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Life Skills Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
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 strength to stand up for what you know is right






2. Expressing your ideas - reflection on you - with proper grammar and choice of words






3. Reading only the parts of a written work that outline or summarize its content






4. A place that is comfortable - quiet - has everything that you need - and you are sitting up.






5. To see your self working where you want to - competently handling clients - and feeling at ease and happy with your situation






6. The ability to be dependable - to make wise decisions - and to accept the result of your actions and decisions






7. Admired or wanted as a friend






8. Something you choose or make up your mind about after thinking over all possible choices






9. To be alert to what one is doing at a particular moment






10. The conscious act of planning your life rather than just letting things happen






11. An important indicator of maturity






12. Principles of good character - proper conduct - and moral judgement - expressed through personality - human relations - and professional image.






13. Listening and responding with full attention to whats being said






14. Being an active - helpful membership in a community






15. Getting others to do things for you by appealing to their emotions of empathy...






16. Reading through a book or document quickly - picking out main ideas and key points






17. Put a stop to negative or _________ thoughts that can work against you.






18. A statement that sets forth the values that an individual or institution lives by and that establishes future goals.






19. A combination of understanding - empathy - and acceptance






20. A time when you feel most energetic and motivated.






21. To make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order of most to least important - - if you can - do the difficult things first






22. Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today






23. Result of your choice






24. The identifiction of long- and short-term goals.






25. DOing things that are helpful or healthy






26. Things that you want to accomplish in one year or less






27. The compulsion to do things perfectly






28. Do not be self critical - motivate yourself - change your vocabulary - remember you are not alone.






29. Take small bites of the information - hilight or underline key words and phrases - quiz yourself on small sections to ensure understanding






30. The best way to approach a complicated - long-term team project






31. An interest in other people






32. Something you give up in order to get something more important






33. Not doing anything harmful - unsafe - or against the law






34. Voice that makes an impression






35. Subtly skillful handling of a situation - using tact






36. Things that you want to accomplish in over one year






37. Identify the decision of problem - consider the alternatives - choose the best alternatives - act on the decision - evaluate the decision






38. Speak with confidence - stand tall - use good grammar. Success is a skill.






39. Procrastination - perfectionism - lack of a game plan






40. You need to know the basics: addition - subtraction. You should also know fractions - decimals - and percentages - also need to know how chemical and physical reactions occur in many situations






41. Part of the Golden Rule - treat others as you want to be treated






42. Getting the best out of oneself - knowing the difference between 'want' and 'need' and knowing the importance of time






43. Things like active listening - that help you share feelings - thoughts - and information with others






44. Based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to reach your goals






45. Outlining what you have to say or do before you get to it






46. Not succumbing to influence from friends to do or not to do something






47. The ability to be truthful and fair






48. Build on your strengths - practice doing whatever it is that helps you maintain a positive...






49. Do not depend on other people's definition of success - you must define your own






50. You need to learn and practice how to speak about your ideas and plans in front of people - organize and express your thoughts - think about why would they care for your words - i.e what's in it for them?