Answer each question based on your experiences as a student.

1. I change the way I study in order to fit the course requirements and instructor's teaching style.
   
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2. I keep up with weekly readings and assignments.
   
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3. When I take a test, I think about how poorly I am doing compared with other students.
   
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4. When reading for a class, I relate the new material to what I already know.
   
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5. When I study the readings for a course, I outline the material to help me organize my thoughts.
   
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6. When a theory, interpretation, or a conclusion is presented, I try to decide if there is good supporting evidence.
   
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7. When I become confused about something I'm reading, I go back and try to figure it out.
   
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8. I study in a place where I can concentrate on my course work.
   
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9. I work hard to do well in my classes even if I don't see the importance of what we are doing.
   
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10. I prefer course material that arouses my curiosity, even if it is difficult to learn.
    
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11. I think there is something useful to learn in every course.
    
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12. When I take a test, I think of the consequences of failing it.
    
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13. When I study, I write brief summaries of the main ideas from the readings and the concepts from the lectures.
    
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14. When I study, I go through the readings and highlight the most important ideas.
    
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15. When I study, I think through a topic and decide what I am supposed to learn from it rather than just reading it over.
    
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16. Even if I am not interested in the subject matter of every course I take, I like being a college student
    
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17. Before I study new course material thoroughly, I skim it to see how it is organized.
    
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18. When I study, I set goals for myself in order to direct my activities in each study period.
    
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19. The most satisfying thing for me is understanding the course materials as thoroughly as possible.
    
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20. I rarely find time to review my notes or readings before an exam.
    
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21. When I take a test, I feel confident.
    
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22. I understand the material in my classes by making connections between the readings and the lectures.
    
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23. When I study, I go over my class notes and make an outline of important concepts.
    
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24. I play around with ideas of my own related to what I am learning in my classes.
    
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25. When I study, I determine which concepts I don't understand well.
    
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26. I find it hard to stick to a study schedule.
    
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27. Even if course materials are dull and uninteresting, I manage to keep working until I finish.
    
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28. Understanding the subject matter in my coursework is very important to me.
    
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29. I feel my heart beating fast when I take an exam.
    
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30. I apply ideas from readings in other class activities such as lectures and discussions.
    
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31. When I read or hear an assertion or conclusion in class, I think about possible alternatives.
    
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32. I ask myself questions to make sure I understand the material I have been studying.
    
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33. I have a regular place set aside for studying.
    
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34. I prefer course material that really challenges me so I can learn new things.
    
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35. I can generally get interested in the content area of my courses
    
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36. I treat the course material as a starting point and develop my own ideas about it.
    
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37. If course materials are difficult to understand, I change the way I read the material.
    
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38. I make good use of my study time.
    
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39. When course work is difficult, I give up or only study the easy parts.
    
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40. If I get confused taking notes in class, I make sure I sort it out afterwards.
    
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