COL 103 Mid Term QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Which statement BEST describes how college differs from high school?
a. Tests are given more frequently.
b. Instructors monitor your progress more closely.
c. You will probably be part of a more diverse student body.
d. You have fewer potential friends to choose from. - ANSWERc. You will probably
be part of a more diverse student body
Sophia is a non-traditional student, what advantage does she have over traditional
students?
a. She has more life experience, which instructors often respect.
b. She has less time to do homework because she has family responsibilities.
c. She may have to miss class on occasion to take care of her kids.
d. She has more freedom than the teenagers in her classes because she owns a
car. - ANSWERa. She has more life experience, which instructors often respect.
Gene and Patty are partners but have conflicting schedules, he gives in, what skill
did he use?
a. Empathy
b. Self-regard
c. Assertiveness
d. Independence - ANSWERa. Empathy
Optimistic people ___________.
a. Are typically inflexible.
b. Look on the bright side of problems.
c. Are immune to stress.
d. Lack impulse control - ANSWERb. look the bright side of problems.
Which is NOT a sign that you are thriving in college and life?
a. You reach only the goals that others have set for you.
b. You go beyond minimum requirements to meet and exceed your goals.
c. You are reaching your peak performance.
d. You are deriving your maximum amount of self-satisfaction, self-esteem, and
pleasure - ANSWERa. You reach only the goals that others have set for you.
Howie's instructor didn't notice his email, what should he have put in the subject
line?
, a. Tuesday's homework.
b. Howie's homework.
c. Literature 101 homework.
d. Howie Johnson, Literature 101 homework, 9/5/2014 - ANSWERd. Howie Johnson,
Literature 101 homework, 9/5/2014
Anna is nervous about meeting her advisor, what can she do to have a valuable
experience?
a. Schedule her appointment for the end of the term.
b. Ask to audit senior-level courses.
c. Make a list of majors that her parents recommended.
d. Map out her time frame and goals. - ANSWERd. Map out her time frame and
goals.
Developing coping mechanisms and life skills lead to ________.
a. Aggression
b. Resilience
c. Stress
d. Empathy - ANSWERb. Resilience
Mindy has lost her motivation due to a bad break up, how can she regain her
motivation?
a. Wait for someone to come along and give her positive reinforcement
b. Go through the motions while waiting for inspiration to strike.
c. Think about ways she has overcome similar challenges in the past.
d. Wait for the situation to get bad enough that she is forced to take action. -
ANSWERc. Think about ways she has overcome similar challenges in the past.
Which is a component to building your resilience?
a. Formulation a plan.
b. Checking your progress on a regular basis.
c. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses.
d. Developing a positive view of yourself. - ANSWERd. Developing a positive view of
yourself.
Which of these are commonly found on an academic calendar?
a. Family birthdays
b. Add/drop deadlines
c. Reading assignments
d. Study group meeting times and dates - ANSWERb. Add/drop deadlines
How often should you check your calendar?
a. Three to five times each day
b. Once or twice each day
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Which statement BEST describes how college differs from high school?
a. Tests are given more frequently.
b. Instructors monitor your progress more closely.
c. You will probably be part of a more diverse student body.
d. You have fewer potential friends to choose from. - ANSWERc. You will probably
be part of a more diverse student body
Sophia is a non-traditional student, what advantage does she have over traditional
students?
a. She has more life experience, which instructors often respect.
b. She has less time to do homework because she has family responsibilities.
c. She may have to miss class on occasion to take care of her kids.
d. She has more freedom than the teenagers in her classes because she owns a
car. - ANSWERa. She has more life experience, which instructors often respect.
Gene and Patty are partners but have conflicting schedules, he gives in, what skill
did he use?
a. Empathy
b. Self-regard
c. Assertiveness
d. Independence - ANSWERa. Empathy
Optimistic people ___________.
a. Are typically inflexible.
b. Look on the bright side of problems.
c. Are immune to stress.
d. Lack impulse control - ANSWERb. look the bright side of problems.
Which is NOT a sign that you are thriving in college and life?
a. You reach only the goals that others have set for you.
b. You go beyond minimum requirements to meet and exceed your goals.
c. You are reaching your peak performance.
d. You are deriving your maximum amount of self-satisfaction, self-esteem, and
pleasure - ANSWERa. You reach only the goals that others have set for you.
Howie's instructor didn't notice his email, what should he have put in the subject
line?
, a. Tuesday's homework.
b. Howie's homework.
c. Literature 101 homework.
d. Howie Johnson, Literature 101 homework, 9/5/2014 - ANSWERd. Howie Johnson,
Literature 101 homework, 9/5/2014
Anna is nervous about meeting her advisor, what can she do to have a valuable
experience?
a. Schedule her appointment for the end of the term.
b. Ask to audit senior-level courses.
c. Make a list of majors that her parents recommended.
d. Map out her time frame and goals. - ANSWERd. Map out her time frame and
goals.
Developing coping mechanisms and life skills lead to ________.
a. Aggression
b. Resilience
c. Stress
d. Empathy - ANSWERb. Resilience
Mindy has lost her motivation due to a bad break up, how can she regain her
motivation?
a. Wait for someone to come along and give her positive reinforcement
b. Go through the motions while waiting for inspiration to strike.
c. Think about ways she has overcome similar challenges in the past.
d. Wait for the situation to get bad enough that she is forced to take action. -
ANSWERc. Think about ways she has overcome similar challenges in the past.
Which is a component to building your resilience?
a. Formulation a plan.
b. Checking your progress on a regular basis.
c. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses.
d. Developing a positive view of yourself. - ANSWERd. Developing a positive view of
yourself.
Which of these are commonly found on an academic calendar?
a. Family birthdays
b. Add/drop deadlines
c. Reading assignments
d. Study group meeting times and dates - ANSWERb. Add/drop deadlines
How often should you check your calendar?
a. Three to five times each day
b. Once or twice each day
