Journals
Quadrants
Wise Choices in College
Embracing Diversity
On Course at Work
100
On your journals for Adriana's class, there were 2 different point structures that were given depending on the journal, what were the maximum points you could receive for each type?
10 and 50
100
If I am doing something urgent and not important, what Quadrant do I fall into?
Quadrant III
100
In the Wise Choices in College sections of your book, there are always a set of possible choices you can take BEFORE, WHILE, and AFTER the topic involved. Name 3 possible choices you can take on as strategies BEFORE reading for your classes.
Approach reading w/ positive attitude Create a distributed reading schedule Read when you're most alert Read where you can concentrate Review past readings Preview before reading Do a quick read Identify the purpose of what you're reading Create a list of questions
100
__________ is the collection of surface- and deep- level customs and beliefs that get passed on from generation to generation. Fill in the blank.
Culture
100
Another word for emotional intelligence in the workplace is?
Professionalism
200
On Course names 5 important guidelines for creating a meaningful journal, what are they?
1) Copy the directions for each step into your journal 2) Be spontaneous 3) Be honest 4) Be creative 5) Dive deep
200
I am spending most of my nights on Facebook or playing video games. What quadrant does this behavior fall into?
Quadrant IV
200
In every Wise Choices in College section, there are 6 steps/questions you should ask yourself to personalize the strategies that you will use. What are these 6 steps?
What is my present situation? How would I like my situation to be? What are my possible choices? What's the likely outcome of each possible choice? What choice(s) will I commit to doing? How will I evaluate my plan?
200
The upset and stress we experience when confronted with behaviors and beliefs that differ from us is referred to as?
Culture Shock
200
Managing my time well, being dependable, working well with others, and being ethical, are all examples of what type of skills?
Soft skills
300
Adriana gives you 3 points for 2 components of your 10 point journal rubric, what are the 2 components?
Demonstrated effort and Diving deep
300
I am doing something that is not urgent but important, what quadrant am I falling into?
Quadrant II
300
When answering true/false question on a test, what are 2 test-smart strategies for improving your odds if unsure?
If any part is false, answer is false Unconditional words (Always, never, etc.) = probably false Conditional words (sometimes, usually, etc.) = probably true If statement has 2 negatives, cross out to see if T or F (It is uncommon for successful students not to believe in their ability) Words never heard of, guess False Pure guess? Guess true. It's easier for teacher to come up with a true statement than a false one.
300
Collectivistic cultures have a "we/us" orientation and highly regard ____________. Fill in the blank.
Interdependence
300
Provide an example of a hard skill
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400
In Adriana's class, how many points do all of your journals add up to?
410
400
I tend to be a procrastinator, what quadrant does my procrastination fall into?
Quadrant I
400
When organizing study materials, On Course describes possible choices for 2 different types of organizers, what are these 2 different types of organizers?
Linear and Graphic
400
Brief slights and insults that send demeaning messages to members of minority groups are referred to as?
Microaggressions
400
True of False. Choosing an employer whose purpose and values are compatible with your own will assist you greatly to stay motivated
True
500
When you think you have exhausted a topic, write more. Your most valuable thoughts will often take the longest to surface and these thoughts are an example of what?
Diving Deep
500
What quadrant does a creator live in?
Quadrant II
500
When rehearsing and memorizing study materials, 6 memorizing techniques were described in class as possible choices to enhance your memorization. What were these 6 memorization techniques?
Memorize in chunks Memorize with letter cues Memorize with acronyms Memorize with acrostics Memorize with associations Memorize with loci technique
500
Pronouncing Names Correctly, Using Preferred Terms for a Person's Cultural Group, and Learning Nonverbal Behaviors are all ways to ______ _________ to people who are different from you. Fill in the blank.
Show respect
500
In the business world, self management and self discipline to spend the majority of your time doing what is important before it becomes urgent, is referred to as ________ __________.
Doing diligence
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