
totally enjoy them

21. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
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
Acrostic
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

22. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
problems
do not
totally enjoy them
Recall

23. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
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
totally enjoy them
Learning Resource Center

24. Grades are a measure of how well...
you take a test
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

25. What does 'to be here and now' mean
To focus your attention
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
True

26. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
do not
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

27. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Acrostic
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

28. How should a chapter preview be done
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
problems
change
totally enjoy them

29. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
cramming
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

30. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
10 second outline
Learning Resource Center
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

31. What is an absolute qualifier?
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
Words such as all - always - never - none
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

32. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Learning Resource Center
problems
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

33. 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
10 second outline
problems

34. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
problems
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
problems
Words such as all - always - never - none

35. Describe three forms of note taking
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
totally enjoy them
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

36. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
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
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
long-term memory

37. 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
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
problems

38. 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
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Acronym

39. Some reading assignments require only a...
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
10 second outline
Acronym
long-term memory

40. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

41. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
you take a test
Acrostic
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

42. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Recall
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
10 second outline
absolute qualifiers

43. 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
True
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

44. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
long-term memory
totally enjoy them
change
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

45. Grades are a measure of how well...
problems
you take a test
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
True

46. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
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
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
do not
Peg system

47. Diversity is valuable because...

48. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
To focus your attention
Acrostic
Recall
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

49. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
long-term memory
Peg system
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

50. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
True
absolute qualifiers
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions