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University Review for 1001 Study online at quizlet.com/_3i4nbd 1.

Asynchronous discussions are those which:

a. students can participate in any time b. allow students to think about their answers before responding c. both "a" and "b" Correct d. none of the above

2.

Bloom's Taxonomy is based on which three domains of learning:

a. knowledge acquisition, applied thinking, and conceptual integration b. basic, advanced, and evolved c. visual, auditory, and kinesthetic d. cognitive, affective, and psychomotor Correct

3.

The Charting Method for note-taking is most effectively used in which type of situation?

a. when the information focus is on facts and relationships Correct b. in a fast-paced lecture only, when there is a lot of heavy information that is presented quickly and without pause c. for brainstorming for new information on a topic d. for math problems

The Cornell Method for note-taking involves which of the following?

a. drawing a diagram that maps out the information in a more visual pattern b. writing the terms over and over again for repetitious learning c. organizing the information into categories in a chart-format d. placing key words in the lefthand side margin of the paper Correct

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Critical thinking is a metathinking skill, which requires thinking about thinking.

False

6.

Extrinsic motivation is a stronger influence than intrinsic motivation.

False

7.

The "F.A.T" system for organizing mail on your desk stands for: File, Act, Toss.

True

8.

Find the academic calendar, and then answer: How many days after the end of the course are the final grades published?

a. 12 days b. 7 days Correct c. 14 days d. 3 days

9.

Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): A student can request a Leave of Absence to begin when:

a. The following week after submitting the request. b. Only during designated vacation times. c. Two weeks after submitting the request. d. The first day of the following term. Correct

10.

Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): How does a student register a proctor for a course with a required proctored exam?

a. Email the selected proctor's name and contact information to the Instructor for the course. b. Email the selected proctor's name and contact information to Student Services c. Request that the proctor contact Student Services. d. Click on "add a proctor" link, next to the course. Correct

11.

Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): UoPeople recommends that a student take how many courses per term?

a. recommended: up to four courses per term b. recommended: three courses per term for optimum performance c. recommended: a minimum of two course per term Correct d. recommended: no more than one course per term is advisable Feedback

12.

Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): When can a student drop a course without academic penalty?

a. During the first week of the course session. Correct b. Anytime within the first two weeks of the course session. c. Within 5 days of the beginning of the course. d. A student will always receive an academic penalty when dropping a course after it has begun.

13.

Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): Which of the following statements is true about a "proctor" for examtaking?:

a. All University of the People courses require students to take a proctored final exam. b. University of the People students are responsible for finding their own exam proctor. Correct c. An exam proctor can be a relative of the student, as long as they hold a professional position. d. An exam proctor must be over 18 years of age.

14.

Find the answer to the following question: Where can students find their GPA and number of credits taken?

a. the University Catalog b. Personal Information tab, in the Student Portal c. Academic History tab, in the Student Portal Correct d. Enrollment tab, in the Student Portal

15.

Find the answer to the following question: Where can students find their student ID numbers?

a. from Student Services b. in the "Personal Information" tab of the Student Portal Correct c. from their Academic Advisor d. they can make one up, if they were not assigned one

16.

Find the answer to the following question: Where should students go for information about their degree program, how many credits they need to graduate, how many credits each course is, etc.?

a. Students should visit the University Catalog to find answers to these questions. Correct b. Students should contact Student Services to ask these questions. c. Students should ask their Instructors these questions. d. Students should call Technical Support for help with these questions. Feedback

17.

Find the answer to the following question: Where should students go to find out if they are allowed to appeal their final grade in a course?

a. Students should turn to Student Services for support on this question. b. Students should visit the University Catalog to find the answer to this question. Correct c. Students should contact their Academic Advisor to ask this question. d. Students should contact technical support to ask this question.

18.

Find the answer to this question: Which of the following classes are not offered in the Computer Science program?

a. Web Programming 1 b. Databases 1 c. Web Metrics Correct d. Analysis of Algorithms

19.

Forgiving others helps to reduce our personal stress.

True

20.

The Higher Education Act of 2008 attempts to improve academic integrity in online courses through:

a. prevention b. compliance Correct c. intervention d. none of the above Feedback

21.

How does a student register a proctor for a course with a required proctored exam?

a. Email the selected proctor's name and contact information to the Instructor for the course. b. Email the selected proctor's name and contact information to Student Services c. Request that the proctor contact Student Services. d. Click on "add a proctor" link, next to the course Correct

22.

