Question 1

Describe the research on multi-tasking and the benefits of engaging in single -tasking.

Accepted Answer

Although many people say they can multi-

Question 2

Your classmate Sam says that his goal is to pass all of his classes this semester. Using your knowledge of the effective components of goal setting, evaluate this goal. Then write a more effective goal for Sam.

Accepted Answer

While passing classes is a positive goal

Question 3

Time logs or diaries can often help college students develop good time management skills by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Actively encouraging students to develop a study plan and increasing time on academic tasks by being proactive. 
B)  Helping students to understand what is and isn't working with their current time management system. 
C)  Having a more realistic understanding of how long it actually takes to complete a task, like reading. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Actively encouraging students to develop a study plan and increasing time on academic tasks by being proactive. 
B)  Helping students to understand what is and isn't working with their current time management system. 
C)  Having a more realistic understanding of how long it actually takes to complete a task, like reading. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 4

In class, multi-tasking negatively impacts:

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A)  The student engaged in multi-tasking 
B)  Others sitting near the multi-tasking student 
C)  Both statements are true 
D)  Neither statement is true 
A)  The student engaged in multi-tasking 
B)  Others sitting near the multi-tasking student 
C)  Both statements are true 
D)  Neither statement is true

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy to help you reduce time spent on time traps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward yourself with a fun activity after a must-do activity 
B)  Encouraging your friends and family to remind you to get back on track 
C)  Self-imposing limits on how much time you can spend on the different activities 
D)  Avoid any activity that might be fun 
A)  Reward yourself with a fun activity after a must-do activity 
B)  Encouraging your friends and family to remind you to get back on track 
C)  Self-imposing limits on how much time you can spend on the different activities 
D)  Avoid any activity that might be fun

Question 6

Why is a time log a valuable activity?

Accepted Answer

Tracking your time provides you with a r

Question 7

Based on the research you reviewed, how many hours per week would you recommend working while in college?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  40 
A)  0 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  40

Question 8

According to the research by Sana, Westin & Cepeda (2013), what negatively impacted other students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students taking notes on a laptop 
B)  Students engaged in off task behaviors on a laptop 
C)  Students talking to others during class 
D)  None of these statements are true 
A)  Students taking notes on a laptop 
B)  Students engaged in off task behaviors on a laptop 
C)  Students talking to others during class 
D)  None of these statements are true

Question 9

The B in the ABCS approach stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior matters 
B)  Believe in Yourself 
C)  Be near others who support you 
D)  Be a leader 
A)  Behavior matters 
B)  Believe in Yourself 
C)  Be near others who support you 
D)  Be a leader

Question 10

Do Your Best goals are problematic because they are not:

Accepted Answer

A)  Realistic 
B)  Specific 
C)  Extrinsically motivating 
D)  All of these statements are true 
A)  Realistic 
B)  Specific 
C)  Extrinsically motivating 
D)  All of these statements are true

Question 11

Because rewards are experienced in the short-term, ____ goals can provide motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Realistic 
B)  Proximal 
C)  Distant 
D)  Futuristic 
A)  Realistic 
B)  Proximal 
C)  Distant 
D)  Futuristic

Question 12

Create an effective to-do list for today. Explain why your list is an effective one.

Accepted Answer

Here's my to-do list for today:
-Identif

Question 13

Packaging your accomplishments together is often referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Professional portfolio 
B)  Success binder 
C)  Journal 
D)  All of these statements are true 
A)  Professional portfolio 
B)  Success binder 
C)  Journal 
D)  All of these statements are true

Question 14

Aliha spends a lot of time on Facebook. According to your author, this is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  A time trap 
B)  A time waster 
C)  A time spender 
D)  A time log 
A)  A time trap 
B)  A time waster 
C)  A time spender 
D)  A time log

Question 15

Two types of multi-tasking are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Task switching and dual tasking 
B)  Task switching and competitive tasking 
C)  Competitive tasking and complex tasking 
D)  Simple switching and complex switching 
A)  Task switching and dual tasking 
B)  Task switching and competitive tasking 
C)  Competitive tasking and complex tasking 
D)  Simple switching and complex switching

Question 16

According to research by Lammers, Onwuegbuzie, & State (2001), students who worked 23-60 hours per week had:

