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SLS 1101 Vocabulary Test # 1
Success for College & Beyond Vocabulary Test Covering Both Chapters One & Chapters 3.
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Undergraduate 1
07/10/2011

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Critical Thinking.

Definition

A logical, rational, systematic thought process that is necessary to understand, analyze, & evaluate information in order to solve a problem or situation.

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Reflection.

Definition
To think about something in a purposeful way with the intention of creating new meaning.
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Visualization.

Definition
The use of imagery to see goals clearly  successfully envision engaging in mew, positive behavior.
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Affirmation.

Definition

Positive self-talk or internal thoughts that counter self-defeating thought patterns with positive, hopeful or realistic thought.

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Visual Learner.

(Right Brained)

Definition

Visual learners prefer to see & read material they most effectively with pictures, graphs, illustration, diagrams, time lines, photos, pie charts, & visual designs.

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Auditory Learner.

(Left Brained)

Definition
Auditory learners prefer to rely on their hearing sense. They like tapes & music,& they prefer to listen to information such as lectures.
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Kinesthetic Learner.

(Right Brained)

Definition
Kinesthetic learners are usually well coordinated. They like to touch things & learn best by doing. They like to collect samples, write out information, spend time outdoors, & relate to the material they are learning.
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Extrovert.

Definition
A person who is outgoing, social, optimists, & often uncomfortable with being alone.
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Introvert.

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A person who tends to like time alone, solitude, & refection, & prefers the world of ideas & thoughts.
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Left Brain Dominant.

Definition

Feels more comfortable with facts. Thinks rationally based on reason & logic. Uses linear, step-by-step thinking. Uses speech & words & is more "Cerebral". Makes lists & notes & is concerned about time. Analyzes part of the whole & likes traditional outlines like well-organized lectures.

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Right Brain Dominant.

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Feels more comfortable with feelings. Thinks intuitively based on hunches & feelings. Uses abstract thinking & likes a sense of space. Uses holistic, visual thinking & pictures & drawings. Is more "physical" & uses visuals & colors. Lives in the moment & looks at the whole for patterns. Likes mind maps or creative outlines & likes group work & open ended class discussions.
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Committed Time.

Definition

Time devoted to activities involving the immediate & long-term goals that have been committed to being accomplished.

Example: School, Homework, & Study groups.

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Maintenance Time.

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Time spent maintaining ones self.

Example: Eating, Sleeping & Grooming.

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Discretionary Time.

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Time that is used as one pleases.

Example: Relationships, Recreation, Reading a Book. 

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80/20 Rule.

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The rule that 80% of the results flow out of 20% of the activities.

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Convergent Thinkers.

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The ability to look at several unrelated items & bring order to them.

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Divergent Thinkers.

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The ability to break apart an idea into many different ideas.

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