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Chapter 1 Test—Getting On Course to Your SuccessTRUE/FALSE1.Even though your last school's culture was different than your current school'sculture, you can chooseto learn and adapt to new norms.ANS:TPTS:12.Cultural beliefs have nothing to do with the choices we make.ANS:FPTS:13.Students have fewer choices to make in the higher education culture than in the high school culture.ANS:FPTS:14.The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our choices.ANS:TPTS:15.Lasting learning occurs when we become active learners.ANS:TPTS:16.Mental processing for deep and lasting learning has two dimensions: quality and quantity.ANS:TPTS:17.Successful learners typically use just one deep processing strategy to master complex information andskills.ANS:FPTS:18.Formal and informal feedback (such as scores on quizzes and getting a standing ovation for a speech)is an essential component of all learning. In the CORE learning system, this component is calledRehearsing.ANS:FPTS:1MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE1.The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of thechoiceswe make on a daily basis.ANS:TPTS:12.Mental processing for lasting learning has two dimensions: quality andquantity.ANS:TPTS:13.To create strong neural networks, successful learners connect new skills and information topriorlearning.

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ANS:TPTS:14.Formal and informal feedback (such as scores on quizzes and getting a standing ovation for a speech)is an essential component of all learning. In the CORE learning system, this component is calledRehearsing.ANS:F, EvaluatingPTS:15.Self-esteem is the reputation we have withothers.ANS:F, ourselvesPTS:1MULTIPLE CHOICE1.Travelers to a foreign country are similar to first-time college students because both groups of people____.a.May encounter behaviors that seem strange to themb.May experience culture shockc.May encounter a new language with unfamiliar words and phrasesd.All of the aboveANS:DPTS:12.When experiencing the culture shock of higher education, a first-time college student can turn towhich person for help or advice?a.Classmateb.Advisorc.Tutord.Professore.Librarianf.All of the aboveANS:FPTS:13.Why might a North American student who is required to complete a group project dislike theassignment?a.It is not possible to be successful when working with a group.b.North American cultures often have a deep cultural value of independence overinterdependence.c.Having only one choice rather than several choices increases students' chances for success.ANS:BPTS:14.In Chapter One, we have learned that successful students ____.a.maintain positive core beliefsb.make wise choices at forks in the roadc.accept their weaknessesd.use the same skills for success in the workplace as in collegee.all of the above

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ANS:EPTS:15.Accepting our weaknesses ____.a.means we are judging ourselvesb.signals that we are content to stay as we arec.provides a starting point for developing stronger self-esteemd.makes it impossible to achieve successe.all of the aboveANS:CPTS:16.The CORE learning system is composed of which four elements?a.Collect, Organize, Record, and Eliminateb.Compose, Organize, Rewrite, and Editc.Collaborate, Operate, Rehearse and Evaluated.College, Offices, Regulate, Evaporatee.None of the aboveANS:EPTS:17."Having hard skills gets you hired; lacking soft skills gets you fired." In this statement, what is meantbysoft skills?a.The skills that will be learned inOn Courseb.Time management and prioritizing tasksc.Effective decision-makingd.Setting goals and making a strong efforte.All of the aboveANS:EPTS:18.To excel as a learner, you need to create as many neural networks in your brain as possible. The bestway to do this is to ____.a.connect new learning to previously learned informationb.employ deep processing strategiesc.use distributed practiced.all of the aboveANS:DPTS:19.Prior Learning is one of the three principles of deep and lasting learning because ____.a.clearing away prior learning creates space for new information and skillsb.it can lead to misperceptions about our abilities as learnersc.prior learning is the foundation upon which we build strong attachments to new learningd.new learning strategies cannot be built on prior learning habitse.all of the aboveANS:CPTS:110.In college courses, when you have collected sufficient information by reading the course textbook andtaking accurate and complete class notes, your next step to deep and lasting learning is to ____.a.organize the information in a way that makes sense to youb.practice using the new information many timesc.evaluate the quality of the learning you've doned.evaluate what additional information you need for effective learninge.all of the above

