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The purpose of the Discovery Wheel in Becoming a Master Student is to

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provide a picture of how you see yourself as a student

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Which is true of Gardner's ideas concerning multiple intelligences?

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Each of us has all of the intelligences to some degree.

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Goals can be made more effective by

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examining them closely to see what they are really about.

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The key terms to remember when writing goals are

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specific, time, areas, and reflect

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The four modes of learning are associated with four questions, including all of the following except

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Mode 4: When?

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Bloom's level of thinking include

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both a and c

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Time is an equal opportunity resource because

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Everyone has the same amount of time to spend each week

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A way of stopping procrastination is to

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delegate tasks

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Perceiving and processing include

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taking in new experiences

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The VAK system incorporates three styles or sensory modes of learning that include

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visual, auditory, kinesthetic

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Trying to multi-task will more likely lower your ability to complete the tasks efficiently.

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True

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Time management activities fall into 2 major categories: making lists and using calendars

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true

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Attitudes are powerful because they create behavior.

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true

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Being uncomfortable with (or in) a situation is not a normal part of the learning process.

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False

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Being uncomfortable with (or in) a situation is not a normal part of the learning process

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True

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You should be cautious in sharing your scheduled events with other people, as this can jeopardize your personal online information and security.

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False

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If one really wants to achieve a goal it should be translated into specific, concrete behaviors.

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True

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To avoid your life becoming to one-sided, goals should be set for a variety of categories.

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True

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People who favor processing information by reflective observation prefer to jump in and start doing things immediately.

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False

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Certain learning styles may lend themselves to specific study strategies that a student can use to foster success in a course.

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True

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The truth about memory is that

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the more often you recall information, the easier it is to find it

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The best state of mind in which to recall information is to be

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relaxed

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A useful memory technique is

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creating associations and pictures.

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Which of the following is an inaccurate statement regarding the memory technique "recite and repeat"?

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Repeat a concept out loud until you know it; then say it five more times.

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When you want to remember to do something,

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link that activity to another event you know will take place.

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The advantage of drawing a picture to help you remember is

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you anchor the information in a second part of your brain.

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The memory jungle presented in this chapter demonstrates the use of

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visualization

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When you learn something new your brain changes physically.

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True

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Emotional attachments, such as finding a topic very important to your success, will help enhance memory.

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True

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Using a single memory strategy to remember your lesson not only saves time but allows your brain to save energy and remember better.

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False

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The final phase of Muscle Reading can be assisted by

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none of the above.

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A technique for staying focused as you read includes

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avoiding marathon study sessions by taking short breaks.

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When reading at work, it is helpful to read work related material

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with a purpose.

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When reading is tough,

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make several passes through tough reading material.

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If you encounter unfamiliar words while reading, it helps to

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write the words and their sentences on 3 x 5 cards and look them up.

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A strategy for holding a mini-review of a paragraph is to

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recite, in your own words, what you have just read.

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As part of the preview process, you should

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look for familiar concepts, facts, or ideas.

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Active readers

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think critically about the ideas in what they read.

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When reading difficult material, your understanding of it can be improved by

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finding and reading another book on the subject, even if that book is intended for younger readers.

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When highlighting it is important to

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make a decisions about what you want to remember from a text.

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Effective note taking consists of three parts

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observing, recording, and reviewing

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What is the best way to listen to an instructor's lecture?

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Sitting as close to the front as possible.

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When taking a test the best way to begin is to

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scan the whole test immediately

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Cheating lowers your self-concept because

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it sends you the message that you are not smart enough to make it on your own

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The Cornell format of note taking consists of

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a cue column, a notes section, and a summary.

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When taking notes for an online course it is helpful to

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write Discovery and Intention Statements to capture key insights.

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When answering an essay question it is important to

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include part of the question in your answer.

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Which of the following might be on a check list prepared well before an exam?

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All of these

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Mind mapping helps you in the note taking process because it

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involves both left brain and right brain functions.

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Techniques for overcoming math anxiety include all of the following except

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ignoring your mental pictures about math

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Over learning material for short answer or completion test is a waste of time and energy.

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False

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A study check list is the same thing as a review sheet.

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False

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The best time to review your notes is within 24 hours of writing them.

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True

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Besides the technical, one of the problems in taking an online course is procrastination.

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True

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Because web content usually is free, information from a web source need not be documented as thoroughly as that from print sources and the same concern for plagiarism need not be demonstrated.

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False

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Because the effectiveness of a review begins to drop after an hour or so, a good strategy is to plan on giving yourself short rests.

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True

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The key to cramming is repetition.