If you have a larger task to accomplish, it is recommended to wait until you have an entire day to dedicate to it before getting started.

26.

In the "Root Cause Analysis" one typically finds three different kinds of causes of problems linking to the origin of the issue. These include:

a. physical, human, and organizational causes Correct b. tangible, intangible, and conceptual causes c. environmental, political, and emotional causes d. none of the above Feedback

27.

It is recommended that you should check your e-mail inbox constantly throughout the day in order to stay on top of the mail flow.

False

28.

The Ladder of Inference helps us to stop ourselves from jumping to conclusions about situations.

True

29.

Locate the answer to this question: What is the prerequisite course required before registering for the Globalization course?

a. SOC1502 b. SOC1402 c. SOC1504 d. No prerequisites for this course Correct

30.

Making jokes about a stressful situation only makes it worse.

False

31.

The Mapping Method for note-taking a. when content is is most effectively used in which type very heavy, but of situation? well organized Correct b. when material is presented in an outline sequential order c. when the exam you are studying for will present both facts and relationships d. when you are learning about a topic that you don't know

32.

One method you can use for studying a. the Image-Name and memorizing ordered or Technique unordered lists, is: b. Chaining Correct c. the Keyword Method d. the Oracle of Delphi method Feedback

False

23.

In order to alleviate stress, one True should eliminate the words: "always," "never," "should," and "must."

24.

In researching online, what questions should you be asking about the URL of a website in order to deem its appropriateness, reliability, and objectivity?

a. Source? Server? Country code? b. Personal page? Domain? Publisher? Correct c. Length? Characters? Corporate owned? d. None of the above Feedback

25.

In the KWL reading method, the "KW-L" stands for:

a. Knowledge, Wonder, Lifelong learning b. Know, Will or Want to know, and Learned Correct c. Knowing, Willing, and Lecturing d. Knowledge, Watermelon, Lemonade

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One of the recognized benefits of peer review is:

Researchers at the universities of Colorado and Chicago discovered that a simple way to reduce stress and perform better when taking an exam is:

A self-directed learner is characterized by which of the following?

Sleeping more than usual is a good way to deal with stress, because your body should rest more when you are dealing with a lot of stress.

a. peer feedback is often more timely than teacher feedback b. peer feedback is much less critical than teacher feedback, which results in higher grades. c. peer feedback provides an opportunity to get to know your peers better d. none of the above a. do yoga and deep breathing exercises before taking the test b. talk with a close friend on the phone before the test to calm your nerves c. write about your feelings before taking the test Correct d. eat a large meal 2 hours before taking the exam a. Has selfconfidence Correct b. Studies primarily when a test is approaching c. Prefers to attend large, lecture-based classes d. Does not care about keeping to a schedule

37.

S.M.A.R.T." goals are characterized by which aspects:

a. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound b. Significant, Meaningful, Actionoriented, Rewarding, Trackable c. Both "a" and "b" Correct d. None of the above

38.

SQ3R stands for what?

a. Study! Question! Review! Read-over! Review again! b. Survey! Question! Read! Recite! Review! Correct c. Study! Query! Read! Review! Review! d. Survey! Query! Read! Recite! Review!

39.

Stephen Covey's seven habits of effectiveness are based on the concept of guiding us through the stages of:

a. success b. personal meditation c. character development Correct d. acceptance of our weaknesses

40.

A study plan should involve examining conflicting priorities in your life.

True

41.

Taking a walk can really help you to relax and reduce your stress after a difficult day.

True

42.

A "time stealer" is someone who steals clocks and wristwatches.

False

43.

True or False: Cramming before an exam can be a very effective way to learn new material.

False

44.

True or False: Critical thinking improves language and presentations skills.

True

False

45.

True or False: Critical thinking skills are not impacted by motivation and attitude: they are only impacted by knowledge and practice.

False

46.

True or False: Developing independent thought involves challenging and questioning information you hear on the news or in the media.

True

47.

True or False: Developing independent thought involves watching the nightly news to get all of your information.

False

48.

True or False: Giving incorrect information about the True source of a quotation could result in dismissal from the University of the People.

49.

True or False: If the "5 Whys" technique doesn't prompt an intuitive answer, then it is advisable to move onto another problem-solving method.

True

50.

True or False: In a "root cause analysis" you only diagnose the cause of the issue, but do not suggest possible solutions.

