Skills for Success in School

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What is one way to show active listening?

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Looking at the speaker

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Why is it important to set academic goals?

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To have something to work toward

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What is the first step in solving a problem?

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Identifying the problem

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Which is an example of showing agency? Options: Blaming others for your mistakes, Making a choice and taking responsibility for it, Complaining about your situation, Waiting for someone else to fix things

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Making a choice and taking responsibility for it

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What is self-control?

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Thinking before you act

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How can you change a negative thought to a positive one?

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Replace it with a hopeful or helpful thought

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Explain how active listening can improve relationships. Provide an example to support your explanation.

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It helps you understand the speaker's perspective, leading to better communication.

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Describe a strategy to break a large academic goal into smaller, manageable steps. Why is this strategy effective? Options: Ignore the goal until the deadline approaches. Divide the goal into smaller tasks and set deadlines for each. Complain about the difficulty of the goal. Wait for someone else to help you.

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Divide the goal into smaller tasks and set deadlines for each.

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Discuss how recognizing your own agency can influence your decision-making process. Provide an example.

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It empowers you to make choices and take responsibility for them.

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Evaluate the role of self-control in achieving long-term goals. How does it contribute to success?

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It helps you stay focused and resist distractions.