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60 Cards in this Set
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If you do not know a word in your reading it is better to pass it over than interrupt your concentration.
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True
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Sometimes highlighting a text can provide you with a false sense of security.
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False
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The foreword of a text contains
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information about the author
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The front matter of a text book is
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an endorsement of the book written by someone other than the author
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Most textbooks are designed to be up to date and cover topics in great detail.
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False
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When taking a test you should
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answer the easy questions first
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To prepare physically for an exam you should
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maintain a regular sleep pattern
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Questions containing "always" and "never" and "only" suggest
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the statement is most likely false.
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Questions containing words like "often" and "frequently" suggest
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the statement is most likely true
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The technique of using self-messages rather than stress-provoking is called
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cognitive restructuring
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Instructors tend to prefer essay exams because they promote
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higher order critical thinking
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FAFSA
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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HOPE is checked every spring and at the completion of 30, 60, and 90 hours
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True
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Your financial aid is in jeopardy if you fail to have a 75% rate of completion
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False
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6 Major courses in the College of Business
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Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, MIS and Computer Science
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PRESTIGE college scholarship give students studying in the STEM areas $14,000 a year.
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True
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The Holmes-Rahe test measures your emotional intelligence (EI) on a four scale continuum.
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True
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Deadline for 2013 FAFSA
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April 1st
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The American Indian term "Westobue" means "Festival"
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False
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The yerkes-dodson law was developed to show the relationship between stress and performance.
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True
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One of the most effective ways to study is in a group with other students.
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True
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Short term memory can store somewhere around 7 items
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True
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Because of new technologies and the information explosion
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few people can support themselves without some education beyond high school, most graduates are earning their living by creating, managing and using information
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Critical thinking
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look for evidence before forming a personal opinion
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College graduates tend to make more money than
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non college graduates
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College is different than high school because
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tests are given more frequently
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What challenge would adult and returning students face than 18 year old college students wouldn't?
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They may experience a lack of freedom
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The media often portrays college as
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A place where students drink and party a lot
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To determine your purpose for college you should
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network with people who have similar interests, research the types of job opportunities in your preferred field
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Sociology majors might pursue a career in
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law enforcement
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An innovative individual is someone who
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can evaluate, synthesize and create knowledge
take some risks |
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US Department of Labor's Bureau of Statistics
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provide information about a career
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Studies show that students who study in groups
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are likely to earn the highest grades
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There are over ___________ colleges and universities in the US
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4,000
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College graduates are more likely to
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stay married longer to the same person
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The main purpose of the college experience should be enjoying your new found freedom.
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False
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College will teach you all you need to know for years to come
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False
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General education courses provide the kinds of knowledge and skills you will need the rest of your life
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True
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Most academic advisors would agree that it is a good idea to major in a subject you are really passionate about
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True
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Managing your time while in college is typically easier than when you were in high school.
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False
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In taking control of your life remember
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to spend time doing the things you value most
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A person may procrastinate because
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They fear success
They are bored |
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For each hour spent in class, you should schedule ________ hours of study time
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2
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Two of the most cited differences between high school and college are increased autonomy and
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greater responsibility
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How you manage your time reflects
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what you value
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Time management involves
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knowing your goals
setting priorities carrying out your plans |
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In college, students have more ____________ than they did in high school
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autonomy
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Students who procrastinate in their studies are more likely to
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smoke
have a poor diet |
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When setting your priorities in college, you should consider
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attending class
personal time sleeping |
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Recognizing that you can be in control is the first step to effective time management
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True
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You should always work on a task until it is completely done, no matter how long it takes
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False
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An important aspect of time management is anticipating the unexpected
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True
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Some students procrastinate because they are perfectionists
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True
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Multi-tasking is a good way to avoid procrastination
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False
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Multi-taskers retain more information than those who work on one task at a time.
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False
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When organizing your days, it is important to be flexible.
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True
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Your typical attention span should influence how you develop your class schedule
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True
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A problem with scheduling back to back classes is
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fatigue from sitting in class
lack of time to study right before a big test several exams might be held on the same day |
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The most prevalent crime on campus is Identity Theft
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False
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An "active shooter" is someone actively engaged in looking for targets until they are "neutralized"
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True
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