Vocabulary
a principle you consider important
values
Brian failed his first exam. What are some things he can do in order to make sure he doesn't fail his second exam?
1. Go to SI
2. Go to office hours
3. Attend study groups
4. Study more
Is attendance mandatory in this class?
Yes
a trusted counselor or guide who takes special interest in helping you reach your goals
Does Dr. Kelly hold a state title for swimming?
True or False
True
What is obesity?
a major factor in the development of adult-onset diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, and other illnesses (66% of people in the US are overweight or obese)
Jennifer got 3 hours of sleep before an exam. How many hours is she missing in order to function properly?
Jennifer is missing 4-6 hours of sleep.
She should get at least 7-9 hours of sleep per day.
How long did the Study Skills Paper have to be?
2 pages doubled spaced
no more than 3 pages
What is verbal signpost?
something that is rendered important; if the instructor says this, then it is something you need to write down because you will probably see it again
Who were the two out of class presenters we had so far?
Credit Union
A guy from the UREC
a tool for managing your time; keeps track of events and commitments, schedule goal-related tasks and rank tasks according to priority
Linda has a shift tonight but she has a big exam tomorrow morning that she has not studied for. What should she do?
A. Call in sick
B. Be honest and see if her boss can find someone to fill in
C. Go in anyway and study after work
B. Be honest and see if her boss can find someone to fill in
How many exams are given in this class?
two, a midterm and a final exam
What are the types of exercises to do in order to maintain good health?
cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility
How many people are in this class including Dr. Kelly?
(Not today but in total)
54
What is stress?
physical or mental strain or tension produced in reaction to pressure; a common cause for it is waiting till the last minute
Susan studied 3 hours for her first exam and she made an A. Susan thinks that she doesn't need to prepare for more than 3 hours for her second exam so she decides to go to Tigerland the night before her second exam.
What are two things she is doing wrong?
1. She should not underestimate exams
2. She needs to study instead of going to Tigerland
How many percents is the group presentation worth of your entire grade?
20%
What is SQ3R
Survey
Question
Read
Recite
Review
What are two substances released under stress?
cortisol and adrenaline (causes the fight or flee)
general skills learned through a job or life experience that you can use with (or transfer to) a new and different job or career
transferable skills
Janie has a big exam tomorrow but her best friend's birthday is tonight and promised that she would celebrate before she knew about her exam. What should Janie do?
A. Celebrate and study after
B. Pull an all-nighter
C. Study and reschedule a separate celebration
C. Study and reschedule
What kind of exercising does Dr. Kelly do?
swimming
What is the 3 note taking system we discussed in class?
Cornell Notes
Think links
Charting Method
Where is long-term memory stored?
Cortex