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A college education is correlated with which of the following "less tangible" benefits:
A.making better decisions about health B.making wiser financial decisions C.being better equipped to deal with the daily hassles of life D.All of these |
D.All of these
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Some suggestions in the text to help get started in the right direction to succeed in college include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.Accept responsibility B.Decide what you want C.Realize you can change D.Look to others to motivate you |
D.Look to others to motivate you
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The four steps to the learning cycle are:
A.prepare, absorb, capture, review B.prepare, compare, contrast, renew C.preview, achieve, contrast, receive D.predict, apprehend, contend, review |
A.prepare, absorb, capture, review
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If your learning style clashes hopelessly with an instructor’s teaching style, the best action is:
A.to tell the instructor to teach in a different way. B.to drop the class. C.to adapt your style or study with other students. D.to complain to the dean. |
C.to adapt your style or study with other students.
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The first step to learning is:
A.procrastinate B.prepare C.pretend D.present |
B.prepare
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The text explains that absorbing means:
A.reviewing previous class notes B.soaking up new information or experience C.taking good notes D.comparing new ideas and information to previous material |
B.soaking up new information or experience
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What step of the learning process involves taking notes?
A.Preparing B.Absorbing C.Capturing D.Reviewing |
C.Capturing
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Which of the following sets best describes characteristics students need to succeed in online courses?
A.self-motivation and initiative B.time management and computer skills C.writing and critical thinking ability D.All of the above |
D.All of the above
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The principle of _____________ is simple: every student must do his or her own work.
A.academic honesty B.student integrity C.time management D.motivation |
A.academic honesty
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A goal is a(n) ________ we intend to reach through our own ________.
A.result, actions B.dream, visions C.result, aspirations D.ending point, expectations |
A.result, actions
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In the sentence, “Goals should be realistic,” the word realistic refers to which quality of a goal?
A.how much money you should earn. B.your personal abilities and strengths. C.whether your major will help to steer in the right direction. D.your emotional feelings about achieving the goal. |
B.your personal abilities and strengths.
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In the sentence, “Goals should be specific,” the word specific refers to which quality of a goal?
A.details about what the goal is. B.how well your goal matches your major. C.whether your goal is written down. D.the general reasons for wanting to achieve the goal. |
A.details about what the goal is.
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Which would be a long-term goal? A goal you have set to accomplish:
A.this month B.this year C.after college D.all of these are long-term goals |
C.after college
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Which of the following goal statements is written in a way that shows the person has carefully considered what he or she wants to achieve?
A.I will attend classes regularly. B.I will earn at least a B on my next English paper. C.I will study more this term. D.I will focus more attention in class. |
B.I will earn at least a B on my next English paper.
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Which is NOT one of the four steps to solving a problem?
A.Stay motivated and focused B.Analyze the problem and consider all possible solutions C.Seek help when needed D.Stay positive by assuming it will work itself out |
D.Stay positive by assuming it will work itself out
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Which is NOT one of the four steps to avoiding repeating a problem?
A.Be honest B.Punish yourself C.Take responsibility D.Adjust your attitude |
B.Punish yourself
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Goals can be made more effective by:
A.leaving them in a more generalized form. B.only having long-term goals. C.examining them closely to see what they are really about. D.keeping them to yourself so that no one gets in your way |
C.examining them closely to see what they are really about.
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The text makes 4 suggestions for developing a more successful attitude. Which is NOT one of those?
A.be more upbeat with yourself B.choose who you spend time with C.overcome resistance to change D.criticize any negative thoughts you have |
D.criticize any negative thoughts you have
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Which of the following statements is NOT true of critical thinking?
A.It is the principle of effective decision making. B.It is central to discovering bias and prejudice. C.It is crucial for creating new knowledge. D.It is the only form of thinking and understanding. |
D.It is the only form of thinking and understanding.
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A powerful part of critical thinking is:
A.creative thinking. B.doing something the same way every time. C.ignoring any new thoughts or ideas that you may have. D.making emotional decisions. |
A.creative thinking.
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One point that is emphasized in the text is that creativity is:
A.the way that artists draw pictures. B.wild brainstorming sessions. C.a controlled process for generating new thoughts or ideas. D.how scientists solve problems. |
C.a controlled process for generating new thoughts or ideas.
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Aha! moments :
A.are limited to very few situations. B.only occur when there’s a failure to solve the problem. C.are possible for almost every kind of task or learning situation. D.can only be accomplished by those who inherit creative genes. |
C.are possible for almost every kind of task or learning situation.