False

51.

True or False: Spacing our learning activities over time can cause us to forget important information that we've just studied.

False

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True or False: The "Ladder of Inference" encourages False us to form assumptions about situations and people.

53.

True or False: The Ladder of Inference helps us to stop ourselves from jumping to conclusions about situations.

True

54.

True or False: The Starbursting technique for brainstorming encourages us to ask "Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How" about a situation.

True

55.

True or False: The term "A.P.A. standards" for properly citing sources and structuring research papers, stands for "American Print Administration."

False

56.

Understanding the motivation a person has to do something because it is inherently interesting to them is characterized by which theory?

a. Internal Motivational theory b. Extrinsic Motivational theory c. Self-determination theory Correct d. Self-entitlement theory

57.

The University Catalog has a lot of very important information in it, and is basically a student's guide to the University. Where can students find a copy of the University Catalog to print out and refer to regularly?

a. They should ask their Academic Advisor to email them a copy of the University Catalog. b. They should find it in the Student Portal, on the right-hand side of the page, under "Links," and can open and print it from there. c. They should find it on their student home page, (where their courses are listed), as a tab at the top of the page, and can open and print it from there. d. Both b and c are correct ways for students to access the University Catalog. Correct Feedback

58.

When answering a question for the discussion forum or another assignment, you want to pay close attention to which types of words to ensure that you are answering it accurately:

a. task, content, and limiting Correct b. directional, clarity, and mechanical c. description, clarifying, and numerical d. none of the above

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When reading difficult text, the "look-away" method means:

Where can students find out when course registration will be open?

a. that you should get up and move around after every 50 minutes of reading to re-stimulate your brain b. that you should look away from the text every once-in-awhile and ask yourself a stimulus question relating to the text Correct c. that you should look away from the text in the case that you disagree with the message it is conveying d. that you should stop staring at the text for too long or it will strain your eyes. a. From Student Services. b. From their Advisor. c. In the University Catalog d. In the Academic Calendar Correct

Where should students go for information about their degree program, how many credits they need to graduate, how many credits each course is, etc.?

a. Students should ask their instructors these questions. b. Students should contact Student Services to ask these questions. c. Students should visit the Course Catalog to find answers to these questions. Correct d. Students should call Technical Support for help with these questions.

Which of the following is a method for student authentication in an online university:

a. checking security questions b. proctored exams Correct c. retinal scans d. call-in codes

63.

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

a. receiving an "A" on a test b. learning a new skill so that you can use it on a project you are excited to tackle in your workplace Correct c. Receiving a financial "bonus" at work d. Achieving the "Employee of the month" designation and praise at work

64.

Which of the following is an important question to ask when determining the credibility of the information in an online resource?

a. Have you read about this type of information before? b. How many people have visited this web page? c. What was the intention of this article or web page in the first place? Correct d. All of the above.

65.

Which of the following is a technique for brainstorming new ideas by asking a lot of questions?

a. starbursting Correct b. spider-webbing c. firesparking d. star-brighting

66.

Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism:

a. Unacknowledged and/or unauthorized collaboration in submitted course work b. Copying words or ideas from a source without appropriate attribution c. Rewording someone else's ideas, and then citing the source of ideas. Correct d. Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks Feedback

67.

Which of the following is true about goal-setting?

68.

Which of the following statements is a. All University of the People courses require students to take a proctored final exam. true about a "proctor" for examb. University of the People students are responsible for finding their own exam proctor. taking: Correct c. An exam proctor can be a relative of the student, as long as they hold a professional position. d. An exam proctor must be over 18 years of age.

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Which of the following statements is a. It can help students to be more effective with producing their own work, because they see true about giving peer feedback: other ways to produce it effectively and they become more familiar with the grading criteria. Correct b. It is an unfair process because most students are too lazy to do it. c. It decreases self-confidence in students because they are always comparing their work to that of their peers. d. none of the above

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Which of the following tasks requires critical thinking skills:

a. perform well on trivia games b. identify the relevance and importance of ideas Correct c. memorize information quickly d. recite poetry

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Which of the following tasks requires critical thinking skills:

a. perform well on trivia games b. memorization of information c. identify, construct and evaluate arguments Correct d. recite poetry

a. It's a waste of time, because most people never accomplish their goals. b. It's a practice reserved primarily for career-minded people. c. It's a method of separating what's important from what's irrelevant Correct d. None of the above....