Deck 2: Interacting With Your College Community

Question 1

Short lists of important links on a campus website are known as

A) hotLinks.
B) quickLinks.
C) directLinks.
D) hyperLinks.

Answer 1

quickLinks.

Question 2

For many students, their first resource for identifying and understanding the language of their college community is

A) the admissions office.
B) the campus life office.
C) the college catalog.
D) the student newspaper.

Answer 2

the college catalog.

Question 3

Information about internships can most likely be found in the __________ section of your college catalog.

A) Student services
B) Admissions
C) Academic standards
D) Academic policies

Answer 3

Student services

Question 4

To obtain an official transcript of your grades, you should contact the

A) Dean's Office.
B) Business Office.
C) Advising Office.
D) Registrar's Office.

Question 5

On many campuses, the __________ offers tutoring, workshops in study skills, and computerized instruction.

A) Student Development Office
B) Learning Center
C) Dean's Office
D) Advising Office

Question 6

Understanding and appreciating campus diversity requires people to

A) be aware of their own prejudicial thoughts and feelings.
B) recognize stereotypical characterizations.
C) have an open mind toward others.
D) all of these are correct.

Question 7

Participating in campus activities and service learning gives you the opportunity to

A) organize teams and compete against others.
B) get involved in campus life while getting paid.
C) get involved in ways that are fun and productive.
D) volunteer time to benefit others.

Question 8

Job recruiters are interested in students who have participated in campus life because

A) they have something to talk about during interviews.
B) they know that grades aren't really a measure of a person's ability.
C) they like people who have participated in diverse activities and been academically successful.
D) they admire people who know how to enjoy themselves.

Question 9

Collecting food and clothing for the homeless is an activity most likely sponsored by

A) intramural sports.
B) a special interest group.
C) a service organization.
D) all of these are correct.

Question 10

Sending texts or checking your emails during class

A) communicates your intelligence and popularity.
B) demonstrates your ability to multitask.
C) conveys your lack of interest in the lecture or discussion.
D) reflects your interest in the world at large.

Question 11

If you were emailing one of your professors, __________ would be the most appropriate way to begin your correspondence.

A) "Hey! It's me, Michael, from your Bio class"
B) "Dear Professor Brown"
C) "Can u help me?"
D) "Hi Brownie, this is your favorite student from Bio"

Question 12

If you think you have been unfairly graded, you should

A) speak directly with the professor in question.
B) go straight to the department chairperson.
C) make an appointment with the dean.
D) immediately file a grade grievance.

Question 13

When you are emailing a professor, your correspondence should not contain

A) grammatical and spelling errors.
B) shorthand or abbreviations.
C) highly personal information (e.g. discussions of illnesses, family problems).
D) all of these are correct.

Question 14

What would be the best way to ask a question of your instructor?

A) "I have no idea what you're talking about"
B) "Help! I'm totally lost"
C) "I understand the first three theories you've presented, but not the fourth. Could you please review that?"
D) "I'm confused. Can you start from the beginning?"

Question 15

Factors that can influence communication include the participants'

A) emotions.
B) backgrounds.
C) skills.
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 16

__________ isnot a good way to improve communication skills.

A) Becoming an active listener
B) Insisting that your view is always correct
C) Taking a speech course
D) Observing communication interactions

Question 17

According to the textbook, conflicts may be resolved in __________ ways.

A) three
B) five
C) six
D) ten

Question 18

An effective approach to conflict resolution is to

A) adopt a "take-no-prisoners" philosophy.
B) find someone to blame.
C) choose your battles.
D) stop speaking to people with whom you disagree.

Question 19

One way that people can resolve a conflict is

A) by compromising.
B) by avoiding each other.
C) by talking things out with a psychologist.
D) all of these are correct.

Question 20

"Airing your dirty laundry" refers to

A) telling everyone your personal problems.
B) sending nasty emails or texts about people you don't like.
C) discussing private disagreements with or in front of others.
D) none of these are correct.

Question 21

What kind of information can you find on the Student Services/Campus Life link of your campus website?

Question 22

In what section of the college catalog can you find information about certificate and degree requirements, academic standards, and registration regulations?

Question 23

Why is it important for students to become familiar with various campus offices?

Question 24

What can students do to develop a greater appreciation of diversity?

Question 25

Why are students who participate in extracurricular activities more likely to remain in college longer than non-participating students?

Question 26

Why do employers take a special interest in students who have participated in extracurricular activities in college?

Question 27

What are the advantages of joining a special interest group in college?

Question 28

What are three examples of positive nonverbal classroom behavior?

Question 29

On many campuses, the grade appeal process involves four steps. What are these steps?

Question 30

When emailing faculty, what behaviors should students avoid?

Question 31

According to psychologists, what are four reasons problems occur between people?

Question 32

When you are trying to resolve a conflict, what actions should you avoid?

Question 33

You can learn about the language of your college community from your campus website and college catalog.

Question 34

Students should check their college's information management system daily.

Question 35

Your campus website contains your college's academic calendar, information about degree and certificate programs, and the names of college faculty.

Question 36

Though your campus website is a valuable resource, it doesn't provide information about student services and campus life.

Question 37

You can find degree requirements (required and elective courses needed for completion of a degree) in your college catalog.

Question 38

The Admissions Information section of your college catalog contains rules governing student conduct, including disciplinary sanctions and appeal procedures.

Question 39

The Financial Aid Office is where you pay your tuition each semester.

Question 40

In addition to print and online materials, campus libraries may also contain a computer lab and photocopying facilities.

Question 41

The concept of diversity refers exclusively to racial and religious differences.

Question 42

Part of the process of understanding and appreciating diversity involves having an open mind about people you meet.

Question 43

Students who become involved in campus activities or who have other campus interests tend to stay in school longer than students who do not participate.

Question 44

Job recruiters and employers don't place much emphasis on students' participation in extracurricular activities.

Question 45

Campus service organizations offer students opportunities to work for the common good of their campus or community.

Question 46

Your body language can be perceived as reflecting your interest (or lack of interest) in a class discussion or lecture.

Question 47

Sitting near the front of the classroom in roughly the same spot is a good way to let professors know that you are routinely present.

Question 48

If your professor is critical of your work, he or she probably has something against you.

Question 49

In class, professors can't really tell whether students are using their computers to take notes or to check their email or play games.

Question 50

If you enter a class late, you should approach the professor after the session has ended and apologize for your lateness.

Question 51

If you want to make a good impression on your professors, make frequent visits to their offices during their office hours.

Question 52

Being specific when you ask a question in class makes a better impression than simply saying, "I don't get it" or "I don't understand."

Question 53

If you are emailing your professor with a question about an assignment, you should state your question as clearly and concisely as possible.

Question 54

If you are dissatisfied with a grade you have received, you should speak immediately with the dean of students.

Question 55

One type of online course is known as ahybrid.

Question 56

Shorthand may be acceptable when you are texting or emailing friends, but it is not appropriate when corresponding with faculty, staff, or other college employees.

Question 57

When you take an online course, your professor can't really tell how often you access class material or whether you are keeping up with assigned readings or other requirements.

Question 58

If you are absent from class, you should contact your professor and ask if you missed anything important.

Question 59

According to psychologists, one reason for conflict is that people are unwilling to accept responsibility for their own inappropriate actions or behavior.

Question 60

One effective way to resolve a conflict is for all involved to see their differences as positives rather than negatives.

Question 61

To resolve a conflict, you first need to determine who's at fault.