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ANS:APTS:111.After completing the self-assessment inOn Course, your wisest choice with regard to the weaknessesyou discover is to ____.a.disregard their importance to your success in college and in lifeb.accept your weaknesses and resolve to turn your back on themc.accept your weaknesses and place the blame for each weakness where it belongs⎯onyourself or othersd.accept your weaknesses and, when possible, take action to create positive changes⎯inbeliefs and behaviorse.none of the aboveANS:DPTS:112.You have just attended a class in psychology that presented information that was new to you. You tooknotes in class. Afterwards you rewrite and reorganize the notes from the class. Which elements of theCORE Learning System have you engaged in so far?a.Collectb.Collect, Organizec.Collect, Organize, Rehearsed.Collect, Organize, Rehearse, Evaluatee.None of the aboveANS:BPTS:113.Successful people stay on course to their destinations by ____.a.wisely choosing their beliefs and behaviorsb.trying harder in the face of acknowledged weaknessesc.identifying why they have strengths and weaknesses within themselvesd.relying on their luck and past successese.none of the aboveANS:APTS:114.Which of the following suggestions is typically completed in the first week of class by successfulstudents?a.See your advisorb.Read the syllabus for each coursec.Plan to arrive on time for class everydayd.Attend every classe.Buy the required textbooks for each classf.Create a filing system for important college documentsg.Introduce yourself to a few classmatesh.All of the aboveANS:HPTS:115.You have decided to earn a minimum GPA of 2.8 for the current semester. Here are your grades at themid-term of this semester. Do you currently have the minimum GPA you want?Math-1003 Intermediate Algebra3 credit hoursGrade: BEngl-1123 Composition I3 credit hoursGrade: CSpch-1103 Oral Communications3 credit hoursGrade: APE-1202 Bowling2 credit hoursGrade: D

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Psy-1202 First Year Seminar2 credit hoursGrade: Ba.Yesb.NoANS:BPTS:1COMPLETION1.Suppose that you are learning a new way of solving equations in your math class.You have beendoing the math homework. The going has been slow. However, by the time you work on yourtwentieth problem, you notice that you do not have to look at your notes from class or the examples inthe book to work successfully. You have been building structures in your brain called____________________ networks.ANS:neuralPTS:12.The quality of your learning is significantly affected by how often and how longyou engage in varieddeep processing. This factor is called "time on task." The most effective approach to spreading yourstudying over time is called ____________________ practice.ANS:distributedPTS:13.Physical training is to strong muscles as varied deep processing strategies are to strong neural____________________.ANS:networksPTS:14.When employing the CORE learning system, reading text books and attending class are importantways to ____________________ knowledge.ANS:collectPTS:15.Our core ____________________⎯true or false, real or imagined⎯form the inner compass thatguides our choices.ANS:beliefsPTS:1MATCHINGMatch each lettered word or phrase to itsOn Coursedefinition below.a.successb.forks in the road

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c.wise choicesd.cycle of successe.no match1.Positive beliefs lead to effective behaviors which yield results that reinforce positive beliefs2.Staying on course to your desired outcomes and experiences, creating wisdom, happiness, andunconditional self-worth along the way3.Choice points that arise when we meet opportunities or obstacles on the road of life4.Focus on personal goals and achievements that are "inner" or private1.ANS:DPTS:12.ANS:APTS:13.ANS:BPTS:14.ANS:EPTS:1Match the lettered principle of deep and lasting learning to itsOn Courseexplanation below.a.prior learningb.quality of processingc.quantity of processing5.Use frequent practice sessions of sufficient length distributed over time6.Relate new information to previously learned information7.use numerous and varied deep processing strategies5.ANS:CPTS:16.ANS:APTS:17.ANS:BPTS:1Match the lettered principle of deep and lasting learning to the related learning strategy below.a.prior learningb.quality of processingc.quantity of processing8.Use of memorization, mind mapping, focused reading, and mnemonics to learn complex information,for example9.Taking a basics course to strengthen your weakest skills and create strong neural networks10.Use of the correct amount of time on task8.ANS:BPTS:19.ANS:APTS:110.ANS:CPTS:1Match the lettered element of the CORE learning system to its explanation.a.Collectb.Organizec.Rehearsed.Evaluatee.no match11.Practicing to strengthen neural networks and make learning stick12.Using formal and informal feedback to insure accurate and complete learning13.Arranging information to create deep and lasting learning14.Gathering information and skills from sources such as textbooks and class meetings

