MSS130 Final Exam Review Flashcards
What is NOT a reason for attending college?
finally bringing your education to an end
A college education improves your ability to
be a critical thinker
The process of evaluation consists of
determining how well the work your produced matches your goals
The process of reanalyzing, questioning, and challenging an underlying assumption is referred to as
critical thinking
Preferred manner of acquiring, using, and thinking about knowledge?
learning style
Students with spatial intelligence
may perform well on geometry tests
What process concentrates more on tasks requiring verbal competence, such as speaking, reading, thinking, and reasoning?
left-brain
“Your future success depends on a single assignment, paper, or test,” is an example of
a self-defeating thought
Stating goals in terms of behavior that can be measured against current accomplishments relates to?
Prepare
Involving the mechanical aspects of completing a task relates to?
Organize
Taking responsibility for your success and failures relates to?
Work
Identifying and challenging your assumptions relates to?
rethink
Congratulating yourself and feeling a sense of satisfaction relates to?
evaluate
What is an example of preparation?
set a goal to get your college degree
What statement best describes the key message of this chapter?
by combining the concepts of preparation, organization, work, evaluation, and rethinking, students can achieve more in college and life
To figure of the best use of your time, you need to determine your
priorities
Learning to make time an ally means
time is used most efficiently
What is an effective way to deal with procrastination?
Break large tasks into small pieces
What is NOT an effective way to balance school and work demands?
impress your employer by accepting as many new job responsibilities as you can
What is NOT a reason for checking items off on your to-do list as they are completed?
It will make you feel guilty for tasks you did not complete, prompting you to complete them
What behaviors will help you when you find yourself falling behind in your schedule?
Reassess your goals and priorities
When should you choose general goals rather than specific activities?
when identifying your priorities for an entire term
Social networking, texting, and emailing are all examples of
distractions that can eat up your time
The purpose of ranking your priorities is to
reveal what is and what is not important to accomplish
How much time should you allocate to your homework?
three hours for every one hour of class
When identifying priorities for an entire term you should
choose goals rather than specific activities
The goal of time management is to
permit you to make informed choices as to how you use your time
The problem with a goal such as “pass all my classes” is that it is too
general
Assessing the way you currently manage your time is the first step in improving your
time management
Learning when to say no and preparing for interruptions allows you to
take control and follow your schedule
Prior to class, skimming your notes from the last lecture and reviewing the summary section of your assigned reading is
performing a pre-class warm-up
Using a loose-leaf notebook for taking notes allows you to
go back and change the page order if necessary
The involuntary act of sensing sound is referred to as
hearing
Using indentation to indicate a relationship among concepts is referred to as
taking notes in an outline form
While in class, focus on the projected PowerPoint slides and
add definitions and formulas to your notes
The most important aspect of taking notes is
active listening and thinking
The underlying main idea of a lecture, or the meaning behind the overt message you hear, is referred to in the text as the
meta-message
An instructor whose lecture style is fairly boring is
a good reminder that it is the students responsibility to learn the materials
As you consider using good note-taking tips while in class, listen closely for key words and phrases, then
use abbreviations
Actively listening while taking notes is characterized by
listening for key ideas
Linking new info to what you already know, integrating the info, and creating concept maps will help you to remember material better
rethinking
To better absorb key ideas from the classes you attend, you should
review the lecture notes for five to ten mins immediately after class
When you’re using materials from the library, it can be more challenging to take notes. You should
look for key ideas, definitions, quotations, and formulas
Paying special attention to your first class is one way to
identify your instructor’s goals for the courses
When you incorporate the rethinking phrase of the POWER plan, you
integrate everything you know and create a concept map
What is NOT one of the three main types of stressors?
irrational stressors
Stress is
the physical and emotional response to events that threaten or challenge us
A personal stressor is a
major life event that produces a negative physical and psychological reaction
A stress-related illness
is more likely to affect a student if he/she has experienced a number of stressors in the past year
Janet’s been missing classes, is having trouble sleeping, and has withdrawn from her friends. These may be warning signs of
suicide
Post-traumatic stress disorder is characterized by
psychological disorders in which a highly stressful event has long-lasting consequences
Coping is referred to as
the effort to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the threats that lead to stress
Social support is referred to as
assistance and comfort supplied by others in times of stress
Use POWER. Plan to cope with stress. When you prepare, you
ready yourself physically
Identify what is most important for you to achieve, and use your time and energy to accomplish these
high priority goals
You have gained 20lbs since starting college. Which one of these pieces of advice would help you the most?
