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What is the BEST example of academic wishful thinking?


A) Jenna works hard in all her classes because she wishes to become a clinical psychologist.
B) Barbara routinely checks the math of her test scores to verify that her instructor hasn't made an error.
C) Tara believes that, if she does well on her final, her instructor will ignore her poor initial test scores in the course.
D) Serita would prefer a textbook that was easier to read.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Is note taking best done by hand or using a digital device?

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Which statement is TRUE about students who drop out of college?


A) They tend to flunk out in calamitously.
B) They withdraw from all university challenges completely.
C) They simply couldn't meet the challenge of college-level work.
D) They had trouble fitting into the social norms and rhythms of college-level work.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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How does the success of longhand note taking compare with taking notes on electronic devices?


A) Longhand note takers are at a disadvantage because their slower speed means that they won't be able to get down all critical details.
B) Longhand note takers are more easily fatigued by the end of class than electronic note takers.
C) Longhand note takers tend to come from families with fewer financial resources than electronic note takers.
D) Longhand note takers tend to demonstrate greater recall of detail than electronic note takers.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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List some typical ways that students can manage their time wisely.

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What are some of the biases that students display regarding the inability to manage their time well?

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Why do so many new college students do poorly on their initial exams?


A) They probably should not have been admitted to college if they can't do college-level reading.
B) They pick courses that are too hard while they are adjusting to college life.
C) They show little confidence in their ability to do well.
D) They fail to ramp up their high school study strategies to adapt to harder courses.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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What is an exam wrapper?


A) the notice that the instructor gives that just a few minutes is left to complete an exam
B) the package material in which exams are delivered from the main office
C) questions designed to help you identify what worked and what didn't in studying for an exam
D) the last person to complete an exam

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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What is the main cause of accidental plagiarism?


A) computer malfunction
B) easy availability of model papers on the Internet
C) insufficient paraphrasing attempts
D) overuse of quotations

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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What are some ways to improve how students study?

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In what area do college students spend the majority of their time?


A) sleeping
B) studying
C) leisure pursuits
D) Facebooking

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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What are some of the characteristics of students who learn to manage their time well?

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What conclusion can you safely draw when someone finishes an exam and turns it in when you are just halfway through?


A) The first test taker is probably the fastest reader in the class.
B) The first reader is satisfied that further time spent won't improve the score.
C) You are probably spending too much time on each test item.
D) The first test taker is probably more competent at test taking than you are.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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What role should sleep play in students' abilities to manage their time and course work?

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What advice did psychologist James Maas offer regarding sleep management?


A) Limit all-nighters to once a week.
B) Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to avoid sleep deficit conditions.
C) Identify what level of sleep makes you feel most functional and strive to achieve that level regularly.
D) Powernap regularly to make up for potential sleep deficits.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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