Gen/201 Chapter 1 Quiz

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  • 1. 

    What positive behavior or trait connected to college graduates is NOT listed in your text?  College graduates…

    • A.

      Are more invested in their communities.

    • B.

      Model healthier lifestyles.

    • C.

      Are more actively involved in their children’s education.

    • D.

      Are more well-spoken.

    Correct Answer
    D. Are more well-spoken.
  • 2. 

    As noted in your text, what is the one category of skills everyone needs to succeed? 

    • A.

      Good time-management skills

    • B.

      Strong financial awareness skills

    • C.

      Self-starter skills

    • D.

      Critical thinking skills

    Correct Answer
    D. Critical thinking skills
  • 3. 

    According to your text, positive psychology involves four supporting areas focusing on a person's strengths while viewing areas of weakness as opportunities for growth.  What are the four areas supporting positive psychology? 

    • A.

      1.) Self-sufficiency 2.) Rationality 3.) Happiness 4.) Financial responsibility

    • B.

      1.) Bravery 2.) Honesty 3.) Integrity 4.) Determination

    • C.

      1.) Self-efficacy 2.) Resilience 3.) Hope 4.) Personal responsibility

    • D.

      1.) Self-love 2.) Reasonableness 3.) Grittiness 4.) Intelligence

    Correct Answer
    C. 1.) Self-efficacy 2.) Resilience 3.) Hope 4.) Personal responsibility
  • 4. 

    As suggested by your text, one way to build your self-efficacy when faced with failure is to: 

    • A.

      Examine the root cause(s) and make adjustments.

    • B.

      Approach your instructor for another chance.

    • C.

      Hire a tutor for every day of the week.

    • D.

      Find a stress reliever or a good counselor.

    Correct Answer
    A. Examine the root cause(s) and make adjustments.
  • 5. 

    Personal responsibility does NOT include:

    • A.

      Defining your goals

    • B.

      Establishing a plan for achieving a goal.

    • C.

      Seeking resources to help you achieve goals.

    • D.

      Relying exclusively on your support network for encouragement.

    Correct Answer
    D. Relying exclusively on your support network for encouragement.
  • 6. 

    What is a transferable skill? 

    • A.

      A transferable skill is a skill needed to transfer knowledge from an academic source to an area in your life where it can be applied.

    • B.

      A transferable skill helps you transform potential academic, professional, and personal areas of your life.

    • C.

      A transferable skill is a skill that is learned in one environment, such as an academic environment, and then transferred to a different environment, such as a professional environment.

    • D.

      A transferable skill helps you transfer academic responsibilities to more relevant areas of your life.

    Correct Answer
    C. A transferable skill is a skill that is learned in one environment, such as an academic environment, and then transferred to a different environment, such as a professional environment.

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