Question 1

Long term goals are goals that:

Accepted Answer

A)  You can achieve by the end of the week. 
B)  Goals that can take some time to achieve, six months or longer. 
C)  Goals that you can achieve independently. 
D)  Are always set by others such as family members. 
A)  You can achieve by the end of the week. 
B)  Goals that can take some time to achieve, six months or longer. 
C)  Goals that you can achieve independently. 
D)  Are always set by others such as family members.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a great item to put on a To Do List?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write a draft outline for paper 
B)  Study for exam 
C)  Read pages 128-140 in Psychology textbook 
D)  Take practice quiz for math 
A)  Write a draft outline for paper 
B)  Study for exam 
C)  Read pages 128-140 in Psychology textbook 
D)  Take practice quiz for math

Question 3

What is one of the most common mistakes students make when creating a goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making it too challenging 
B)  Making it too specific 
C)  Making it too broad 
D)  Making it a proximal goal 
A)  Making it too challenging 
B)  Making it too specific 
C)  Making it too broad 
D)  Making it a proximal goal

Question 4

Describe the research on working and success in college.

Accepted Answer

Students who work a lot of hours (23-60)

Question 5

Tom decides to go to a party instead of studying. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  Past 
B)  Present 
C)  Future 
D)  Realistic 
A)  Past 
B)  Present 
C)  Future 
D)  Realistic

Question 6

The A in the ABCS approach stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Aim High 
B)  Achieve 
C)  Attain 
D)  Always reach your goal 
A)  Aim High 
B)  Achieve 
C)  Attain 
D)  Always reach your goal

Question 7

The C in the ABCS approach stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicate 
B)  Classify 
C)  Care and Commit 
D)  Center your thoughts 
A)  Communicate 
B)  Classify 
C)  Care and Commit 
D)  Center your thoughts

Question 8

According to your author, if you only have a longer period of time for completing coursework, it might be best to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Do an easy task 
B)  Start a difficult task 
C)  Do a task that matches your interest 
D)  Do a task that you find boring 
A)  Do an easy task 
B)  Start a difficult task 
C)  Do a task that matches your interest 
D)  Do a task that you find boring

Question 9

Individuals with high self-efficacy will likely set ______ goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Realistic 
B)  Challenging 
C)  Specific 
D)  Do Your Best 
A)  Realistic 
B)  Challenging 
C)  Specific 
D)  Do Your Best

Question 10

Studying a little each day is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Spaced practice 
B)  Distributed practice 
C)  Either term is correct 
D)  Neither term is correct 
A)  Spaced practice 
B)  Distributed practice 
C)  Either term is correct 
D)  Neither term is correct

Question 11

Having a professional portfolio is important because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It can keep you motivated 
B)  It can serve you well when looking for employment 
C)  Both of these responses are accurate 
D)  Neither of these responses are accurate 
A)  It can keep you motivated 
B)  It can serve you well when looking for employment 
C)  Both of these responses are accurate 
D)  Neither of these responses are accurate

Question 12

Multi-tasking can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased stress 
B)  Poorer performance 
C)  Increase time management 
D)  Decreased decision making skills 
A)  Increased stress 
B)  Poorer performance 
C)  Increase time management 
D)  Decreased decision making skills

Question 13

What percentage of college students report that they were NOT taught how to set effective goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  45 
C)  75 
D)  85 
A)  20 
B)  45 
C)  75 
D)  85

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about single-tasking it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focusing on one task at a time is more productive than multi-tasking. 
B)  Removing distractions is a good way to help focus on one task at a time. 
C)  Writing down a task you are thinking about will help you re-focus your energy on your current task. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Focusing on one task at a time is more productive than multi-tasking. 
B)  Removing distractions is a good way to help focus on one task at a time. 
C)  Writing down a task you are thinking about will help you re-focus your energy on your current task. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 15

Maria decides to take Accounting II because she was successful in Accounting I. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  Past 
B)  Present 
C)  Future 
D)  Realistic 
A)  Past 
B)  Present 
C)  Future 
D)  Realistic

Question 16

According to your author, if you only have a short period of time, it might be best to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Do an easy task 
B)  Do a difficult task 
C)  Do a task that matches your interest 
D)  Do a task that you find boring 
A)  Do an easy task 
B)  Do a difficult task 
C)  Do a task that matches your interest 
D)  Do a task that you find boring

Question 17

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of electronic and paper planners or organizers.

Accepted Answer

Both electronic and paper organizers can

Question 18

Which of the following can help you reduce time spent on time traps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raising your awareness of how much time you spend on time traps 
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)  All of these are good strategies 
A)  Raising your awareness of how much time you spend on time traps 
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)  All of these are good strategies

Question 19

Based on the findings from the Morisano et al. (2010) research study, describe the benefits of goal setting.

Accepted Answer

Students who participated in the goal se

Question 20

One suggestion by your author is to use fun activities as a reward for must-do activities. Approximately how much time should you give yourself for "fun" after about an hour of working?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  1 hour 
A)  2 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  1 hour

Long term goals are goals that:

Which of the following is not a great item to put on a To Do List?

What is one of the most common mistakes students make when creating a goal?

Describe the research on working and success in college.

Tom decides to go to a party instead of studying. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

The A in the ABCS approach stands for:

The C in the ABCS approach stands for:

According to your author, if you only have a longer period of time for completing coursework, it might be best to:

Individuals with high self-efficacy will likely set ______ goals.

Studying a little each day is referred to as:

Having a professional portfolio is important because:

Multi-tasking can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

What percentage of college students report that they were NOT taught how to set effective goals?

Which of the following statements is true about single-tasking it?

Maria decides to take Accounting II because she was successful in Accounting I. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

According to your author, if you only have a short period of time, it might be best to:

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of electronic and paper planners or organizers.

Which of the following can help you reduce time spent on time traps?

Based on the findings from the Morisano et al. (2010) research study, describe the benefits of goal setting.

One suggestion by your author is to use fun activities as a reward for must-do activities. Approximately how much time should you give yourself for "fun" after about an hour of working?

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

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

Long term goals are goals that:

Which of the following is not a great item to put on a To Do List?

What is one of the most common mistakes students make when creating a goal?

Describe the research on working and success in college.

Tom decides to go to a party instead of studying. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

The A in the ABCS approach stands for:

The C in the ABCS approach stands for:

According to your author, if you only have a longer period of time for completing coursework, it might be best to:

Individuals with high self-efficacy will likely set ______ goals.

Studying a little each day is referred to as:

Having a professional portfolio is important because:

Multi-tasking can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

What percentage of college students report that they were NOT taught how to set effective goals?

Which of the following statements is true about single-tasking it?

Maria decides to take Accounting II because she was successful in Accounting I. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

According to your author, if you only have a short period of time, it might be best to:

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of electronic and paper planners or organizers.

Which of the following can help you reduce time spent on time traps?

Based on the findings from the Morisano et al. (2010) research study, describe the benefits of goal setting.

One suggestion by your author is to use fun activities as a reward for must-do activities. Approximately how much time should you give yourself for "fun" after about an hour of working?

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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