Mind over Matter
Define Imposter Syndrome
Psychological pattern where people doubt their own accomplishments and constantly have an internalized fear of being seen as a “fraud”
What is a goal?
The object of a person’s ambition or a desired result
What is the Success formula?
1 credit = 2 hours of studying
What is the pomodoro technique?
Study for intervals of time with breaks in between
True or False: Instructors can choose which sanctions to apply to a student if they are caught breaching Academic integrity?
True
Give three manifestations/causes of Imposter Syndrome
Difficulty in internalizing successes, dismissing success as a simple luck, feelings of self-doubt or incompetence, constant anxiety, belief that will never live up to people’s expectations, fear of failure
Scenario: Your friend is constantly complaining about getting 0s on her tests because her professor is the worst. She later explains it's because she misses her class's tests because she arrives late but only because she has to climb so many flights of stairs to get to the class since the elevator is broken. What type of locus of control is the friend displaying?
External locus of control
Give three examples of time management strategies
planner, color coding, create your own deadlines, task manager app
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue so that you not only understand the
information but also can use that information to make informed
Decisions is called?
Critical thinking
What is academic probation?
Academic Probation
A student is on academic probation and not in academic good standing if
his/her cumulative UB GPA is 2.000 or greater but his/her most recent two
consecutive semester GPAs (fall/spring) are less than 2.000
What is the difference between a fixed and growth mindset?
A fixed mindset avoids failure and challenges, stick to what they know, and take feedback personally. Growth mindset wants to confront and embrace challenges, not afraid of failure.
What does S.M.A.R.T goals stand for?
Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
when you do something because it aligns with your interests, passions or personal values. when you are motivated by external rewards or negative consequences.
What is spaced repetition?
a learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals over time.
What is academic dismissal?
A student enrolled at UB for two or more semesters who has a cumulative UB GPA less than 2.000 and a quality point deficit of 20 or greater points will be dismissed
from the university regardless of his/her most recent semester GPA. Completion
Rate 67% or lower
Grit is a positive mindset based on an individual’s ________ and _______to achieve a goal
Perseverance and passion
Explain the difference between internal locus of control and external locus of control
Internal locus of control believes that we have the power to control ourselves and the world around us while external locus of control is the idea that we have no control over events or things that people do.
Time boxing is an example of time management, what does it suggest you do?
schedule specific blocks of time for each task on your daily
list.
a mindset or behavior where students go through the motions of completing academic tasks without genuine engagement or deep understanding, often just focusing on memorization
robot mode/passive learning
Scenario:
A student is assigned a research paper for their history class. Instead of writing their own analysis, the student copies several paragraphs from an online article without using quotation marks or providing any citations. They submit the paper as their own work, hoping the instructor won't notice. When the instructor runs the paper through detection software, it reveals that significant portions of the text were copied directly from the article without proper attribution. What is the student being charged with?
Plagiarism
Imagine a student is struggling turning in their assignments on time and has not been passing their tests and exams. Although they are having a difficult time adjusting to the college workload, they refuse to get help because they do not want to be seen as weak and believe that once they get their grades better they will be “worthy”. What type of Imposter Syndrome does this student have?
The Soloist or the Rugged Individualist
Locus of control has a lot to do with mindset. What mindset is internal locus of control similar to?
Growth mindset
motivation= expectancy x value/ impulsiveness x delay
Procrastination Equation
Scenario: In a chemistry class, students are asked to work in pairs to conduct an experiment on chemical reactions. Instead of just watching a demonstration, they actively mix different substances, observe the reactions, and record the results. Afterward, they discuss their findings with the class and compare their observations with others. What type of learning is this?
Active learning
What is GPA and how do you calculate it?
the total quality points divided by the total
number of credit hours. For example, two A's and three B's in 3-credit- hour courses results in a 3.4 GPA for that semester.