Comprehensive Guide to College Success Skills: Key Strategies and Research Insights

Professors will likely expect you to read the textbook before class, take notes during class, and study between classes. These expectations are unwritten assumptions which sociologists refer to as

Hidden Rules

During college, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with your professors and classmates. Expanding your ______ will be important during and after college

Network

Which of the following can be referred to as the contract of the course

Syllabus

Successful college students use their resources. It can sometimes be difficult, but asking for _____ is important key to success

Help

Sometimes you will be required to take courses that may not immediately seem to relate to your major. What should you do

Connect the content to your life goals

If you are a student with learning based goals you may find that you are

a) often reluctant to share your ideas with others because of what they might think about you

b) not eager to answer questions in class because you might see things differently than most of the students in the class

c) tempted to take only "easy" classes or the ones other students have rated as being easy A's

d) all above

None of above

Professors will likely expect you to read the textbook before class, take notes during class, and study between classes. These expectations are unwritten assumptions which sociologists refer to as

Hidden Rules

During college, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with your professors and classmates. Expanding your ______ will be important during and after college

Network

Which of the following can be referred to as the contract of the course

Syllabus

Successful college students use their resources. It can sometimes be difficult, but asking for _____ is important key to success

Help

Sometimes you will be required to take courses that may not immediately seem to relate to your major. What should you do

Connect the content to your life goals

If you are a student with learning based goals you may find that you are

a) often reluctant to share your ideas with others because of what they might think about you

b) not eager to answer questions in class because you might see things differently than most of the students in the class

c) tempted to take only "easy" classes or the ones other students have rated as being easy A's

d) all above

None of above

Stanford psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck is the pioneer in research on mindsets; her theory of fixed versus growth mindset has had a great impact on education and Dr. Angela Duckworth (creator of the concept of academic Grit) says growth mindset may be one of the best ways to develop Grit. According to Dr. Dweck, if you have a fixed mindset

you tend to believe that intelligence is something you are born with and you either have it or you don't.

If you are a student with performance-based goals, you may find that you are

a) unwilling to move outside your comfort zone

b) worried about what other people think about you, especially if they think you are smart or not

c) worried about what other people think about you, especially if they think you are smart or not

d) All of the above

e) none of above

all of the above

UGT is different than other learning theories because it is based on

a) the learner's own wants and expectations

b) how learning content affects the learning outcome.

c) the ways delivery systems affect the learning process.

d) All of the above.

e) None of the above

the learner's own wants and expectations

Which of the following is an idea reflecting grit?

"I just kept telling myself to try again and I didn't give up even though it was hard and took me a long time to finish."

Author Paul Stoltz created used GRIT as an acronym to help remember the attributes of a grit mindset. According to Stoltz, GRIT stands for

Growth, Resilience, Instinct, Tenacity

Ideas about learning styles [for example, the VAK (that some people are visual leaners whereas others are auditory and some are kinesthetic)]

are limited in scope and lack the support of empirical research.

Being persistent in working towards a goal in school and not giving up - even if it is hard work and takes a long time - is a quality referred to as

academic grit.

The most useful way for a student to use results about learning styles and personality types is to

The most useful way for a student to use results about learning styles and personality types is to

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one of the most popular personality assessments. The MBTI

all of the above

What is the difference between equality and equity?

Equity means everyone gets what they need; equality means everyone gets the same thing

Which of the following is NOT true about personal identity?

It remains stable and consistent over time

Alex feels like they embody a range of gender expressions including male and female. They do not completely or consistently identify with male or female and would prefer not to be referred to by the pronouns he or she. Alex prefers the gender-neutral pronouns of they, them, and theirs. Alex may identify as:

Gender fluid

Dr. Brenan has a personal goal to increase the inclusivity of her sociology curriculum. Which of the following strategies would be lest likely to help her achieve this goal?

Requiring students to read the textbook

Walter and Trina are planning a campus event focused on equity and inclusion. Several students would like to help with the event by delivering speeches. Which of the following speeches would NOT be aligned with the topics of equity and inclusion?