Accepted Answer

A)  Poorer concentration 
B)  Less sleep 
C)  Reduced studying time 
D)  All of these statements are true 
A)  Poorer concentration 
B)  Less sleep 
C)  Reduced studying time 
D)  All of these statements are true

Question 17

If you aim for an A, the grade that you are most likely to earn is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 18

When it comes to goals, what is the role of monitoring progress?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is really not necessary, except with research papers. 
B)  Self-monitoring and self-regulating your learning makes it more likely that you will achieve your goal. 
C)  The best strategy to monitor goals is wait for feedback from your instructor. 
D)  Most college students do not need this extra step, most are already really good at meeting their goals or they wouldn't be in college in the first place. 
A)  This is really not necessary, except with research papers. 
B)  Self-monitoring and self-regulating your learning makes it more likely that you will achieve your goal. 
C)  The best strategy to monitor goals is wait for feedback from your instructor. 
D)  Most college students do not need this extra step, most are already really good at meeting their goals or they wouldn't be in college in the first place.

Question 19

Why is learning to set effective goals important?

Accepted Answer

Setting effective goals increases the li

Question 20

Time logs or diaries are a useful exercise for students to do because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a helpful way to identify time traps. 
B)  It can help us analyze how much time we devote to academic tasks. 
C)  It is a great way to visually capture how we currently spend our time and look for ways to improve our time management. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  It is a helpful way to identify time traps. 
B)  It can help us analyze how much time we devote to academic tasks. 
C)  It is a great way to visually capture how we currently spend our time and look for ways to improve our time management. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Describe the research on multi-tasking and the benefits of engaging in single -tasking.

Your classmate Sam says that his goal is to pass all of his classes this semester. Using your knowledge of the effective components of goal setting, evaluate this goal. Then write a more effective goal for Sam.

Time logs or diaries can often help college students develop good time management skills by:

In class, multi-tasking negatively impacts:

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy to help you reduce time spent on time traps?

Why is a time log a valuable activity?

Based on the research you reviewed, how many hours per week would you recommend working while in college?

According to the research by Sana, Westin & Cepeda (2013), what negatively impacted other students?

The B in the ABCS approach stands for:

Do Your Best goals are problematic because they are not:

Because rewards are experienced in the short-term, ____ goals can provide motivation.

Create an effective to-do list for today. Explain why your list is an effective one.

Packaging your accomplishments together is often referred to as a:

Aliha spends a lot of time on Facebook. According to your author, this is an example of a:

Two types of multi-tasking are:

According to research by Lammers, Onwuegbuzie, & State (2001), students who worked 23-60 hours per week had:

If you aim for an A, the grade that you are most likely to earn is:

When it comes to goals, what is the role of monitoring progress?

Why is learning to set effective goals important?

Time logs or diaries are a useful exercise for students to do because:

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Skills You Need: Memory, Note Taking, and Studying Techniques

It’s Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

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Exam 3: Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time

Describe the research on multi-tasking and the benefits of engaging in single -tasking.

Your classmate Sam says that his goal is to pass all of his classes this semester. Using your knowledge of the effective components of goal setting, evaluate this goal. Then write a more effective goal for Sam.

Time logs or diaries can often help college students develop good time management skills by:

In class, multi-tasking negatively impacts:

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy to help you reduce time spent on time traps?

Why is a time log a valuable activity?

Based on the research you reviewed, how many hours per week would you recommend working while in college?

According to the research by Sana, Westin & Cepeda (2013), what negatively impacted other students?

The B in the ABCS approach stands for:

Do Your Best goals are problematic because they are not:

Because rewards are experienced in the short-term, ____ goals can provide motivation.

Create an effective to-do list for today. Explain why your list is an effective one.

Packaging your accomplishments together is often referred to as a:

Aliha spends a lot of time on Facebook. According to your author, this is an example of a:

Two types of multi-tasking are:

According to research by Lammers, Onwuegbuzie, & State (2001), students who worked 23-60 hours per week had:

If you aim for an A, the grade that you are most likely to earn is:

When it comes to goals, what is the role of monitoring progress?

Why is learning to set effective goals important?

Time logs or diaries are a useful exercise for students to do because:

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Skills You Need: Memory, Note Taking, and Studying Techniques

It’s Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

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