Question 1

If you are having a hard time aligning yourself with the learning style of a professor, you should try to cope and adapt instead of dropping the class.

Accepted Answer

Adapting to different teaching styles can enhance learning flexibility and resilience, which are valuable skills. Dropping a class should be a last resort after exploring other strategies to succeed.

Question 2

Fabian is a musician and taking classes to become a music teacher.He does not consider himself to be strong in verbal/linguistic intelligence and is worried about starting a Bachelor's degree.To alleviate his anxiety, Fabian should try to do a self-assessment, engage in critical thinking for an objective view of his abilities, use visualization and affirmation techniques, and apply the ABC Method of Self-Management.

Accepted Answer

These strategies can help Fabian gain a better understanding of his strengths and weaknesses, boost his confidence, and manage his anxiety effectively.

Question 3

Yu Li is an innovative thinker who offers her coworkers and classmates an inspiring vision of what is possible.Her Four-Temperament profile is likely to be a Director.

Accepted Answer

The description of Yu Li as an innovative thinker with an inspiring vision aligns more closely with the "Visionary" or "Idealist" temperament, rather than the "Director" temperament, which is typically associated with being decisive and goal-oriented.

Question 4

You are having a rough semester.You have been highly motivated in your other courses so far, but in one class you seem to be having a hard time getting used to your professor's teaching style.Although you have been doing your work and have been paying attention in class, you bombed the first test.You are beginning to panic.Use the ABC Method of Self-Management to achieve the results you want in this class:

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are having a rough semester.You have...

Question 5

Natalia had a bad experience in working on a group project in her last class.She felt like her ideas were not being listened to, and she felt like she ended up having to do the majority of the work.According to the Four-Temperament Profile, Natalia is probably not a director.

Accepted Answer

The Four-Temperament Profile suggests that a "director" is typically assertive and confident in expressing their ideas. Natalia's experience of not being listened to and feeling overburdened suggests she may not have the assertive traits associated with a director.

Question 6

You are taking a course with a professor who has a much different approach to teaching and learning than you are used to.How will you handle this situation? Provide at least 3 different strategies from the chapter that support your approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are taking a course with a...

Question 7

The Adult Learning Cycle does not have to begin at any particular stage.

Accepted Answer

The Adult Learning Cycle is a flexible model that allows learners to enter at any stage, depending on their needs and experiences.

Question 8

Explain how you will apply the Adult Learning Cycle in your studies.Be sure to describe each step.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how you will apply the Adult...

Question 9

Seneca is a hard working, hands-on learner with an extroverted personality that creates a fun atmosphere for his group when they get together.Renee is a quiet, analytical type who enjoys problem solving and working in a group.Tom is an extroverted director who likes to gather facts from the group before offering his opinions.Bryan is an innovative thinker who has great ideas and likes to discuss possible solutions but has difficulty in making decisions or in focusing on the end result.Based on your learning style and personality traits, choose the three people you would like to work with in a group.Using the information about learning style, personality type, and temperament in the chapter, discuss your strengths, and weaknesses, and then why you would choose each of these people to create an optimal working group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seneca is a hard working, hands-on learner...

Question 10

Alex is a highly intuitive and less assertive creator partnering Victor, a more assertive thinker and analyzer.On the project they are working on, all systems have been running smoothly but now they have run into the same problem repeatedly.Based on what you have learned in the chapter about personality traits and critical thinking, offer advice on how these men will need to collaborate to become creative problem solvers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alex is a highly intuitive and less...

Question 11

Kathryn and Julia have been in the same classes and have worked in groups together consistently.Kathryn is an introvert who tends to take on the role of the problem solver, as she likes to gather and analyze data to arrive at possible solutions.Julia is more assertive and draws from a wealth of personal experience and a strong skill set in data analysis and leadership as the manager of a café.In a new class, these women are looking for two classmates to join their group to work on a business plan project.Using information from the chapter, analyze each of these women's strengths and possible weaknesses.Next, provide recommendations on the learning styles, and personality traits one would need to create an optimal working group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kathryn and Julia have been in the...

Question 12

Marlin has a lot of anxiety about the math class he is taking because he does not understand the material and is falling behind.He has applied the Adult Learning Cycle model and feels that, although it was helpful going through the stages, it has not helped as much as he thought it might.Marlin should try a different strategy, as this will not work for everyone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marlin has a lot of anxiety about...

Quiz 1: Be a Lifelong Learner