SLS 1510 Mindtap M1-5

midterm coreeeee

What is the most powerful resource college education gives access to?

other people

Rhashan is beginning college and wants to ask about course requirements for his major. Whom should he turn to for guidance?

his academic advisor

What is the best advice for someone who had excellent grades in high school and wants to maintain academic success in college?

Embrace new learning strategies wherever possible.

Kiara is a student with a disability who will start college in another part of the country this month. She is excited about the new adventure, but unsure what to expect. What is good advice for her?

She should know that if she feels anxious and homesick, there are resources at college which can help her.

What is a sign of mastery?

a sense of deep satisfaction

Which statement is true of mastery?

Mastery can be learned.

What does a responsible student do when they are bored with a class?

Experiment with new study techniques.

What is a master student's attitude toward risk?

Risks should be taken, even if failure is a real possibility.

Fatima is a master student. What is her attitude toward change?

Fatima is not frightened of the unknown—even the unknown within herself.

Gerardo wishes to become a master student. What kind of classes should he take?

Gerardo should take as wide a variety of classes as possible.

What is a master student's perspective on various emotions?

Anxiety should be embraced and explored.

Who is embodying a master student quality?

Deedee, who is willing to laugh at themselves.

Jolene does not know how best to approach her text, The Essential Guide to Becoming a Master Student. What should she do?

She should read the text in any order she wants, but she should apply its ideas in her own life.

What part of the Master Student Process involves choosing new outcomes that you'd like to create?

intention

What part of the Master Student Process involves observing your feelings?

discovery

What part of the Master Student Process involves changing the way you live?

action

Kendra wants to write a discovery statement, but isn't sure how to form one. What is an example of a discovery statement?

I'm afraid to succeed because I don't know what responsibilities that will bring.

What is the role of discomfort when crafting a discovery statement?

Discomfort is a sign that an insight is likely close at hand.

Tyrese has gone through several drafts of intention statements before coming up with a draft that satisfies them and will be effective. Which is it?

I will review my notes for 15 minutes a day after each physics class.

What is a good rule to follow when writing an intention statement?

Make sure the intention statement is observable and measurable.

Jermaine wants to put their discovery and intention statements into action. What is the best way to do so?

Do something that involves their body.

Which statement about the Master Student Process is accurate?

The Master Student Process is a continuous cycle.

What is the ideal relationship between intention statements and action?

Intention statements should immediately spur action, no matter how small.

Which statement is true of the Discovery Wheel?

The Discovery Wheel is an overview of what is working in our lives right now, and what may not be.

Xi is approaching the Discovery Wheel for the first time. What should they do?

Xi should be as honest as possible with themselves when completing the exercise.

People are the most important resources you will have access to in college.

true

Academic advisors will not help you plan your class schedule for a semester.

false

Showing up for class is not as important as completing reading assignments for classes.

false

One sign of a master student is that they are burdened with their work.

false

An intention statement should not include the word "try."

true

Some people prefer to perceive by absorbing information through feeling or concrete experience. How are they most likely to absorb information?

through their five senses

According to psychologist David Kolb, what is the general term that refers to the second part of learning, in which we respond to new experiences?

processing

Some people like to process by watching. What is another term for this preference?

reflective observation

Jhumpa very carefully and thoroughly reads through the car owner's manual and accompanying Web-based content, information, and instructional videos before even turning the key to start the car for the first time. What kind of learning does she likely prefer?

learning by thinking

What type of student prefers to come up with theories in a structured setting?

a student who learns by thinking

What type of student is most likely to embrace the risk of failure while learning?

a student who learns by thinking

What type of student is most likely to embrace a highly structured classroom setting with clear expectations and daily lists of tasks that involve problem solving through deep analysis?

a student who learns by thinking

What would someone with a preference for visual learning prefer most?

a series of diagrams

Abdullah is in a chemistry class where there are a lot of hands-on experiments, an aspect of the class he looks forward to every time. What kind of learner is Abdullah?

a learner with a kinesthetic learning preference

What would someone with a preference for read/write learning prefer most?

a text-based handout

If Raza wanted to learn more by feeling, what would be a good activity to engage in?

taking a trip to another country for a study-abroad program

If Ellery wanted to learn more by doing, what would be a good activity to engage in?

trying out a new way of studying and seeing how it worked

What would be good advice for someone who wanted to enhance their visual learning?

Use a variety of fonts and colors in your notes from class.

Jair wants to enhance his kinesthetic learning. What would be an effective way for him to do so?

taking a trip to the museum

Kris has been changing their study habits recently. They read passages out loud, make presentations for their study group, and ask questions of their instructor during office hours. What type of learning is Kris focusing on?

auditory learning

Bobbie has a keen interest in experimentation. They don't have a problem with failure, as long as they can learn from it. They want to branch out and try a new type of studying. What would be a good activity they could engage in which would help make a change?

Bobbie could copy what their instructor says directly in their notes.

Jim has been trying something new in his studying. He doesn't consider himself an artist, but has been making charts and diagrams, and when he reads, he's training himself to focus on bold or italic text in his books. What type of learning is Jim attempting to enhance?

visual learning

Which statement is true of learning styles?

Learning preferences can evolve over time.