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1.According to the text, creativity involves reading, attending lectures, going to movies, and following hyperlinks in order to:
A.gather information to do better on tests. B.increase the information base you have to form new concepts. C.have information at your fingertips. D.increase your vocabulary to better understand new ideas. |
B.increase the information base you have to form new concepts.
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Which of the following would be considered part of critical thinking?
A.Weighing the evidence for a claim. B.Letting go of personal biases about an idea. C.Arriving at reasonable conclusions. D.All of these. |
D.All of these.
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In becoming a critical thinker it is essential to:
A.stick to your assumptions. B.not admit any uncertainties. C.believe all ideas endorsed by a leading authority. D.understand the difference between creative thinking and free-form thinking. |
D.understand the difference between creative thinking and free-form thinking.
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The four basic steps to problem solving are:
A.define the problem, narrow down the problem, generate possibilities, choose the best solution. B.practice critical thinking, plan your solutions, pave the way to success, perform successfully. C.define possible options, narrow down the problem, plan your work, perform your plan. D.narrow down the problem, plan your solutions, reevaluate the problem, choose a new solution. |
A.define the problem, narrow down the problem, generate possibilities, choose the best solution.
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Conducting a brainstorming session works best when you:
A.don't accept ideas that initially seem silly. B.work by yourself whenever possible. C.write all ideas down after the session is completed. D.write whatever comes to mind and avoid making evaluations during the session. |
D.write whatever comes to mind and avoid making evaluations during the session.
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Creativity can be used or demonstrated when :
A.solving a problem. B.doing homework. C.inventing something new. D.All of these |
D.All of these
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Which of the following is NOT a suggested tip for Creative Thinking?
A.Be flexible B.Only use new ideas C.Think metaphorically D.Ask questions |
B.Only use new ideas
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“Listening is nothing more than purposely focusing on what a speaker is saying with the objective of understanding.” In this definition, PURPOSELY FOCUSING ON means:
A.intending to B.hearing C.closely watching D.paying attention to |
D.paying attention to
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“Listening is nothing more than purposely focusing on what a speaker is saying with the objective of understanding.” In this definition, OBJECTIVE means:
A.thought B.goal C.notion D.decision |
B.goal
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The authors state, “Asking questions is one of the most important things you can do in class. Most obviously it allows you to clear up any doubts you may have about the material, but it also helps you take ownership of (and therefore remember) the material.” In this context, “taking ownership of class material” most likely means:
A.memorizing all of your notes from class word for word. B.buying class notes from a local students. C.remembering class material by interacting with it. D.studying it before a test. |
C.remembering class material by interacting with it.
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Which of the following best explains how students should think about instructor-provider material such as notes or Power Point slides?
A.instructor materials can be used in place of textbooks. B.instructor materials have little to do with notes. C.instructor materials are for specifying what is on a test. D.instructor materials are good supplements to notes. |
D.instructor materials are good supplements to notes.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary methods of taking notes?
A.Outlines B.Mnemonics C.Concept Maps D.Cornell method |
B.Mnemonics
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The concept map method for taking notes:
A.uses visualization to help with understanding complex material. B.helps you concentrate on all the words you read. C.shows you how much artistic intelligence you have. D.is only beneficial to straight A students. |
A.uses visualization to help with understanding complex material.
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The Cornell format of note taking consists of:
A.symbols, abbreviations, and concepts. B.a cue column, a notes section, and a footer/summary. C.first-level, second-level, and third-level headings. D.an outline, lists, and charts |
B.a cue column, a notes section, and a footer/summary.
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What two words are missing in the following quote: “Understanding _______ and ______, and being able to think critically about them, is really the key to your success in college learning”?
A.concepts, dates B.reasons, theories C.themes, ideas D.numbers, solutions |
C.themes, ideas
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An example of information that is most frequently stored in short-term memory is:
A.your parents’ birthdays. B.the lyrics to your favorite song that was played frequently while you were in high school and that you recently downloaded on your personal music device. C.the bakery's phone number you just looked up to order a cake on a whim. D.your best friend's address. |
C.the bakery's phone number you just looked up to order a cake on a whim.
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Which of the following is one of the commonly used mnemonic devices?
A.Acronyms B.Acrostics C.Rhymes D.All of these |
D.All of these
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An example of an acronym is:
A.the sentence "Every good boy does fine" musical notes on the piano. B.the word SCUBA, for "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus." C.a rhyme. D.lyrics to a song. |
B.the word SCUBA, for "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus."
