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It is inappropriate for you and your peers to discuss class topics outside of the
classroom. - ANSWER-False
Which activity will enhance your social growth at college? - ANSWER-Befriending
people whose religion differs from yours
Each of your instructors will have specific academic expectations of you. - ANSWER-
True
If you want to find out the date of the midterm exam, where should you look on the
course syllabus? - ANSWER-Course Schedule
If you wanted to find an explanation of your school's grading system, where should you
look? - ANSWER-Student Handbook
If you are experiencing trouble studying and remembering information, you should
speak to someone at the - ANSWER-Academic Support and Tutoring Office.
Where should you go if you want to find out whether you qualify for any scholarships or
grants? - ANSWER-Financial Aid Office
One way to show instructors that you are interested in the course they teach is to -
ANSWER-ask thoughtful questions.
You should stay in touch with your mentor and keep him or her updated on how you're
doing throughout college. - ANSWER-True
The more people you meet early on in your college career, the more support you can
build for yourself. - ANSWER-True
Amanda is studying for a test in her Greek Mythology class. Although the course isn't
related to her major, she wants to do well on the test because getting good grades gives
her a sense of pride. Which type of motivation does Amanda have for doing well on her
test? - ANSWER-Intrinsic
Which statement about goals is false? - ANSWER-The more general your goals, the
easier it will be to identify whether you have achieved them.
, Freewriting is part of which step of creating a SMART goal? - ANSWER-Brainstorming
and creating your "first draft" goals.
In order to be attainable, a goal must be - ANSWER-realistic
After finishing the first draft of a research paper, Diego asked a staff member at the
writing center to look it over and give it some feedback. When he sat down to discuss
the paper with the reviewer, he was told that it needed a lot of work. There were many
spelling errors and some of his arguments lacked sufficient evidence. After he left,
Diego reflected on the reviewer's feedback and told himself that he knows he can do
better, and then dedicated the next few nights to revising his paper. Diego can be
described as having a(n) __________ mindset. - ANSWER-Growth
As you develop your goals, you should try to focus on __________ short-term goals at
one time. - ANSWER-three to five
Once you have established a SMART goal, you should never change it under any
circumstances. - ANSWER-False
Having the right mindset can impact the decisions you make, your actions, and the way
you deal with challenges along the way. - ANSWER-True
Tim doesn't particularly enjoy his science classes nor is he passionate about dedicating
his life to helping others. However, he decided to study to be a surgeon, because he
knows that surgeons typically earn a high salary. Which type of motivation does Tim
have for becoming a surgeon? - ANSWER-Extrinsic
To be a SMART goal, a goal must be - ANSWER-Specific
When studying, the more you can examine material using your personal learning
preferences, the more likely you are to understand and remember it. - ANSWER-True
__________ like to make judgments with their hearts. - ANSWER-Feeling types
The amount of material covered in exams in high school is much greater than the
amount of material covered in exams in college. - ANSWER-False
When Emily took the MBTI, she found out that she is a thinking type. With this in mind,
which type of assignment would Emily likely enjoy most? - ANSWER-A research
assignment that requires her to examine both sides of an issue
Adalyn is concerned because her grades have been slipping in her Political Science
class. She does all of the assigned reading, hasn't missed a single class, and always
takes notes. The class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and she sets aside
time to study on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. However, when she sits down to
study, she often has trouble remembering the context of her notes. Which strategy
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It is inappropriate for you and your peers to discuss class topics outside of the
classroom. - ANSWER-False
Which activity will enhance your social growth at college? - ANSWER-Befriending
people whose religion differs from yours
Each of your instructors will have specific academic expectations of you. - ANSWER-
True
If you want to find out the date of the midterm exam, where should you look on the
course syllabus? - ANSWER-Course Schedule
If you wanted to find an explanation of your school's grading system, where should you
look? - ANSWER-Student Handbook
If you are experiencing trouble studying and remembering information, you should
speak to someone at the - ANSWER-Academic Support and Tutoring Office.
Where should you go if you want to find out whether you qualify for any scholarships or
grants? - ANSWER-Financial Aid Office
One way to show instructors that you are interested in the course they teach is to -
ANSWER-ask thoughtful questions.
You should stay in touch with your mentor and keep him or her updated on how you're
doing throughout college. - ANSWER-True
The more people you meet early on in your college career, the more support you can
build for yourself. - ANSWER-True
Amanda is studying for a test in her Greek Mythology class. Although the course isn't
related to her major, she wants to do well on the test because getting good grades gives
her a sense of pride. Which type of motivation does Amanda have for doing well on her
test? - ANSWER-Intrinsic
Which statement about goals is false? - ANSWER-The more general your goals, the
easier it will be to identify whether you have achieved them.
, Freewriting is part of which step of creating a SMART goal? - ANSWER-Brainstorming
and creating your "first draft" goals.
In order to be attainable, a goal must be - ANSWER-realistic
After finishing the first draft of a research paper, Diego asked a staff member at the
writing center to look it over and give it some feedback. When he sat down to discuss
the paper with the reviewer, he was told that it needed a lot of work. There were many
spelling errors and some of his arguments lacked sufficient evidence. After he left,
Diego reflected on the reviewer's feedback and told himself that he knows he can do
better, and then dedicated the next few nights to revising his paper. Diego can be
described as having a(n) __________ mindset. - ANSWER-Growth
As you develop your goals, you should try to focus on __________ short-term goals at
one time. - ANSWER-three to five
Once you have established a SMART goal, you should never change it under any
circumstances. - ANSWER-False
Having the right mindset can impact the decisions you make, your actions, and the way
you deal with challenges along the way. - ANSWER-True
Tim doesn't particularly enjoy his science classes nor is he passionate about dedicating
his life to helping others. However, he decided to study to be a surgeon, because he
knows that surgeons typically earn a high salary. Which type of motivation does Tim
have for becoming a surgeon? - ANSWER-Extrinsic
To be a SMART goal, a goal must be - ANSWER-Specific
When studying, the more you can examine material using your personal learning
preferences, the more likely you are to understand and remember it. - ANSWER-True
__________ like to make judgments with their hearts. - ANSWER-Feeling types
The amount of material covered in exams in high school is much greater than the
amount of material covered in exams in college. - ANSWER-False
When Emily took the MBTI, she found out that she is a thinking type. With this in mind,
which type of assignment would Emily likely enjoy most? - ANSWER-A research
assignment that requires her to examine both sides of an issue
Adalyn is concerned because her grades have been slipping in her Political Science
class. She does all of the assigned reading, hasn't missed a single class, and always
takes notes. The class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and she sets aside
time to study on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. However, when she sits down to
study, she often has trouble remembering the context of her notes. Which strategy