Discuss your weight issues with your doctor or campus dietitian and develop a plan to eat healthier
You exercise regularly, use your bed for sleeping and not doing homework, and avoid caffeine after lunch. Your focus is on
getting a good night’s rest
Exercising can be a chore, so the best thing to do is
choose an exercise that you like to do
A daily hassle is a
minor irritant of life that doesn’t affect us too much
It is beneficial to write out your stressors because
it puts you in control and can help you figure out ways to cope with the problem
What type of question tends to focus on the big picture?
essay
Tests including short-answer and fill-in questions can be very difficult for some students because
unlike multiple-choice and matching tests, the answers are not right on the page
An effective way to manage test anxiety is to
prepare thoroughly
Test anxiety is a
temporary condition characterized by fears and concerns about taking a test
Learn relaxation techniques to
reduce test anxiety
A small, informal group of students whose purpose is to help members work together and prepare for a test is referred to as
study group
Advantages of study groups include all of the following EXCEPT
they work well for all students, regardless of learning style
Hurried, last-time studying is referred to as
cramming
Although there may be times when you can’t study properly, in the long run it can be said that
cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results
What would you automatically eliminate?
Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy
If an essay question asks you to critique a statement or concept, your answer will
judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept
If an essay question asks you to evaluate a concept, your answer will
provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification
If an essay question asks you to outline a concept, your answer will
provide an overarching framework or explanation
When writing an answer to an essay question, it is important to
identify key words in the question so that all parts of the question are answered in the essay
Academic honesty means
only turning in your own work
An advance organizer is
a clue to the meaning and organization of new reading material that paves the way for later
Examples of advance organizers are
outlines, overviews, and objectives
The preface, intro, and table of contents to a book are referred to as
front matter
The length of time you can sustain focus is your
attention span
If you can’t remember the meaning of a word when reading in a foreign language you should
try to figure it out using its context
You will find it easier to concentrate on longer reading assignments if you
break them into several smaller segments
POWER stands for
prepare, organize, work, evaluate, rethink
The process of practicing and learning material is referred to as
rehearsal
A formal technique used to make material more readily remembered is referred to as
an acrostic
A word or phrase formed by the first letters of series of terms is referred to as
a acronym
A sentence in which the first letters of the words correspond to the material that is to be remembered is referred to as
an acrostic
Two particularly useful thinking tools are rereading and
thinking deeply
Evaluation of what you’ve read is crucial. It consists of
identifying main ideas and their values
Pretending to explain your reading material to a fellow classmate helps you to
identify weak spots in your understand of the material
A video message service is a
means of communicating face to face using your computer, laptop, or smartphone
What is an example of a classroom presentation program?
PowerPoint slides
The Internet
provides the backbone of virtual communication
The criminal practice of attempting to trick email users into disclosing personal info such as bank acct or credit card numbers is known as
phishing
Technology in which instructions upload in-class lectures, slides, and vids to a website, which students can later access to review the material presented in class is referred to as
lecture capture technology
When you write a formal email message, it is important to keep the following in mind:
make sure the the recipient knows who you are
What is one practice you can follow to keep from sexual predators on the web?
Don’t arrange to meet anyone who you’ve only met on the web unless it’s through a reputable website
Where do potential employers look to find out info about the individual they might hire?
social networking sites
Why might you consider using distance learning as a way of taking a class?
You can take classes that are not offered at your college
A common drawback of distance learning programs can be
the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students
Courses that combine traditional face-to-face and online methods are referred to as
blended courses
The classification numbers that tells you where to find a particular book in the library is known as the
call number
A program that provides a way of navigation around the info on the web is referred to as a
browser
A means of “jumping” automatically from one web page to another is referred to as a
link
A person who evaluates people primarily on the basis of their membership in a particular group is
prejudiced
Beliefs and expectations about members of a group that are held simply because of their membership in the group are referred to as
stereotypes
Someone who discriminates
directs his or her behavior toward individuals based on their membership in a group
Culture is referred to as
the learned behaviors, belfies, and attitudes that are characteristic of an individual society or population, and the products that people create
Ethnicity is referred to as
shared national origins or cultural patterns
Biologically determined physical characteristics that set one group apart from the others
race
Cultural competence is
knowledge and understanding about the other races, ethnic groups, cultures, and minority groups
What is the first step toward overcoming stereotypes and developing cultural competence?
exploring your own prejudices and stereotypes
You have been juggling too many obligations and are on social overload. You never have a moment to yourself. This is a type of
loneliness
Which of the following is an important technique for both avoiding and handling conflicts?
using “I” statements
Technique of verbal listening in which a listener rephrase what a speaker has said, trying to echo the speaker’s meaning, is referred to as
reflective feedback
In a conflict situation, using phrases such as, “Tell me more,” or “Can you give me an example of that?” are part of which conflict-resolution strategy?
asking for clarification
You’re a first-year student. Your significant other has decided to end your relationship. How can you begin the path toward emotional recovery?
accept your feelings and keep busy studying and other activities
Relationship for 5 years ; you completed degree and have a solid job ; what should your s/o do to remain strong in the relationship?
accept that you have changed and transform in the relationship with you
John is a white, Italian American student at a diverse university. He can begin to develop his cultural competence by
taking a course in world religions
