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Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond, 7th Edition

by Ferrett, Sharon

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education

Publishing Date: 2009/01/09

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Table of Contents

Preface to the Instructor...

Preface to the Student, x...

PART ONE. Building Founda...

PART TWO. Basic Skills an...

PART THREE. Application, ...

Table of Contents

Preface to the Instructor, xv

Preface to the Student, xxv

PART ONE. Building Foundation Skills, 1

1. Be a Lifelong Learner, 1

What Is a “Peak Performer”?, 2

Self-Management: The Key to Reaching Your Peak, 3

Self-Assessment, 3

personal evaluation notebook 1.1: am i a positive person?, 4

Critical Thinking Skills, 5

Visualization and Affirmations, 6

Reflection, 7

peak progress 1.1: the abc method of self-management, 7

Draft a Personal Mission Statement, 9

Skills for School and Job Success, 10

personal evaluation notebook 1.2: peak performance self-assessment test, 11

Discover Your Learning Style, 13

Integrate Both Sides of the Brain, 13

Are You a Reader, a Listener, or a Doer?, 14

personal evaluation notebook 1.3: learning style inventory, 15

Redefining Intelligence: Other Learning Styles, 17

personal evaluation notebook 1.4: multiple intelligences, 19

Discover Your Personality Type, 20

Carl Jung's Typology System, 20

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, 21

Connect Learning Styles and Personality Types: The Four-Temperament Profile, 21

Analyzers, 22

personal evaluation notebook 1.5: the four-temperament profile, 23

Supporters, 25

Directors, 26

Integrate Styles to Maximize Learning, 27

The Adult Learning Cycle, 29

Overcome Obstacles, 31

Adjust Your Learning Style to Your Instructor's Teaching Style, 31

Use Critical Thinking, 33

TAKING CHARGE, 34

CAREER IN FOCUS: SETTING BUSINESS GOALS, 36

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: CHRISTY HAUBEGGER, 37

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 38

CASE STUDY: MAKING A COMMITMENT, 39

Worksheet 1.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 40

Worksheet 1.2: Assessing and Applying Learning Styles, Personality Types, and Temperaments, 41

Worksheet 1.3: Applying the Four-Temperament Profile, 43

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 44

2. Expand Your Emotional Intelligence, 45

Emotional Intelligence and Maturity, 46

Character First: Integrity, Civility, and Ethics, 47

personal evaluation notebook 2.1: character and ethics, 49

personal evaluation notebook 2.2: skills and personal qualities, 50

Responsibility, 50

Self-Control, 52

Self-Esteem and Confidence, 53

peak progress 2.1: applying the adult learning cycle to self-control, 53

A Positive Attitude and Personal Motivation, 54

How Needs and Desires Influence Attitudes and Motivation, 55

peak progress 2.2: seven positive attitudes of peak performers, 56

personal evaluation notebook 2.3: needs, motivation, and commitment, 57

The Motivation Cycle, 57

Motivational Strategies, 58

personal evaluation notebook 2.4: self-talk and affirmations, 59

peak progress 2.3: setting goals, 60

peak progress 2.4: the differences between high school and college, 62

The Benefits of Higher Education, 63

peak progress 2.5: skills for school and career, 65

peak progress 2.6: what kind of student/worker are you?, 66

Overcome Obstacles, 67

Don't Get Discouraged, 67

peak progress 2.7: the most common reasons students do not graduate, 67

Create Positive Mind Shifts, 68

TAKING CHARGE, 70

CAREER IN FOCUS: POSITIVE ATTITUDES AT WORK, 72

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR, 73

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 74

CASE STUDY: GETTING MOTIVATED, 75

Worksheet 2.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 76

Worksheet 2.2: Rewarding Myself: A Personal Reinforcement Contract, 77

Worksheet 2.3: Self-Esteem Inventory, 78

Worksheet 2.4: Learning Styles and Motivation, 79

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL QUALITIES, 80

3. Manage Your Time, 81

Use Time Effectively, 82

Where Does Your Time Go?, 83

Where Should Your Time Go?, 83

personal evaluation notebook 3.1: time log, 85

personal evaluation notebook 3.2: how much time do you spend?, 86

Setting Priorities, 86

personal evaluation notebook 3.3: looking ahead: your goals, 87

peak progress 3.1: investing your time in high-priority items: the 80/20 rule, 89

