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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. What is an absolute qualifier?
problems
Words such as all - always - never - none
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
Acronym

2. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Learning Resource Center
absolute qualifiers
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

3. 9 steps for muscle reading
To focus your attention
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Peg system

4. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
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
Acrostic
Learning Resource Center

5. Key words are paired with numbers
Peg system
do two or more things at once
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
Learning Resource Center

6. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
cramming
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
absolute qualifiers

7. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
absolute qualifiers
Acronym
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

8. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Acronym
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
absolute qualifiers

9. Diversity is valuable because...

10. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
do not
do two or more things at once
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

11. Some reading assignments require only a...
change
long-term memory
To focus your attention
10 second outline

12. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Acrostic
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

13. 9 steps for muscle reading
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Peg system
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

14. 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
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
cramming
Acrostic

15. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
change
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
you take a test
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

16. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
True
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
To focus your attention
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

17. How should a chapter preview be done
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
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

18. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
totally enjoy them

19. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
cramming
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
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

20. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
totally enjoy them
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

21. Describe three forms of note taking
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Learning Resource Center
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

22. Be the _____ you you want to be
long-term memory
change
cramming
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again

23. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
do not
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
do not

24. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
True
you take a test
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

25. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
problems
10 second outline

26. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
do not
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain

27. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

28. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Recall
cramming
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

29. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Peg system
absolute qualifiers
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline

30. Describe three forms of note taking
Acrostic
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

31. 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
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Learning Resource Center
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions

32. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
cramming
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

33. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

34. What does 'to be here and now' mean
do not
To focus your attention
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Acrostic

35. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments
change
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
To focus your attention
do not

36. Grades are a measure of how well...
cramming
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
you take a test
Peg system

37. Key words are paired with numbers
Peg system
Learning Resource Center
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

38. The guidelines for making intention statements
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Words such as all - always - never - none
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
do not

39. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
Recall
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
totally enjoy them
absolute qualifiers

40. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
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
Recall

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

42. 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
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
do not

43. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
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
absolute qualifiers
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions

44. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
absolute qualifiers
long-term memory

45. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
do not
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
To focus your attention
Recall

46. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
absolute qualifiers
totally enjoy them
cramming
Recall

47. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
long-term memory
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
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

48. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
absolute qualifiers
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
change
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

49. The 'AHA' happens because of...
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
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
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

50. What is an absolute qualifier?
totally enjoy them
Words such as all - always - never - none
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form