The importance of untimed tests for all students

Leading with empathy and kindness in all online interactions and treating each other with respect and dignity is called:

Digital civility

Colin is a football player who is majoring in chemistry. He is a second-generation Chinese American. During a casual conversation, one of Colin's classmates asked, "Aren't your people good at science?" This is an example of:

Microaggression

Each person views the world through their own unique combination of identities. This overlapping of identities is referred to as:

Intersectionality

Wanda noticed that her algebra professor calls on male students more often than female students, even when more females raise their hands to answer a question. Her professor also seems more interested and supportive when male students ask questions in class. Wanda is beginning to wonder if her professor has a(n) _____ regarding females and math.

Implicit bias

Alvin is an assistant manager at the bookstore. He is responsible for supervising other employees and ensuring that everything is completed with a certain level of excellence. Corin, Alvin's roommate, has complained to the residence hall staff that Alvin is bossy and overly picky about everything in their dorm room. Alvin may need to reflect on how his _____ changes in different situations.

Role identity

Keith and Norene are arguing about whose psychology professor is the best. Keith believe his professor is the best because she gives them the notes before class. Norene believes her professor is the best because he uses short videos to demonstrate his lessons. Their conversation indicates that they may have different:

Values

Learning how to mindfully participate in virtual communities in a manner that allows us to exhibit more agency and productivity, while experiencing less stress can be achieved through developing:

Social media literacy

While we may not always consider it, most of our interactions communicate something to others. Why is it important to reflect on what you are unintentionally communicating?

People react to messages they perceive in facial expressions and body language

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the context of communication?

Words and visual

One downside to digital communication is that there are often fewer _____ cues, which can impact our ability to understand the emotional tone of the message.

Nonverbal

When using online communication tools, it is important to learn how to interact without offending or annoying others. This is commonly referred to as:

Netiquette

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using acronyms (I don't know = IDK)?

Everyone will understand your message.

Your history professor requires you to participate in online discussions each week. This week's discussion involves a debatable question. The professor wants students to choose a side and defend their position. What is the best strategy for presenting your thoughts?

Provide a statement of your position supported by facts from the content

Some messages indicate the need for a response while others do not. Which of the following messages would NOT necessarily need a response?

Dr. Franco posted an announcement in the online course to inform students of the upcoming exam.

Analytical thinking requires the establishment of component parts; examples of component parts do not include

None of the above.

A key to critical thinking is determining or identifying the problem or situation; which of the following is not on the list of critical components to identifying the problem?

Conduct limited research.

In general, critical thinking means

making a judgment after carefully analyzing perspectives, opinions or experimental results.

Which of the following is not a recommendation of Roger von Oech?

None of the above.

Who is Roger von Oech?

The President of Creative Think, a California consulting firm.

When students were surveyed about the kind of thinking they considered to be most important in their academic studies, the majority chose

critical thinking.

An example of hyper organization is

analyzing and listing the components of a research paper (generating ideas, selecting a topic, researching, reviewing the literature, outlining, drafting, reviewing and revising).

In discussing Bloom's Taxonomy, the author pointed out that although it was created in 1948, it was revised in 2001 to

re-label the highest level of thinking as Create.

According to the information presented in this chapter, when you are faced with a problem to solve, you must assess the skills you will need, including:

creative, analytical and critical thinking skills (perhaps a combination of skills).

The following is an example of creative thinking:

All of the above.

Which of the following is not a mnemonic?

None of the above.

When you are preparing for the optimal study session, you should remember to

put your phone out of sight, preferably in another room.

Generally speaking, keep in mind that

different kinds of tests may require different study strategies.

In the realm of learning and studying, which conditions warrant memorization?

A Spanish or French course requiring you have a good vocabulary.

Which of the following statements about sleep are accurate?

Lack of sleep impairs judgment, focus and overall mood.

If information is important and we are exposed to it frequently, the brain will store the information for us in

our long-term memory.

In this chapter, the author says one of the best ways to learn something is to

teach a lesson to someone else

Which of the following is not an effective study strategy?

None of the above.

It is important to keep in mind that the better you are at studying and test-taking

All of the above.

The foundation of memory has been explained as

numerous biological devices by which living organisms acquire, retain, and make use of skills and knowledge.

A study done at Emory University in Atlanta found that

a biological change occurs in the brain when you read.

As you evaluate the text you read, it is important to

All of the above.

Recursive reading means

reading, re-reading, and going back to make meaning and connections.

It is recommended that as you are engaged in active reading you should

write down questions that come to mind.

Reading for comprehension is recursive because

All of the above.

When you are working with new content, you may need to schedule more time for reading because

All of the above.