Time-Management Strategies, 90

personal evaluation notebook 3.4: your daily energy levels, 93

Time Management and Your Learning Style, 93

Overcome Obstacles, 94

Stop Procrastinating, 94

peak progress 3.2: applying the adult learning cycle to taking control of your time and life, 95

personal evaluation notebook 3.5: procrastination, 96

Control Interruptions, 98

personal evaluation notebook 3.6: interruptions!, 99

Juggling Family, School, and Job, 100

peak progress 3.3: how to say no, 101

peak progress 3.4: online learning, 103

personal evaluation notebook 3.7: keeping your life goals in balance, 105

TAKING CHARGE, 106

CAREER IN FOCUS: FOCUS ON TASKS, NOT TIME, 108

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: N. SCOTT MOMADAY, 109

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 110

CASE STUDY: JUGGLING FAMILY AND SCHOOL, 111

WORKSHEETS, 112

Worksheet 3.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 112

Worksheet 3.2: My Time-Management Habits, 113

Worksheet 3.3: Time Wasters, 114

Worksheet 3.4: Practice Goal Setting, 116

Worksheet 3.5: Map Out Your Goals, 117

Worksheet 3.6: Daily Prioritizer and Planner: Your To-Do List, 118

Worksheet 3.7: Weekly Planner, 119

Worksheet 3.8: Month/Semester Calendar, 120

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: DEMONSTRATING YOUR TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS, 121

4. Maximize Your Resources, 123

Explore Your School's Resources, 124

People Resources, 125

peak progress 4.1: how to form a study group, 127

Program Resources, 128

personal evaluation notebook 4.1: activities and clubs, 132

Additional Online and Information Resources, 132

peak progress 4.2: staying safe, 133

peak progress 4.3: using technology at school, 134

Students with Disabilities, 135

Commuter Students, 136

Returning Students, 137

Explore Your Community's Resources, 138

People Resources, 138

Program Resources, 139

Additional Online and Information Resources, 140

Manage Your Financial Resources, 141

Keep a Budget, 141

Research Financial Assistance, 141

personal evaluation notebook 4.2: money in/money out, 142

Avoid Credit Card Debt, 144

Protect Your Identity, 144

Save for the Future, 144

peak progress 4.4: applying the adult learning cycle to managing financial resources, 146

Get Financial Help If You're in Trouble, 147

You Are a Great Resource!, 149

TAKING CHARGE, 150

CAREER IN FOCUS: BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, 152

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: MATTHEW FRIEDMAN AND ADAM SCOTT, 153

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 154

CASE STUDY: USING RESOURCES, 155

WORKSHEETS, 156

Worksheets 4.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 156

Worksheets 4.2: Exploring Your School's Resources, 157

Worksheets 4.3: Networking, 159

Worksheets 4.4: Community Resources, 160

Worksheets 4.5: Budgeting Each Term, 161

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: MANAGING RESOURCES, 162

PART TWO. Basic Skills and Strategies, 163

5. Listen and Take Effective Notes, 163

Listening to the Message: Attentive Listening Strategies, 164

Prepare to Listen, 164

Stay Attentive, 165

Review What You Have Heard, 166

peak progress 5.1: applying the adult learning cycle to becoming an attentive listener, 167

Recording the Message, 167

personal evaluation notebook 5.1: attentive listening, 168

The Cornell System of Note Taking, 168

peak progress 5.2: formal (traditional) versus informal (creative) outlines, 170

Mind Maps, 171

Combination Note-Taking Systems, 172

Note-Taking Strategies, 173

peak progress 5.3: getting the most out of a class lecture, 175

Assess and Review Your Notes, 178

Overcome Obstacles, 179

TAKING CHARGE, 180

CAREER IN FOCUS: LISTENING IN THE WORKPLACE, 182

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: ANNA SUI, 183

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 184

CASE STUDY: DEVELOPING ATTENTIVE LISTENING SKILLS, 185

WORKSHEETS, 186

Worksheet 5.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 186

Worksheet 5.2: Listening Self-Assessment, 187

Worksheet 5.3: Mind Map Your Text, 188

Worksheet 5.4: Mind Map a Lecture, 189

Worksheet 5.5: Use the Cornell System of Note Taking, 190

Worksheet 5.6: Reviewing the Main Ideas, 191

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: LISTENING AND NOTE TAKING IN THE WORKPLACE, 192

6. Actively Read, 193

The Importance of Active Reading, 194

Reading Systems, 195

The Five-Part Reading System, 195

peak progress 6.1: applying the adult learning cycle to becoming a better reader, 196