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True

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Whether it is writing a term paper or participating in an online course, the Power Process: "I create it all" is all about taking responsibility.

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Whether it is writing a term paper or participating in an online course, the Power Process: "I create it all" is all about taking responsibility.

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Special strategies can be employed to get the most not taking benefit from an online environment while still managing your time effectively.

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True

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Do not waste time on pre-writing in an essay question, as it only slows you down.

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False

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A powerful starting point for critical thinking is

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creative thinking

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Conducting a brainstorming session works best when you

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avoid making judgments and evaluations during the session.

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In becoming a critical thinker it is essential to

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be aware of your hot spots (buttons).

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The Power Process: "Embrace the new" encourages you to

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all of the above

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To avoid misinformation on the Internet, it is best to

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examine the person or organization responsible for the site.

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The lowest level of thinking in Bloom's Taxonomy is

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remembering

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The four ways to solve problems are

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define the problem, generate possibilities, create a plan, perform the plan.

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An effective way to improve your ability to communicate is to

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be aware of when you are the receiver and when you are the sender.

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Team work presents two issues:

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produce a result and find a process.

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Improvement of nonverbal listening skills occurs when you

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allow several seconds to pass before responding to someone.

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In a first draft you

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All of these.

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Techniques for avoiding plagiarism include all of the following except

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avoiding identifying details if your source is a Web page

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Exhibiting good text message etiquette means you should

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all of these

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Netiquette includes which of the following points?

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All of these

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Which of the following can affect your written messages?

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All of these

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A technique for reducing and managing fear of public speaking is to

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research the topic thoroughly.

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Online postings can be available

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forever..to everyone

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Exemplary leadership practices include all of the following except

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sustaining the enthusiasm of a project by taking full credit for its achievement

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When we fall into the act of stereotyping, we

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gloss over the individual differences within society.

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Part of effective leadership is

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reminding others of the long term vision.

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Sexual harassment in a school setting includes

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all of these

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Cyberbullying can take forms such as

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both a and b

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Leadership is a skill that either comes naturally or not. It cannot be learned

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false

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Cyberbullying means using digital technology to harass, humiliate, or intimidate

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true

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The https:// in a URL is

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an indication that the site has significant encryption technology to protect your financial information

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Strategies for taking control of your credit cards include all of the following except

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taking advantage of cash advance offers.

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Solving financial problems in ways that protect you for the future include

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seeking credit counseling and help you can trust, e.g. from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

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Money management tools can include

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all of the above

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The Power Process: "Risk being a fool"

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suggests that taking risks may mean failure, but it can also add to your life experiences.

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If you cannot pay off your credit card balance at the end of the cycle

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all of these

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Student loans from private companies always are available at lower interest rates than those sponsored by Federal Government

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false

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The Money Monitor/Money Plan System is the same as a household budget

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false

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You can use notebooks and folders to organize your finances, much as you would your coursework

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true

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Health insurance is only necessary for those with sizeable assets and poor health.

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false

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Watching what you spend on "fun" and checking your monthly phone bill can both help yo spend less and thus save more

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true

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Student discounts can be a useful part of a plan to spend less.

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true

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When the economic landscape is filled with more downs than ups, the smart student realizes that they might as well give up and put their educational goals aside

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false

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Health is

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a choice made with every decision

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All of the following are characteristics of anorexia nervosa except

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forced purges

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The Power Process: "Surrender" suggests that you should

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admit when you don't have the resources to handle a problem and get help

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The truth about substance abuse is that

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you have to make choices about what you do to your body.

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Symptoms of distress include

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forms of physical discomfort.

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Occasional emotional pain is not a sickness

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true

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Date rape is rape. it is a crime.

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true

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The birth control pill (hormonal control) is a 100 percent effective method of preventing pregnancy

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false

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Stress come in two forms-thoughts and physical sensations.

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true

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Guided imagery can be a way to relax, even while taking a test.

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true

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To get the most from interviews

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get a feel for the organization by researching it.

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Brainstorming a list of possible jobs might include

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thinking about the things you routinely do to succeed in school.

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Counseling is for

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everyone with a concern.

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Each job interview will have

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a few basic questions that want to see how well you and the company will fit together

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A resume is a

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piece of persuasive writing with one purpose-to get a job interview.

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The global marketplace offers

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a limitless supply of career options.

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The journey of the Master Student ends after graduation

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false

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Defining your goals is a powerful way to guarantee that you will have results

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false

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If a strategy fails to produce the results you want, you should feel free to give it up and choose a new one

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true

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Work-content skills are skills you use across several jobs in a related field

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true

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