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11.ANS:CPTS:112.ANS:DPTS:113.ANS:BPTS:114.ANS:APTS:1Match each term with its best meaning or explanation.a.college catalogueb.advisorc.prerequisitesd.general education requirementse.your "major"f.syllabus (sometimes called "first-day handout")g.grade point averageh.official withdrawali.creditsj.course loadk.no match15.The minimum number of required courses from broad fields of study such as math, science,communications16.What you 'earn' when you successfully complete a course17.The average grade for all the courses, that is, all the course credit hours, you have taken incollege⎯usually a range from 0.0 or "F" to 4.0 or "A"18.Completing the paperwork for leaving a course before the end of the semester (usually results in agrade of "W" on your transcript)19.Courses that must be completed before you are eligible to enroll in higher level coursework20.The number of "credit hours" in which you enroll in a given semester21.A contract between you and your instructors who will assume that you've read and understood it22.A counselor or instructor who assists you in making wise choices such as what courses to take23.The area of study in which you are seeking a certificate or degree24.A resource that contains most of the factual information you'll need on the road through college15.ANS:DPTS:116.ANS:IPTS:117.ANS:GPTS:118.ANS:HPTS:119.ANS:CPTS:120.ANS:JPTS:121.ANS:FPTS:122.ANS:BPTS:123.ANS:EPTS:124.ANS:APTS:1ESSAYAnswer as completely as possible.

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1.You and another student from your Biology class have decided to study together for the semester. Youbelieve that working together will enhance your chances of receiving an "A" in the class. (You have agoal of attending Medical School, and this may be the first important step.) You want to design a studyplan for the semester that utilizes the three principles of deep and lasting learning. What are theseprinciples and how, specifically, will you put them into practice this semester?ANS:Answers will vary.PTS:12.Why is high self-esteem so important to success? What can you do to raise your self-esteem?ANS:Answers will vary.PTS:13.Explain the differences between HARD and SOFT skills in the workplace and why employers wanttheir employees to have both. Use specific examples fromOn Courseor your own experience.ANS:Answers will vary.PTS:14.The first model below depicts the CORE Learning System as presented in On Course. Demonstrateyour understanding of this system by explaining why the second model is a less accurate way ofdepicting how human beings learn. Provide examples to clarify your explanation.ANS:Answers will vary.

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Chapter 2 Test—Accepting Personal ResponsibilityTRUE/FALSE1.As long as you resist your role in creating the outcomes and experiences in your life, you will fall farshort of your potential.ANS:TPTS:12.When a Creator is unhappy in the workplace, he or she is likely to blame others or their ownpermanent flaws for their occupational woes.ANS:FPTS:13.Creators make use of the power of wise choices; they believe that there is always an option that willlead them toward the success they want⎯in college or in the workplace.ANS:TPTS:14.A friend says that she will call you, but she never does. Rather than phone or text her, you becomeangryand delete her from your social networking site with the thought, "I'll show you." True or false,according to Albert Ellis, your response to your friend's behavior may be based on an irrational belief.ANS:TPTS:15.Thekey conceptin a reading is the broad main topic, while themain ideais the most important ideaabout the concept.ANS:TPTS:16.Your goal in active reading is toCollectkey concepts, important ideas and supporting details.ANS:TPTS:17.One way a student may increase his or her quantity of processing (which leads to deep and lastinglearning) is to create a distributed reading schedule.ANS:TPTS:18.When we review past readings, we are able to relate new learning to ourprior learningand buildstrong neural networks.ANS:TPTS:19.When you make notes about what you have read or summarize the material in a mindmap, you areemploying all elements of the CORE Learning System:Collect, Organize, Rehearse,andEvaluate.ANS:TPTS:110.Effective highlighting will result in 40-50% of a paragraph being marked for review.ANS:FPTS:1

