Chapter 1 - 13 Test Prep

Question 1

The best approach for reviewing material before a test is to ____.

Answer 1

review multiple times using various techniques

Question 2

It is best to view a test as ___

Answer 2

a snapshot of how you are currently doing in class

Question 3

When taking a math or science test, estimation is a valuable technique to ____.

Answer 3

quickly double-check an answer

Question 4

When you schedule the creation of your research paper or speech, it is a good idea to __.

Answer 4

work backwards from the due date

Question 5

You have well-formed opinions about your topic, and you plan to present them in a persuasive speech. You must still do research to make your speech _____.

Answer 5

longer

Question 6

True or False:

Research indicates that the only thing people fear more than public speaking is death

Answer 6

False

Question 7

In the Bloom taxonomy of thinking processes, the highest level involves ______ ideas.

Answer 7

critiquing

Question 8

Of the following, which is most important to critical thinking__?

Answer 8

Asking questions

Question 9

With this strategy, you empty your mind of the “right” way of looking at a problem and strive to see situations in a fresh, new way

Answer 9

Challenge the rules

Question 10

This strategy is based on the idea that if you honor new ideas, they will grow.

Answer 10

Support, acknowledge, and reward creativity

Question 11

True or False:

Paying just the minimum balance on your credit card bill can result in lots of money going to pay interest.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False:
If you are unable to prioritize your time to attend class regularly, most instructors will repeat lectures and other class activities for you individually.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Disinterest is a barrier to memory; you overcome disinterest by ____.

Answer 13

Changing your attitude

Question 14

What are some of the symptoms of depression?

Answer 14

• Sleep (too much or too little).
• Increase in or loss of appetite.
• Overuse of alcohol or prescription or nonprescription drugs.
• Withdrawal from family and friends. Feeling isolated.
• Avoidance or lack of attendance.
• Recurring feelings of anxiety.
• Anger and irritability for no reason.
• Loss of interest in formerly pleasant activities.
• Feelings of simple activities being too much trouble.
• Feeling that other people have much more than you have.

Question 15

To take action without being told, and anticipate needs that need to be taken care of. Has grit. This is being _____.

Answer 15

Proactive

Question 16

Describe, “begin with the end in mind.”

Answer 16

Your ultimate goal, where you want events to take you, what you have in mind at the end of things. See the future you want, and then plan to get there.

Question 17

What does it mean to “put first things first?”

Answer 17

To have more control using a list of priorities. Knowing what you want and need to do makes it easier to say no to distractions. Important goals include your health, taking time to exercise, eat right, and relax.

Question 18

Think Win-Win…

Answer 18

Collaboration. Trusting your partner(s) to accomplish a goal. Building trust by working together.

Question 19

“Seek first to understand, then be understood” is a form of ______.

Answer 19

Assertive behavior

Question 20

What is synergy?

Answer 20

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. Moral of a group.

Question 21

What does it mean to “sharpen the saw?”

Answer 21

Constant and continuous learner. To thirst and hunger for knowledge. To sharpen your understanding.

Question 22

What is at the top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 22

Self-actualization.