College 103 Midterm Exam
QUESTIONS & CORRECT
SOLUTIONS!!
The most important skill you'll need to learn in college is? - ANSWERKeep learning
throughout your life
College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be
evaluated on? - ANSWERThe basis of merit
Which of these high-impact practices are you most likely to encounter? -
ANSWERFirst- years seminar
Engaging in "self-learning" in college means that you are_____ -
ANSWERParticipating in field-based "experimental learning" and reflection while
giving back to the community through service
Locus of control refers to - ANSWERHow much control you believe you have over
the events that affect you
If you find yourself frequently saying "I don't have time" , you likely have an_____
locus of control - ANSWERExternal
In 2013, four-year college graduates earned about______ per hour as high school
graduates - ANSWERTwice as much
Today, most college graduates will be prepared for roles in what has become known
as______ - ANSWERThe information economy
Because of new technologies and the information explosion,_____ - ANSWERMost
college graduates will earn their living by creating, managing, and using information
Critical thinking means - ANSWERLooking for evidence before forming a personal
opinion
A legacy student is a student who - ANSWERHas a parent or grandparent who
attended the same college
Cady is unsure of what she wants to do in the future, what steps she should take,
and why she is attending college. College is very different from what she had
expected, and she finds herself considering dropping out. Before making a final
decision, Cady considers the benefits she will receive from having a college
education. Which of the following is the most important benefit she should consider?
- ANSWERHer experience will help her define and achieve her purpose
, What will probably happen if you try to use your memory as your only planner ? -
ANSWERYou will probably forget important events and deadlines
An___ is a calendar that shows all the important dates that are specific to your
campus - ANSWERAcademic calendar
Which of these are commonly found on a academic calendar? - ANSWERAdd/ drop
deadlines
Jenna is using her cellphone's electric calendar to map out her various deadlines,
school and work schedules, and social commitments. What should Jenna do as she
enters her information? - ANSWERUse a different color for each category
What should you do if you look ahead on your calendar and see that you have a
research paper the same week as a test ? - ANSWERFind time to finish some other
assignments early to free up extra study time
A good time manager allows for emergencies by_____ - ANSWERFinishing
assignments before actual due dates
How often should you check your calendar ? - ANSWEROnce or twice each day
When should you check your phone or computer for messages ? - ANSWERAt a set
time
The ability to recognize and manage moods, feelings, and attitudes is referred to
as____ - ANSWEREmotional intelligence
Understanding emotions involves, in part , - ANSWERBy predicting how others might
feel in a particular situation
To develop a better emotional understanding of different situations, you need to
_____ - ANSWERPay attention to emotions instead of ignoring them
The feeling of rejection may cause which physical reaction ? - ANSWERNausea
If you acknowledge and name what you are feeling, you will ___ - ANSWERBe less
likely to be controlled by it
As you work to develop your emotional intelligence, you'll need to consider how to
use____ to evaluate a situation and be helpful to others - ANSWERLogic
Mindy is a first-year college student who has been having a tough time the past few
weeks. Her grades have not been as high as she expected, and she broke up with
her boyfriend after finding out he was seeing someone else on the side. Now she's
feeling depressed and having trouble getting motivated to study and go out with her
friends. What does Mindy need to do in order to regain her motivation ? -
ANSWERThink about ways she has overcome similar challenges in the past
The ability to make decisions and solve problems is an example of ___ -
ANSWERActive Experimentation
QUESTIONS & CORRECT
SOLUTIONS!!
The most important skill you'll need to learn in college is? - ANSWERKeep learning
throughout your life
College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be
evaluated on? - ANSWERThe basis of merit
Which of these high-impact practices are you most likely to encounter? -
ANSWERFirst- years seminar
Engaging in "self-learning" in college means that you are_____ -
ANSWERParticipating in field-based "experimental learning" and reflection while
giving back to the community through service
Locus of control refers to - ANSWERHow much control you believe you have over
the events that affect you
If you find yourself frequently saying "I don't have time" , you likely have an_____
locus of control - ANSWERExternal
In 2013, four-year college graduates earned about______ per hour as high school
graduates - ANSWERTwice as much
Today, most college graduates will be prepared for roles in what has become known
as______ - ANSWERThe information economy
Because of new technologies and the information explosion,_____ - ANSWERMost
college graduates will earn their living by creating, managing, and using information
Critical thinking means - ANSWERLooking for evidence before forming a personal
opinion
A legacy student is a student who - ANSWERHas a parent or grandparent who
attended the same college
Cady is unsure of what she wants to do in the future, what steps she should take,
and why she is attending college. College is very different from what she had
expected, and she finds herself considering dropping out. Before making a final
decision, Cady considers the benefits she will receive from having a college
education. Which of the following is the most important benefit she should consider?
- ANSWERHer experience will help her define and achieve her purpose
, What will probably happen if you try to use your memory as your only planner ? -
ANSWERYou will probably forget important events and deadlines
An___ is a calendar that shows all the important dates that are specific to your
campus - ANSWERAcademic calendar
Which of these are commonly found on a academic calendar? - ANSWERAdd/ drop
deadlines
Jenna is using her cellphone's electric calendar to map out her various deadlines,
school and work schedules, and social commitments. What should Jenna do as she
enters her information? - ANSWERUse a different color for each category
What should you do if you look ahead on your calendar and see that you have a
research paper the same week as a test ? - ANSWERFind time to finish some other
assignments early to free up extra study time
A good time manager allows for emergencies by_____ - ANSWERFinishing
assignments before actual due dates
How often should you check your calendar ? - ANSWEROnce or twice each day
When should you check your phone or computer for messages ? - ANSWERAt a set
time
The ability to recognize and manage moods, feelings, and attitudes is referred to
as____ - ANSWEREmotional intelligence
Understanding emotions involves, in part , - ANSWERBy predicting how others might
feel in a particular situation
To develop a better emotional understanding of different situations, you need to
_____ - ANSWERPay attention to emotions instead of ignoring them
The feeling of rejection may cause which physical reaction ? - ANSWERNausea
If you acknowledge and name what you are feeling, you will ___ - ANSWERBe less
likely to be controlled by it
As you work to develop your emotional intelligence, you'll need to consider how to
use____ to evaluate a situation and be helpful to others - ANSWERLogic
Mindy is a first-year college student who has been having a tough time the past few
weeks. Her grades have not been as high as she expected, and she broke up with
her boyfriend after finding out he was seeing someone else on the side. Now she's
feeling depressed and having trouble getting motivated to study and go out with her
friends. What does Mindy need to do in order to regain her motivation ? -
ANSWERThink about ways she has overcome similar challenges in the past
The ability to make decisions and solve problems is an example of ___ -
ANSWERActive Experimentation