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11.North American culture typically defines maturity as taking responsibility for one's own life. Based onthis cultural mindset, a North American college student who blames her tutor for the F on her math testwould be considered mature.ANS:FPTS:112.Rosa Parks' decision to not give up her seat is an example of a Creator mindset because she saw morethan one option in a difficult situation.ANS:TPTS:113.Rosa Parks stated that she was "tired of giving in" to the expectation that African Americans must giveup their rights−and seats−to whites. This is an example of the Inner Critic.ANS:FPTS:114.The belief that a higher power or fate is controlling the outcome of our lives is an example of aninternallocus of control.ANS:FPTS:1MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE1.As long as you resist your role increatingthe outcomes and experiences in your life, you will fall farshort of your potential.ANS:TPTS:12.The difference between responding to life as a Victim or a Creator is how we choose to use ourenergy.ANS:TPTS:13.When aCreatoris unhappy in the workplace, he or she is likely to blame others or their ownpermanent flaws for their occupational woes.ANS:F, VictimPTS:14.Creatorsmake use of the power of wise choices; they believe that there is always an option that willlead them toward the success they want⎯in college or in the workplace.ANS:TPTS:15.A friend says that she will call you, but she never does. Rather than phone or text her, you becomeangry and delete her from your social networking site with the thought, "I'll show you." True or false,according to Albert Ellis, your response to your friend's behavior may be based on anirrational belief.ANS:TPTS:1

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6.Reading is one of the most important ways ofCollectingknowledge (thefirst stepin the CORELearning System).ANS:TPTS:17.Mindless readingis characterized by intense mental engagement that leads to significant neuralactivity in the brain, assists deep and lasting learning, and leads to high grades.ANS:F, Active ReadingPTS:18.When reading actively, thesupporting detailprovides the most important information.ANS:F, main ideaPTS:19.The key concept in a reading is the broad main topic, while themain ideais the most important ideaabout the concept.ANS:TPTS:110.Your goal in active reading is toRehearsekey concepts, important ideas and supporting details.ANS:F, CollectPTS:1MULTIPLE CHOICE1.Which of the following is NOT a belief accepted by Creators?a.I am proactive⎯that is, I take action and seek solutions.b.I respect the power of the "luck of the draw," fate, and superstition in creating my success.c.I always have a choice.d.all of the abovee.none of the aboveANS:BPTS:12.The intent of the Inner Critic's judgmental voice, ironically, is good. What is it?a.Listening to the Inner Critic is the only way to create a positive outcome.b.Inner Critic keeps me safe from change and new behaviors.c.Self-judgment is my realistic response to what others have told me about myself.d.Criticizing myself shows that I know my flaws, can eliminate them, and win others'approval.e.none of the aboveANS:DPTS:13.By listening to my Inner Defender voice, I can be sure that ____.a.I will identify who's to blame for circumstances in my life.b.I will trade long-term success for short-term comfort and self-justification.c.I will not have to face difficult changes that may need to be made in my life.

