FYE Midterm Exam Study Guide, Practice Questions and Review 2026
In general, for a source to be _________, it has to be peer reviewed, which means the article
was blindly scrutinized by experts in the field prior to publication. - correct answer ✔✔scholarly
Which of the following is not a suggested method of how to survive college?
A. Learn to change behaviors, patterns, and approaches
B. Prioritize and learn time management
C. Adopt internal locus of control mentality
D. Recognize that college is pretty much just like high school was - correct answer ✔✔D
A fact about change is that it requires an __________ locus of control. - correct answer
✔✔internal
Goals should be SMART. What does the M mean? - correct answer ✔✔Measurable
Success in college requires adjustments in (a) attitude, (b) adaptability (change management),
and (c) _____ commitment. - correct answer ✔✔time
Students who get ________ typically do better in college than those who simply show up to
class. - correct answer ✔✔involved
______ motivators are typically reward and punishment motivation. Examples include doing a
good job to get a raise or avoid being disciplined. - correct answer ✔✔external
_______ motivators are typically personal enrichment motivation. Examples include doing a
good job because doing so makes you feel proud of yourself. - correct answer ✔✔internal
In general, for a source to be _________, it has to be peer reviewed, which means the article
was blindly scrutinized by experts in the field prior to publication. - correct answer ✔✔scholarly
Which of the following is not a suggested method of how to survive college?
A. Learn to change behaviors, patterns, and approaches
B. Prioritize and learn time management
C. Adopt internal locus of control mentality
D. Recognize that college is pretty much just like high school was - correct answer ✔✔D
A fact about change is that it requires an __________ locus of control. - correct answer
✔✔internal
Goals should be SMART. What does the M mean? - correct answer ✔✔Measurable
Success in college requires adjustments in (a) attitude, (b) adaptability (change management),
and (c) _____ commitment. - correct answer ✔✔time
Students who get ________ typically do better in college than those who simply show up to
class. - correct answer ✔✔involved
______ motivators are typically reward and punishment motivation. Examples include doing a
good job to get a raise or avoid being disciplined. - correct answer ✔✔external
_______ motivators are typically personal enrichment motivation. Examples include doing a
good job because doing so makes you feel proud of yourself. - correct answer ✔✔internal