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An example of an acrostic is:
A.the sentence "Every good boy does fine" for the musical keys on a piano. B.the word SCUBA for "self contained underwater breathing apparatus." C.a rhyme. D.lyrics to a song. |
A.the sentence "Every good boy does fine" for the musical keys on a piano.
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What is the best way to listen to an instructor's lecture?
A.Sitting in the back so you will not be called upon and thus interrupt your note taking. B.Hoping the instructor is a good performer and keeps you entertained. C.Writing down everything the instructor says word for word. D.Sitting as close to the front as possible. |
D.Sitting as close to the front as possible.
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The process of active reading is a cycle of its own that involves all of the following EXCEPT:
A.Preparing B.Reading C.Revising D.Recording |
C.Revising
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“Active reading is a planned, deliberate set of strategies to engage with text-based materials with the purpose of increasing your understanding.” In this sentence, “set of strategies” means:
A.a group of skills B.specific techniques shown to increase success C.ways to conquer time management D.a form of thinking about a problem. |
B.specific techniques shown to increase success
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Which stage of learning does reading belong to?
A.record B.review/apply C.prepare D.absorb new ideas |
D.absorb new ideas
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Previewing material before you read can:
A.give you more material to memorize. B.take up valuable reading time. C.help develop a plan of attack for the assignment. D.interfere with the starting the assignment. |
C.help develop a plan of attack for the assignment.
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Which of the following is the best way to explain how to read mathematics textbooks?
A.with attention to detail and practice B.with patience and perseverance C.with lots of notes in the margins D.with attention to most important equations |
A.with attention to detail and practice
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When highlighting it is important to:
A.highlight everything in boldface even though it is already emphasized. B.think critically about what you think is most important to remember from the text. C.make sure you highlight as much as possible so you don't leave anything unnoticed. D.only highlight what personally interest you . |
B.think critically about what you think is most important to remember from the text.
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Some of the ways to get the most out of your study time include:
A.having a regular study area that is associated with studying. B.giving yourself adequate time for the subject. C.doing difficult (or boring) subjects first. D.All of these |
D.All of these
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Social Sciences texts cover all of the following except:
A.history B.economics C.political science D.engineering |
D.engineering
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Which of the following is NOT true of academic tests?
A.they demonstrate learning on a specific topic B.they reveal how smart we are in a specific area C.they demonstrate learning at a specific point in time D.they provide a learning opportunity. |
B.they reveal how smart we are in a specific area
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Taking tests is part of which step in the learning process?
A.prepare B.record C.review/apply D.absorb new information. |
C.review/apply
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Effective studying is a(n) _____ process of _____ course material.”
A.ongoing, reviewing B.learning, remembering C.continuous, memorizing D.constant, recalling |
A.ongoing, reviewing
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1.Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which a person feels distress:
A.before a test or exam B.during a test or exam C.after a test or exam D.all of the above |
D.all of the above
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Each study session involves three steps. Which of the following is NOT one of them:
A.Gather your learning B.Apply or visualize the information C.Cement your knowledge D.Conduct a cramming session |
D.Conduct a cramming session
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When taking a test the best way to begin is to:
A.read the directions quickly. B.ignore any verbal directions to keep from getting distracted. C.question yourself about whether you studied enough D.scan the whole test before starting |
D.scan the whole test before starting
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Techniques to use before you take a test include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.conduct daily and weekly reviews. B.study as long as you can stand it before you take a break. C.create review tools like flash cards D.minimize distractions. |
B.study as long as you can stand it before you take a break.
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Which of the following is NOT a general guideline for creating and managing effective study groups?
A.Keep it small B.Look for others with the same learning style as yours C.Go for quality and look for students who are doing well in the course D.Share rolls of moderator and leader |
B.Look for others with the same learning style as yours
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The value of formative assessments (weekly quizzes, pop quizzes, etc) is that they:
A.are usually worth fewer points so don’t affect final grades that much B.give you the opportunity to check what you know so you can direct study time wisely C.scare students into studying D.are over with quickly and don’t take up valuable class time. |
B.give you the opportunity to check what you know so you can direct study time wisely
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The best approach to open-book tests is to:
A.rely only on the textbook. B.focus on the notes taken in class. C.relax and get more sleep since all the material will be at hand. D.prepare by flagging key information beforehand. |
D.prepare by flagging key information beforehand.
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Suggested test-taking strategies include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.Do the hard questions first B.Keep an eye on the time C.Don’t stay up late cramming D.Get to the test site early |
A.Do the hard questions first
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When answering multiple choice questions it is important to:
A.choose the first answer you think is right. B.look for the most unusual answer. C.answer the question in your head before looking at the choices. D.assume it is a trick question. |
C.answer the question in your head before looking at the choices.