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d.all of the abovee.none of the aboveANS:DPTS:14.The Inner Guide ____.a.seeks to make the best of any situationb.knows that judgment doesn't improve difficult situationsc.observes each situation and asks,Am I on course or off course?d.tells us the impartial truth (to the extent that it is knowable)e.all of the abovef.none of the aboveANS:EPTS:15.Which statement below best describes the ways Victims and Creators use their energy in any situation?a.Victims use all their energy in judging themselves or others, while Creators use theirenergy to solve the problem.b.Creators use all their energy in judging themselves or others, while Victims use theirenergy to solve the problem.c.Victims and Creators use their energy to find the best solutions for the problems they face.d.Creators and Victims use their energy to place blame on the causes of their problems.ANS:APTS:16.When you ask yourself "Do I have a choice here?", the answer you always assume in the Wise-ChoiceProcess is:a.yesb.noc.maybed.all of the abovee.none of the aboveANS:APTS:17.When it comes to finding career opportunities, a Creator will ____.a.read the newspaper daily, loudly complaining about the shortage of 'good' jobsb.tell a few friends that he or she is looking for a job and wait for the phone to ringc.blame their lack of good job experience on bosses that never gave them responsibilities orappreciated their skillsd.read the newspaper daily seeking any opportunity that fits his or her skill set, go to anemployment agency, take a Career Exploration coursee.none of the aboveANS:DPTS:18.As we read inThe Late Paper, Kim received an "F" in psychology when she did not turn in her termpaper on time. What would be the most likely response of Kim's Inner Guide?a."I have made some poor choices. It's time to make a change: I will re-enroll in the class fornext semester."b."I should never have listened to Cindy or Mary⎯this is entirely their fault."c."I knew that school wasn't for me. Arnold was right."d."Who needs this class anyway? Prof. Freud never really liked me. This is proof."ANS:APTS:1

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9.Which of the following is NOT an effective way of disputing your irrational and self-sabotagingbeliefs?a.Offer evidence that your judgments are incorrect.b.Remind yourself that many of the people you know believe the same way about a situationor themselves.c.Offer a positive explanation of the problem.d.Question the importance of the problem.e.Consider that you may be correct in your judgment and offer a plan to improve thesituation.ANS:BPTS:110.Choose the TRUE statement below.a.You choose the thoughts that occupy your mind, and you can take responsibility for them.b.You cannot control the thoughts that occupy your mind.ANS:APTS:111.Which strategy can you use to disprove a stereotype threat?a.Offer evidence that the stereotype is wrong.b.Question the importance of the stereotype.c.Offer a plan to address the stereotyped.All of the aboveANS:DPTS:1MATCHINGMatch each statement with corresponding inner voice.a.Inner Guideb.Inner Defenderc.Inner Critic1.I'm stupid.2.He's stupid.3.I'll never do as well as John; he's a genius.4.I'm not happy with my grade in English; I'll start going to the tutoring center in the morning.5.I'm having so much trouble with my girlfriend; if I fail this test, it'll be all her fault.6.The pre-requisites for the Nursing Program are too difficult; they don't want anyone to get in.7.Okay, this isn't working; I'll make a plan for doing it another way.8.I'll try to be there on time; I'm just not a morning person.9.I deserve a raise after all the work I've done. I've been here three weeks and my boss treats me like aslave.10.No point in even signing up for that math course⎯I've never done well in math.1.ANS:CPTS:12.ANS:BPTS:13.ANS:BPTS:14.ANS:APTS:15.ANS:BPTS:16.ANS:BPTS:17.ANS:APTS:18.ANS:CPTS:1

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9.ANS:BPTS:110.ANS:APTS:1ESSAYAnswer as completely as possible.1.If we encounter an obstacle on the road to our desired outcomes and experiences, what are threestrategies discussed in this chapter that can lead to wise choices? Explain the strategies and giveexamples of how a given strategy may succeed in assisting us.ANS:Answers will vary.PTS:12.Name and describe each of the inner voices. Give examples of typical statements they may make.ANS:Answers will vary.PTS:13.Consider the steps in the Wise-Choice Process. Which do you think is key to the process and why?Please list all the steps as part of your answer.ANS:Answers will vary.PTS:14.Describe in detail the behaviors of a student or an employee who accepts personal responsibility forcreating his/her desired outcomes and experiences in college or the workplace.ANS:Answers will vary.PTS:1

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