Intro to College, GS-100 & Campus Resources
True or False
There are 5 learning centers that are free to Valpo students.
False
There are 4 learning centers on campus.
1) Language Resource Center
2) Hesse Learning Resource Center
3) Academic Success Center
4) Judith L. Beumer Writing Center
True or False
Short term goals can always pave the way toward achieving your long term goals.
True
True or False -
Two common types of chunking methods are acronyms and sentences.
False - Acronyms and sentences are two types of mnemonics.
True or False -
When you are answering multiple choice test questions you should always read each possible answer, one at a time, before selecting one.
True - You should read each possible answer, one at a time, before selecting your final answer when you are given a multiple choice test.
True or False
Your classmate uses bold font, headings, and tables in her notes. She is using the matrix method of note-taking.
False - She is using the digital method of note-taking.
Hint: Bold font
True or False
You should study only 5 hours a week for every hour spent in class.
False - You should study 2-3 hours outside of class for every hour spent in class.
True or False
A long-term goal is one that you can complete within days, weeks, or months.
False - A short-term goal is one that you can complete within days, weeks, or months.
True or False
When you "try to find connections between information you already know and information you are trying to learn" you are using the memory technique of elaboration.
True - Elaboration occurs when you try to find connections between information you already know and information you are trying to learn.
A - Guessing
B - Good reason
C - You've answered all test results with answer A and want to change it up.
B - If you have a good reason to change your answer, you should do it.
Your friend asks you to buy 20 items at the store. Given what you know about the capacity of working memory, how many items are you most likely to remember?
A - 5
B - 7
C - 9
D - 11
B - You are likely to recall 7 items.
Select the average salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree?
A - $46,000
B - $57,000
C - $63,000
B - $57,000
State what grade you are likely to earn if you aim for an A in the course.
A
Select the three main processes within our memory system.
A - Encoding, Processing, Retrieval
B - Encoding, Storage, Retrieval
C - Processing, Encoding, Retrieval
The three main processes within our memory system are:
B - Encoding, Storage, Retrieval
Before you begin to answer test questions, you should:
A: Be sure not to waste time by jotting down ideas for essay questions.
B: Be sure to identify how much time you have for each question.
B - Before you begin to answer test questions, you should be sure to identify how much time you have for each question.
True or False
An example of the defier procrastination style is: "I feel I work best under pressure."
False - "I feel I work best under pressure" is a statement used for crisis-maker procrastination style.
After 6 years (on average) what percentage of incoming first year students have graduated?
A - 22%
B - 34%
C - 43%
D - 48%
34% of students who start college achieve a certificate, AA degree or Bachelor degree within 6 years.
Explain the term "time traps".
An activity that takes up a lot of time and is typically unproductive.
List the three steps in the 3R process.
1) Read material
2) Recite material without looking at it
3) Review/read material again
True or False -
Students sometimes prefer multiple choice but perform equally well on multiple choice and essay exams.
True - Students prefer multiple choice but perform equally well on multiple choice and essay exams.
True or False
The 6 types of procrastination styles are:
Crisis maker, Defier, Believer, Overdoer, Perfectionist, Worrier
False -
The 6 types of procrastination styles are:
Crisis maker, Defier, Dreamer, Overdoer, Perfectionist, Worrier
Earning what type of degree will result in you earning approximately 1 million more dollars in your lifetime?
Bachelor's degree
How long do long-term goals take to accomplish?
A - 3 months
B - 6 months
C - 8 months
D - Between 3 - 6 months
E - 6 months or longer
E - 6 months or longer
Working and long term memory belong to what stage of our memory process?
A - 1st stage
B - 2nd stage
C - 3rd stage
Working and long term memory belong to the second stage of our memory process (also known as storage).
You should spend approximately ____ of your time on the proofreading part of the process when responding to an essay question.
A - 1/4 of your time
B - 1/5 of your time
C - 1/3 of your time
B - You should spend approximately 1/5 of your time on the proofreading part of the process when responding to an essay question.
One type of goal-setting is the ABC's approach. What do the letters A, B, C, and S mean?
A - Aim High
B - Believe in yourself
C - Care and commit
S - Specify and self-reflect