The SQ3R Reading System, 197

Reading Strategies, 198

personal evaluation notebook 6.1: using the sq3r reading system, 199

peak progress 6.2: reading for different courses, 201

Reviewing Strategies, 203

peak progress 6.3: using your textbook, 204

Build Your Vocabulary, 206

peak progress 6.4: look it up! using the dictionary, 207

Manage Language Courses, 208

Specialized Reading, 209

Comprehending Technical Material, 209

Reading Manuals, 210

Completing Forms, 211

Overcome Obstacles, 212

Reading Difficulties, 212

Create a Positive Attitude, 212

peak progress 6.5: reading with children around, 213

TAKING CHARGE, 214

CAREER IN FOCUS: KEEPING UP-TO-DATE, 216

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: OPRAH WINFREY, 217

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 218

CASE STUDY: EFFECTIVE READING HABITS, 219

WORKSHEETS, 220

Worksheet 6.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 220

Worksheet 6.2: Attitudes and Reading, 221

Worksheet 6.3: Different Types of Reading, 222

Worksheet 6.4: Summarize and Teach, 223

Worksheet 6.5: Creating a Reading Outline, 224

Worksheet 6.6: Analyzing Chapters, 226

Worksheet 6.7: Breaking Barriers to Reading, 227

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCIES, 228

7. Improve Your Memory Skills, 229

The Memory Process, 230

peak progress 7.1: applying the adult learning cycle to increasing your memory skills, 231

personal evaluation notebook 7.1: being observant, 232

Memory Strategies, 233

peak progress 7.2: short-term and long-term memory, 234

personal evaluation notebook 7.2: using a mind map to enhance memory, 236

personal evaluation notebook 7.3: memory assessment, 239

personal evaluation notebook 7.4: learning styles and memory, 240

personal evaluation notebook 7.5: acronyms and acrostics, 241

personal evaluation notebook 7.6: a walk down memory lane, 242

peak progress 7.3: remembering names, 246

Summarize, Review, and Reflect, 246

Overcome Obstacles, 247

TAKING CHARGE, 248

CAREER IN FOCUS: INTEGRATING LEARNING STYLES, 250

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: DAVID DIAZ, 251

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 252

CASE STUDY: OVERCOMING MEMORY LOSS, 253

WORKSHEETS, 254

Worksheet 7.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 254

Worksheet 7.2: Memory, 255

Worksheet 7.3: Mental Pictures, 257

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: APPLYING MEMORY SKILLS, 260

8. Excel at Taking Tests, 261

Test-Taking Strategies, 262

Before the Test, 262

peak progress 8.1: test-taking skills, 263

personal evaluation notebook 8.1: test taking, 264

During the Test, 265

peak progress 8.2: taking online exams, 266

After the Test, 267

peak progress 8.3: special strategies for math and science tests, 267

peak progress 8.4: checklist for incorrect test answers, 269

Taking Different Types of Tests, 270

Objective Tests, 270

Essay Test, 271

peak progress 8.5: sample essay test, 272

peak progress 8.6: important words in essay questions, 274

Last-Minute Study Tips, 274

personal evaluation notebook 8.2: essay test preparation, 275

Preparing for a Performance Appraisal, 276

personal evaluation notebook 8.3: performance appraisals, 277

Overcome Obstacles, 278

Test Anxiety, 278

Cheating, 279

peak progress 8.7: applying the adult learning cycle to improving your test-taking skills and reducing test anxiety, 280

peak evaluation notebook 8.4: test anxiety, 281

TAKING CHARGE, 282

CAREER IN FOCUS: TESTS IN THE WORKPLACE, 284

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: ELLEN OCHOA, 285

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 286

CASE STUDY: COPING WITH ANXIETY, 287

WORKSHEETS, 288

Worksheet 8.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 288

Worksheet 8.2: Exam Schedule, 289

Worksheet 8.3: Preparing for Tests and Exams, 290

Worksheet 8.4: Performance Appraisals, 292

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: ASSESSING YOUR SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES, 293

