Stress
What’s one sign of stress?
Tiredness, headaches, irritability, or lack of focus.
What is communication?
The exchange of information, ideas, or feelings.
What is a learning style?
A way a person prefers to take in and process information.
What’s one benefit of good time management?
Less stress, better focus, or improved grades.
Name one note-taking format.
Cornell Notes, Outline, Mapping, Charting, or Sentence Method.
True or False: Rest and exercise can reduce stress.
True.
Give one example of positive nonverbal communication during a conversation.
Smiling, nodding, maintaining eye contact, or facing the speaker.
Name one of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences.
Linguistic, logical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist
What is procrastination?
Delaying or putting off tasks you need to do.
What does the acronym SQ3R stand for?
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review.
What’s one effective way to manage stress?
Exercise, rest, talking with someone, time management, breathing techniques, or journaling.
What does active listening mean?
Paying attention, not interrupting, and showing understanding.
True or False: Everyone has only one dominant intelligence.
False — people have multiple intelligences in different strengths.
What is meant by “time as a commodity”?
Time is valuable and should be used wisely because it can’t be replaced.
Why is it important to rewrite notes in your own words?
It helps with comprehension, memory, and making the material personal.
What’s the difference between internal and external sources of stress?
Internal stressors come from your own thoughts or habits (like perfectionism or self-doubt). External stressors come from outside factors (like school, family, or work pressures).
What makes written communication (like emails to your professor) effective?
Being clear, professional, including details (like your name, class, and question), and using correct tone and grammar.
Give one strategy a visual learner might use to study.
Use charts, color-coding, mind maps, or diagrams.
What is your “internal body clock”?
The natural rhythm that affects when you feel most alert or tired.
What’s the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?
The main idea is the central point; details explain or support it.
What’s the difference between distress and eustress?
Distress is negative stress that harms focus or health, while eustress is positive stress that motivates you to perform better.
How can understanding personality types improve communication?
It helps you adapt your style and understand others better.
What’s the difference between learning styles and multiple intelligences?
Learning styles are how you learn best (seeing, hearing, doing), while multiple intelligences are what types of skills or strengths you use to learn.
Name one strategy to overcome procrastination.
Break tasks into smaller steps, set deadlines, remove distractions, reward progress.
What’s the purpose of writing marginal notes?
To summarize key ideas and stay actively engaged while reading on the margins of your reading material.