Most college students say that the hardest part of completing the reading for college classes is

the amount of reading that has to be done.

Which of the following is/are example(s) of exploratory reading?

Reading a review of a movie to decide if you want to see it or not

If you are required to read the U.S. Constitution for a history or political science class, you'll need to

do a lot of pre-reading to research the topic, the authors, the signers of the document and that time period in history.

As explained in this book, skimming is

Using guides for understanding (headings, definitions, quotes, tables, transition words, titles, lists with bullets).

Which of the following is NOT a function typically performed by an academic advisor?

Help students apply for financial aid

Change can result from internal or external factors. Which of the following is an example of an internal factor?

Indecision

Claudia is frustrated because she is not moving toward graduation as quickly as she would like. Her parents have recently gotten divorced, which has taken a toll on her ability to focus on her schoolwork and impacted their ability to offer financial support. Claudia now must find a part-time job to help pay for college. Her advisor suggested that she revise her short-term goals. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this advice?

Revising your goals, especially when change is unexpected or external, can help you feel like you are back on track

What is the first step in creating a successful long-term goal?

Think about your values

Which of the following degrees could you earn in two years?

Associate's degree in psychology

Because of her scores on the college entrance exam, Julie was required to take developmental classes in both English and math. Which of the following is NOT true about developmental classes?

They are optional

What is the best thing to do if you realize that your selected major is no longer aligned with your values and long-term goals?

Talk to your advisor

John has a long-term goal of graduating with a bachelor's degree in engineering. His advisor suggests that he needs to create a plan to reach this goal. What is the first step John should take in creating his plan?

Reflect on his values

Johnny recently graduated with his associate's degree in history. He would like to work as a public-school teacher. Unfortunately, he is not qualified to work in this position. Why do you think he is not qualified for this position?

He does not have a bachelor's degree

Being willing and able to ask for help is a strength, not a weakness. There are many benefits to asking for help. Which of the following is NOT a good reason to ask for help?

It is important to make sure you are fulfilling the goals that others have for you

The example of high school homework consisting of worksheets or tasks based on reading or classroom activities reflects which level of Bloom's's Taxonomy presented in chapter 2?

remembering, understanding and applying.

Prioritization involves

ordering tasks and allotting time for them based on their need or value.

To manage your time effectively, you need to plan how long it will take to do each task and then set aside that amount of time; fortunately,

there are some tools and apps to help manage one's time.

A study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 82 percent of high school students reported their typical writing assignments for high school were only one paragraph to one page in length. In contrast, while in college, students may be expected to write

All of the above.

The act of delaying some task that needs to be completed is the definition of

procrastination.

In the survey available in the book, most students report that time management in college is

somewhat difficult.

Effects of procrastination can include all of the following except

Increase in self-esteem

SMART is an acronym created for goals and goal-setting; the acronym stands for

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound.

People procrastinate for different reasons. These reasons can include.....

all of these

There are many strategies for managing the tendency to postpone getting work done, including

getting organized, putting aside distractions and setting priorities.

Hank's mother is trying to help him decide on a career path. She reminds him how well he did in math classes and encourages him to pursue a career in accounting. Hank struggles in his first accounting class in college. What should Hank do?

Talk to his professor and attempt one more accounting course.

Graduates often stay connected to their college through the _______ association.

Alumni

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Career Planning Cycle?

Demonstrate competence

Trenton spent the evening at a networking event. After the event, he reflected on his actions and conversations. Trenton realized that he spent a lot of time talking about what he knows. He thinks he may have made a mistake and probably should have focused more on what he is:

Learning

A career is:

A profession you train for (correct)

There are three types of exercise. Which one is the best?

The one you will do consistently

Maria is concerned about her relationship with Janet. Maria feels like Janet has not been there for her lately. She does not feel appreciated or valued by Janet. Maria and Janet's relationship may be:

Unhealthy

Suppose you could design a suicide prevention workshop, what would you include?

All the above

Francine is concerned that her roommate may be developing problematic drinking behavior. She noticed that her roommate drinks almost every night, usually consuming three or four drinks each night. Francine has seen her roommate have four or five drinks each Friday and Saturday for the past three weeks. Her roommate is exhibiting:

Heavy drinking

Your ability to manage stress, maintain healthy relationships, and meet the demands of daily life are aspects of your ______ health.

Emotional