9. Express Yourself in Writing and Speech, 295

The Importance of Writing and Speaking, 296

The Writing Process, 296

peak progress 9.1: how to generate topic ideas, 299

Organize, 300

personal evaluation notebook 9.1: preparing research papers, 301

peak progress 9.2: overcoming writer's block, 304

peak progress 9.3: writing do's: the seven c's of effective writing, 306

peak progress 9.4: writing citations, 307

peak progress 9.5: checklists for writing papers and giving speeches, 310

Conducting Research, 310

Using the Library for Research, 310

Taking Your Search Online, 312

peak progress 9.6: evaluating online information, 312

Public Speaking Strategies, 313

Overcome Speech Anxiety, 316

peak progress 9.7: applying the adult learning cycle to improving your public speaking, 317

personal evaluation notebook 9.2: controlling stage fright and writer's block, 318

TAKING CHARGE, 320

CAREER IN FOCUS: COMMUNICATION SKILLS, 322

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: TONI MORRISON, 323

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 324

CASE STUDY: LEARNING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, 325

WORKSHEETS, 326

Worksheet 9.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 326

Worksheet 9.2: Rehearsing, 327

Worksheet 9.3: Practice Paraphrasing, 328

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: YOUR WRITING AND SPEAKING SKILLS, 329

PART THREE. Application, 331

10. Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver, 331

Essential Critical Thinking Skills, 332

Problem-Solving Steps, 333

peak progress 10.1: from knowledge to evaluation, 334

personal evaluation notebook 10.1: think it through, 335

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies, 336

personal evaluation notebook 10.2: using critical thinking to solve problems, 337

peak progress 10.2: asking questions, 338

Common Errors in Judgment, 339

personal evaluation notebook 10.3: inductive vs. deductive reasoning, 340

Creative Problem Solving, 341

personal evaluation notebook 10.4: nine-dot exercise, 343

personal evaluation notebook 10.5: brainstorming notes, 344

personal evaluation notebook 10.6: mind-sets, 345

personal evaluation notebook 10.7: decision-making application, 346

personal evaluation notebook 10.8: solving problems and making choices, 348

Math and Science Applications, 350

Problem-Solving Strategies for Math and Science, 350

peak progress 10.3: creative ideas checklist, 351

Overcome Math and Science Anxiety, 354

personal evaluation notebook 10.9: the history of your anxiety, 355

peak progress 10.4: problem-solving checklist, 356

peak progress 10.5: applying the adult learning cycle to overcoming math and science anxiety, 357

TAKING CHARGE, 358

CAREER IN FOCUS: CREATIVITY AT WORK, 360

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: SCOTT ADAMS, 361

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 362

CASE STUDY: CONQUERING FEAR OF FAILURE, 363

Worksheet 10.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 364

Worksheet 10.2: Apply Bloom's Taxonomy, 365

Worksheet 10.3: Problem Solving, 366

Worksheet 10.4: Preparing for Critical Thinking, 367

Worksheet 10.5: You Can Solve the Problem: Sue's Decision, 368

Worksheet 10.6: You Can Solve the Problem: Casey's Dilemma, 370

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: ASSESSING AND DEMONSTRATING YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, 372

11. Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit, 373

Redefining Health: Connecting the Mind, Body, and Spirit, 374

The Mind, 374

The Body, 374

The Spirit, 375

Awareness, 375

personal evaluation notebook 11.1: becoming attuned to your body, 376

Strategies for Good Health Management, 376

peak progress 11.1: eating for health and energy, 377

personal evaluation notebook 11.2: reviewing your health, 381

peak progress 11.2: eating disorders, 382

personal evaluation notebook 11.3: getting proper rest, 383

personal evaluation notebook 11.4: committing to exercise, 384

Manage Stress, 384

peak progress 11.3: stress leads to burnout, 386

Unhealthy Addictions, 388

Alcohol Abuse, 388

peak progress 11.4: applying the adult learning cycle to creating a healthier lifestyle, 389

peak progress 11.5: party with a plan, 390

Cigarette Smoking, 391

Illegal Drug Use, 391

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Abuse, 391

Critical Thinking about Addictive Substances, 392

Overcoming Addictions, 392

Codependency, 393

Emotional Health, 393

Depression, 394

Protecting Your Body, 396

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), 396

Birth Control, 398

Understanding and Preventing Acquaintance Rape, 398

TAKING CHARGE, 402

CAREER IN FOCUS: PREVENTING STRESS AND FATIGUE AT WORK, 404

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: LANCE ARMSTRONG, 405

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 406

CASE STUDY: INCREASING YOUR ENERGY LEVEL, 407

WORKSHEETS, 408

Worksheet 11.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 408

Worksheet 11.2: Stress Performance Test, 409

Worksheet 11.3: Better Health, 411

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: INVENTORY OF INTERESTS, 412

12. Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships, 413

The Importance of Effective Communication and Rapport, 414

Strategies for Building Communication and Rapport, 415

Assertive Communication, 416

Communicating with Instructors and Advisors, 417

personal evaluation notebook 12.1: assertive communication role-playing, 418

peak progress 12.1: e-mail etiquette with instructors, 419

Conflict, 421

personal evaluation notebook 12.2: observing conflict, 422

personal evaluation notebook 12.3: conflict resolution, 423

Constructive Criticism, 423

Dealing with Shyness, 424

Overcome Obstacles to Effective Communication, 426

Build Healthy Relationships, 426

Romantic Relationships, 426

personal evaluation notebook 12.4: patterns in relationships, 427

Relationships with the People You Live With, 428

personal evaluation notebook 12.5: healthy relationships, 429

Appreciate Diversity, 431

Communication Strategies for Celebrating Diversity, 432

peak progress 12.2: applying the adult learning cycle to becoming a better communicator, 433

peak progress 12.3: thinking about diversity, 434

personal evaluation notebook 12.6: appreciating diversity, 435

personal evaluation notebook 12.7: stereotypical thinking, 436

Diversity in the Workplace, 437

Sexual Harassment at School and at Work, 437

peak progress 12.4: team effectiveness, 438

TAKING CHARGE, 440

CAREER IN FOCUS: TEAM BUILDING AT WORK, 442

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: MIA HAMM, 443

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 444

CASE STUDY: SUCCESSFUL TEAMWORK, 445

WORKSHEETS, 446

Worksheet 12.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 446

Worksheet 12.2: Study Team Relationships, 447

Worksheet 12.3: Appreciating Diversity, 448

Worksheet 12.4: Are You Assertive, Aggressive, or Passive?, 449

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: ASSESSING YOUR RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, 450

13. Develop Positive Habits, 451

The 10 Habits of Peak Performers, 452

Change Your Habits by Changing Your Attitude, 455

Strategies for Creating Positive Change, 456

personal evaluation notebook 13.1: make a commitment to learn and apply positive habits, 457

Overcome the Resistance to Change, 460

Contract for Change, 462

peak progress 13.1: applying the adult learning cycle to developing positive habits, 463

personal evaluation notebook 13.2: commitment contract, 464

Peak Performance Success Formula, 465

TAKING CHARGE, 466

CAREER IN FOCUS: GOOD HABITS IN THE WORKPLACE, 468

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: BEN CARSON, M.D., 469

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 470

CASE STUDY: SPREADING GOOD HABITS, 471

WORKSHEETS, 472

Worksheet 13.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 472

Worksheet 13.2: Developing Positive Habits, 473

Worksheet 13.3: Overcoming Resistance to Change, 474

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: PLANNING YOUR CAREER, 475

14. Explore Majors and Careers, 477

Connecting School and Job Success, 478

Exploring and Choosing a Major, 478

peak progress 14.1: service-learning, 480

Values, Interests, Abilities, and Skills, 481

personal evaluation notebook 14.1: your values, 482

Exploring Careers, 484

peak progress 14.2: applying the adult learning cycle to exploring majors and careers, 485

Building a Career Development Portfolio, 485

When Should You Start Your Portfolio?, 486

How to Organize and Assemble Your Portfolio, 486

Elements of Your Portfolio, 488

personal evaluation notebook 14.2: transferable skills, 491

personal evaluation notebook 14.3: inventory of personal qualities, 493

personal evaluation notebook 14.4: inventory of interests and aptitudes, 495

Overcome the Barriers to Portfolio Development, 499

Planning the Job Hunt, 499

Submitting a Cover Letter, 500

Interviewing, 501

Workplace Trends, 502

personal evaluation notebook 14.5: assessment is lifelong, 504

Business Ethics, 505

TAKING CHARGE, 506

CAREER IN FOCUS: CAREER PLANNING IS LIFELONG, 508

PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: DAVID FILO AND JERRY YANG, 509

REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 510

CASE STUDY: EXPLORING CAREERS, 511

WORKSHEETS, 512

Worksheet 14.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 512

Worksheet 14.2: Checklist for Choosing a Major, 513

Worksheet 14.3: Preparing Your Resumé, 515

Worksheet 14.4: Informational Interview, 516

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: EXPLORING CAREERS, 517

Additional Credits, 521

Features Guide, 522

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