rapid, superficial reading of material to determine central ideas and main elements.
What is skimming?
100
______ is what happens when you ask a question and move towards an answer.
What is thinking?
100
What is intelligence?
Intelligence is, as defined by H. Gardner, an ability to solve problems or create products that are of value in a culture.
100
What is a syllabus?
A comprehensive outline of course topics and assignments.
100
Define short term memory.
Short term memory is the brain’s temporary information storehouse in which information remains for a limited time (from a few seconds to half a minute).
200
Is a principle or quality that you consider important (family, friends, school, etc.)
What is a value?
200
______ is letting your mind wander to come up with thoughts and ideas.
What is brainstorming?
200
Locus of control is your personal type of motivation. This contains 2 types:
1. Motivation by external factors (parents, circumstances, luck, grades, instructors’ feedback, etc.)
2. Motivation by internal factors (values, attitudes, etc.)
200
What is bias?
A preference or inclination, especially one that prevents even-handed judgment.
200
Explain academic integrity.
Academic integrity is following a code of moral values in all aspects of academic life—classes, assignments, tests, papers, projects, and relationships with students and faculty.
300
is an end toward which you direct your efforts.
What is a goal?
300
________is a brain filter through which sensory information enters the brain and is sent to short term memory.
What is a sensory register?
300
Explain the parts of listening.
The parts of listening are as follows:
1. Sensation stage (hearing)- The stage in which the listener hears the message and the ears pick up the sound waves.
2. Interpretation stage- The stage where the listener attaches meaning to the message.
3. Evaluation stage- The stage where the listener judges the message against personal needs and values.
4. Reaction stage- The stage where the listener provides feedback to the speaker through questions and comments.
300
What are verbal signposts?
Spoken words or phrases that call attention to information that follows.
300
Define stress. What does it cause?
Stress is physical or mental strain or tension produced in reaction to pressure. Causes you to get sick and die.
400
Is a system of rapid handwriting that employs symbols, abbreviations, and shortened words to represent words and phrases.
What is shorthand?
400
_______ is a trusted counselor or guide who takes a special interest in helping you reach your goals.
What is a mentor?
400
What is analytical thinking?
Analytical thinking- A.K.A. critical thinking; engages with information by asking questions and then tries to analyze and evaluate information, often through a problem or decision. It often includes comparing, contrasting, and cause-and-effect thinking.
400
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to understand one’s own and others’ emotions and the ability to use this information as a guide to thinking and behavior.
400
What is practical thinking?
“Common sense” or “street smarts”; Refers to how you adapt to your environment (both people and circumstances), or shape or change your environment to adapt to you, to pursue important goals.
500
is a set of connected ideas, supported by examples, made by a writer to prove or disprove a point
What is an argument?
500
_________is a systematic classification or study of types.
What is typology?
500
What are the 7 ways to avoid procrastination?
The following are way to avoid procrastination:
1. Analyze the effects
2. Set reasonable goals
3. Get started whether you “feel like it” or not
4. Ask for help
5. Don’t expect perfection
6. Reward yourself
7. Break down tasks into smaller ones
500
What is knowledge work?
Work that is primarily concerned with information rather than manual labor.
500
Discuss Oruko lonro ni.
Oruko lonro ni is “your name affects your behavior"