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When answering essay questions it is important to:
A.use filler sentences to make your answers longer. B.underline or circle key words and create an outline. C.write on both sides of the paper so the instructor will have less paper to carry. D.leave the best points for last. |
B.underline or circle key words and create an outline.
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Cheating lowers your self-esteem because:
A.it sends you the message that you are not smart enough to make it on your own. B.you fear being caught which increases your stress level C.cheating on tests can make it easier to violate your integrity again D.you don’t learn as much when you cheat. |
A.it sends you the message that you are not smart enough to make it on your own.
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Which of the following has the most effect on creating the “academic environment” that makes college writing different from high school writing?
A.college instructors are specialists in their fields and often teach as though students will become specialists too B.typically there are far fewer students in college classes C.writing isn’t as important in college D.students don’t get any training in writing in high school |
A.college instructors are specialists in their fields and often teach as though students will become specialists too
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When writing a first draft you should:
A.get words on paper. B.expand on your outline. C.not worry about the quality of your writing. D.All of these. |
D.All of these.
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“Drafting” your paper includes which of the following activities?
A.citing your references B.outlining and reading aloud C.fact checking and field testing D.editing and revising the final copy |
B.outlining and reading aloud
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Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested activities for revising a paper:
A.making organizational changes like the re-ordering of paragraphs B.clarifying the thesis or making adjustments between the thesis and supporting points C.adding filler sentences to make your paper longer D.adding new points to strengthen or clarify the presentation |
C.adding filler sentences to make your paper longer
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Which of the following should be a part of revising your draft?
A.Proofread your work. B.Having someone else look over it. C.Take time to revise it. D.All of these. |
D.All of these.
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The text recommends several ways to move forward when you are ready to start drafting an essay. They include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.Reverse outline your paper B.Write your paper’s main point or thesis on a card or a separate sheet of paper C.Focus on details while writing the first draft D.Read your draft aloud |
C.Focus on details while writing the first draft
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Which of the following can affect your written messages?
A.Word choice. B.Sentence construction. C.Punctuation. D.All of these. |
D.All of these.
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Things not to do when dealing with diverse groups of people include:
A.don’t ignore differences B.don’t apply generalizations to individuals C.don’t expect an individual to represent the entire group D.All of the above |
D.All of the above
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Communication involves:
A.Facial expressions. B.Tone of voice. C.Speech and listening D.All of the above |
D.All of the above
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Multiculturalism involves accepting and respecting the ______, feelings, ______ , and experiences of people different from oneself.
A.culture, attitudes B.choices, clothing C.ideas, behaviors D.friendship, senses |
C.ideas, behaviors
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Starting points to seeking new friendships in college include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.Be real and show others who you really are. B.Attempt to get to know the other person. C.Get involved in everything going on around you. D.Be open in your interests and don’t limit yourself. |
C.Get involved in everything going on around you.
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Cultural Diversity refers to differences in:
A.shared identity traits, such as customs, beliefs, and behaviors. B.shared physical traits, such as race, age, and gender C.shared personal traits, such as sexual orientation D.All of the above |
A.shared identity traits, such as customs, beliefs, and behaviors.
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An effective way to improve your ability to communicate would be to:
A.realize that all meaningful communication is verbal. B.be aware of when you are the listener and when you are the speaker. C.talk while you are listening so that you feel more involved. D.ignore nonverbal cues to better concentrate on the words being said. |
B.be aware of when you are the listener and when you are the speaker.
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An “Assertive” communicator is:
A.reluctant to speak up. B.hesitates to say something that others might disagree C.critical of other’s thoughts and ideas D.honest and direct |
D.honest and direct
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All verbal communication is a two-way process in which there is a(n):
A.sender and replier. B.receptor and communicator. C.listener and speaker D.receiver and talker |
C.listener and speaker
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The two things that are necessary for effective conflict resolution are:
A.attitude and communication. B.participation and approach C.experience and adaptation D.attitude and interpretation |
A.attitude and communication.
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Techniques for conflict resolution include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.Listen carefully B.Use “you statements” C.Brainstorm with the other person to find a solution D.Calm yourself down and try to come up with a compromise |
B.Use “you statements”
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Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to respond to harassment:
A.Ignore the behavior B.Tell the person to stop the behavior C.Document the incident D.Report the harassment |
A.Ignore the behavior
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