Study Skills
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Focusing on a task for 25 minutes, then taking a short 3-5 minute break. Repeat.
Using a planner, keeping a routine/color code, decluttering once a week, and using the success formula for studying are examples of what?
Time Management
This psychological pattern in which people doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent, often internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud“.
What is Imposter Syndrome?
What is an INTERNAL Locus of Control?
The belief that control resides internally within yourself. An example of this might be the belief you are able to maintain your grades with hard work and motivation.
Plagiarism, Aiding in Academic Dishonesty, Buying/selling academic materials, Cheating, Resubmitting previously submitted work, & Falsifying documents are all examples of which violation of UB policy?
Academic Integrity
What are techniques you can use before a test to help you perform better?
Take a deep breath before starting, read all directions, start anywhere on the test, keep track of time, answer all questions
What is The Success Formula?
The belief that for every hour in class, you need to study two hours outside of class.
What are Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation?
•Intrinsic motivation (internal): When you do something because it aligns with your interests, passions or personal values.
•Extrinsic motivation (external): When you are motivated by external rewards or negative consequences.
Failing a test and blaming an instructor or tutor for not helping you succeed is an example of what?
External Locus of Control
What are the main two factors of grit?
Perseverance and Passion
What is the Five Day Study Plan?
Includes studying early, using short and frequent study sessions over a block of days (Pomodoro Method), and a consistent review of material
When should you start planning for an academic week?
Sunday:
1.Fixed activities first (class, work, appointments)
2.Study blocks (build in time for studying each day)
3.Personal goals (gym, read non-academic books, music)
4.Social times (clubs, parties, UB events)
What are S.M.A. R. T. Goals?
They are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
We lost the game because we didn’t practice enough is an example of which locus of control?
Internal
If a student feels inadequate and questions why they're in college, or feels like they don’t belong, it is called what?
The Impostor Syndrome
What are some examples of study skills?
Understanding assignments, academic writing, effective note-taking and reading, planning & organization, critical thinking.
How can you eliminate procrastination?
1.Get organized
2.Set simple and achievable goals
3.Create a timeline/schedule
4.Set concrete deadlines
5.Get rid of distractions
6.Time yourself (use an alarm)
7.Take breaks
8.Use incentives
9.Get the hard stuff done first
10.Tell someone about your goals/deadlines
How can a student improve their attitude?
Make clear goals, help themself focus, get sleep, eat/drink healthy, get rid of negative thoughts, pace themself w/benchmarks, prioritize, create consistent routines, use rewards
Being late to class because the weather is bad is an example of which locus of control?
External
Our book describes "Robot Mode" as what?
Simply getting things done
Describe an optimal studying environment.
Finding the best study location, selecting great study music or ambient noise (or quiet whatever works best for you), and limiting possible distractions.
What is a simple term for the difference between the actual amount of time something takes you divided by the amount of time you estimated.
The Fudge Factor
Someone who believes the following things has what kind of mindset? Intelligence, personality & character constantly evolve; Embraces challenges; Not afraid to fail; Wants to learn continuously
A GROWTH Mindset
What is the belief that success resides externally with others, and is out of one's control? For example, believing good grades are due to luck, fate, or other factors.
EXTERNAL Locus of Control
How many hours are there in one week?
168