When Harry asks his boss, Shonda what she thinks of his pitch for a new company logo, she tells him she'd like to set aside a meeting to talk through several ideas. What type of learning style does Shonda likely gravitate toward?

auditory learning

Greta and Henry receive a new computer for their birthday. While Henry opens the box, plugs in the computer, and starts figuring out how to use it, Greta studies the instruction manual carefully. Which statement is true of Greta and Henry's learning preferences?

Greta is a read/write learner; Henry is a kinesthetic learner.

What is good advice for forming a study group or work team?

Try to select people who have a wide variety of learning styles.

Joelle has just completed a group project that had some successes but did not meet some goals. What type of question should Joelle ask in the meeting to discuss the project after its completion?

What if…?

Shakira wants to allow for deeper thinking in the group project she is leading. What should her policy be in regard to handouts or PDF attachments?

Use charts and diagrams in handouts and PDF documents.

Chris is uncomfortable because of occasional conflicts that arise in a group project they are in charge of. What is good advice for Chris to follow?

Chris should introduce a conversation about learning styles.

Which of the following questions reflects an act of metacognition?

What is a better way for me to remember where I put my car keys?

Learning preferences are usually concrete and unchangeable.

false

The term "learning styles" refers to a personal preference, not a universal truth.

true

People who learn by feeling tend to be more emotionally expressive than those who have other learning styles.

false

Someone who prefers to process by doing (active experimentation) in the David Kolb model would likely be a visual learner in the VARK model.

false

Learners with a read/write preference enjoy conversation, discussion, and debate.

false

When it comes to time and money management, which of the following should you do?

Put your wants and desires into written form.

What is true of the resource of time?

It is equally distributed among all human beings.

What is the source of most money problems?

spending more than is available

Charlie is having trouble getting started on a project. What should they tell themselves in order to make progress?

This project does not have to be perfect.

What does the text suggest about motivation?

The concept of motivation is a myth.

Imani would like to run a half-marathon in June but is out of training. If it is January now, what should she do?

Begin each day by putting her running clothes on and taking a brisk walk.

What is the best approach to setting goals?

Make them distinct and specific.

Why is it a good idea to change your goals into habits?

Habits give you a system for making daily progress.

Yi has been brainstorming goals she has on paper in order to increase her chances of success. Which of these written goals will likely be the most useful to her?

I will call my grandmother once a week on Sunday.

What is a reasonable timeline for the completion of a midterm goal?

one to five years (1-5 years)

What is a good example of a long-term goal?

I will make a significant contribution to reversing the effects of climate change.

What is a good example of a short-term goal?

I will run the Chicago Marathon in October.

Which person is most likely to be fulfilled based on the type of goals that they set?

Quinn, who has a large number of goals related to many areas: spirituality, career, health, and education.

Which of the following is BEST to do with all of your nonclass time?

Keep it scheduled into sections.

What is a project?

A goal that you want to achieve during this term that requires more than one action.

What is the best way to organize study time?

Budget two hours of study time for every one-hour class, and set aside multiple days to study per week.

Chester has a notebook which contains lists of important things he wants to get done but that do not have deadlines, and now wants to make a new list of projects. Which of these would go on his project list?

Find a life partner.

Joelle is making a project list, and wants to move some items to other lists to make her project list clear. Which of these would NOT belong on her project list?

Take out the recycling.

Which activity is most consistent with an end-of-term review?

Ask whether your goals are aligned with your core values.

Which of the following attitudes is LEAST likely to fuel procrastination and keep you from experiencing the rewards in life that you deserve?

"I can learn from my mistakes."

When you are interviewing for a job or asking a current employer for a raise, you might get asked the question: What figure do you have in mind? Which of the following is the best advice to take when responding to this question?

Avoid naming a figure and instead ask what range they have in mind.

If you want to end money worries by spending less, which of the following would be the BEST way to do so?

Don't compete with big spenders.

Kevon is worried about how much his higher education will cost. What is good advice for him to follow?

Speak to the financial aid office about programs you may qualify for.

Which of the following is good advice if you are planning to use credit cards with CAUTION?

Avoid cash advances on credit cards.

What is the surest way to manage debt?

Avoid it altogether.

Time is a renewable resource.

false

Simply writing down the assumption that you expect perfection from yourself will not help you stop procrastinating.

false

When forming long-term goals, do not expect significant payoff in the short-term.

true

Living with integrity is much easier than living without it.

false

Getting a cash advance on a credit card at an ATM is the same as getting cash from a debit card linked to a checking account.

false

What DOESN'T Muscle Reading do?

decrease energy

Which of the following should you do BEFORE you read?

preview

Why is it a good idea to outline before you read?

Outlining actively organizes your thoughts about the assignment and can help make complex information easier to understand.

What is the order of the three steps in the Phase 1 of Muscle Reading?

preview, outline, question

What is the order of the three steps in Phase 3 of Muscle Reading?

recite, review, review again

Why is it helpful to flag answers as you read?

It involves the kinesthetic senses of touch and motion, helping to build strong neural pathways in your memory.

After you read, which of the following should you do … and then do again?

review

How should a successful reader take confusion?

as a cue to change reading strategies

Which of the following is NOT good advice if you are trying to overcome confusion as you read?

Avoid skipping around.

What part of Muscle Reading follows reading?

recite