Question 1

Discuss the research on multi-tasking conducted by Sana, Westin and Cepeda (2013). Why is this research important?

Accepted Answer

According to this research, both the stu

Question 2

Which time perspective is most linked to student success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Past 
B)  Present 
C)  Future 
D)  All three are equally linked to successful outcomes in college. 
A)  Past 
B)  Present 
C)  Future 
D)  All three are equally linked to successful outcomes in college.

Question 3

Your friend wants to set a goal. What would you tell her?

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A)  The higher you aim, the higher you'll achieve 
B)  Set a low goal first and then higher ones 
C)  Moderate goals are best 
D)  Do your best 
A)  The higher you aim, the higher you'll achieve 
B)  Set a low goal first and then higher ones 
C)  Moderate goals are best 
D)  Do your best

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete 10 page research paper 
B)  Find sources for paper 
C)  Read pages 128-140 in Psychology textbook 
D)  Take practice quiz for math 
A)  Complete 10 page research paper 
B)  Find sources for paper 
C)  Read pages 128-140 in Psychology textbook 
D)  Take practice quiz for math

Question 5

Explain why short-term or proximal goals are valuable.

Accepted Answer

Short term goals are in the near future

Question 6

Which of the following statements about short term goals is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short term goals can pave the way toward achieving your long term goals. 
B)  Short term goals are more important than long term ones since most students are present focused. 
C)  Short term goals are typically more global in nature than long term goals. 
D)  All of the statements are true. 
A)  Short term goals can pave the way toward achieving your long term goals. 
B)  Short term goals are more important than long term ones since most students are present focused. 
C)  Short term goals are typically more global in nature than long term goals. 
D)  All of the statements are true.

Question 7

According to your author, spending too much time on social media sites is considered:

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 8

Experiencing success will likely lead to _____ goals in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)  Realistic 
B)  Unrealistic 
C)  Challenging 
D)  Moderate 
A)  Realistic 
B)  Unrealistic 
C)  Challenging 
D)  Moderate

Question 9

Students with high ____________ will be more likely to persevere in the event of a failure experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Grades 
C)  External locus of control 
D)  Pessimism rates 
A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Grades 
C)  External locus of control 
D)  Pessimism rates

Question 10

According to the research conducted by Reynolds and Baird (2011), what was the negative impact of setting high goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increased depression rates 
B)  It reduced the likelihood of goal achievement 
C)  Both statements are correct 
D)  Neither statement is correct 
A)  It increased depression rates 
B)  It reduced the likelihood of goal achievement 
C)  Both statements are correct 
D)  Neither statement is correct

Question 11

Describe strategies that can increase a future time perspective.

Accepted Answer

Having a future time perspective is rela

Question 12

Another name for short term goals is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Realistic goal 
B)  Lifelong goal 
C)  Proximal goal 
D)  Distant goal 
A)  Realistic goal 
B)  Lifelong goal 
C)  Proximal goal 
D)  Distant goal

Question 13

According to the journal article by Morisano, Hirsch, Petersen, Pil and Shore (2010), the importance of students setting goals and success in college is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Most students who enter college typically do not have very clear goals. 
B)  Students who have clear goals are more likely to meet with success in college. 
C)  Goals and student success are two very different variables and the research does not link them. 
D)  Their findings were inconclusive and more research is really needed to reach a definite conclusion about the relationship between goals and student success. 
A)  Most students who enter college typically do not have very clear goals. 
B)  Students who have clear goals are more likely to meet with success in college. 
C)  Goals and student success are two very different variables and the research does not link them. 
D)  Their findings were inconclusive and more research is really needed to reach a definite conclusion about the relationship between goals and student success.

Question 14

Your friend AJ is famous for procrastinating, but he really wants to stop this behavior so he can perform better academically. What advice would you give AJ?

Accepted Answer

There are several strategies AJ can try

Question 15

According to the ABC'S approach, what best captures the "C"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenging goals 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Self-Reflection and Regulation 
A)  Challenging goals 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Self-Reflection and Regulation

Question 16

What kind of motivation is the best predictor of academic success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic 
B)  Extrinsic 
C)  Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are equally predictive of success 
D)  Neither are connected to academic success 
A)  Intrinsic 
B)  Extrinsic 
C)  Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are equally predictive of success 
D)  Neither are connected to academic success

Question 17

Why is it important to celebrate success?

Accepted Answer

Sharing your accomplishments with others

Question 18

" Spaced Practice" is an approach to learning that involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Finding the best location to study. 
B)  A time management technique that helps you plan where in your schedule to have some fun. 
C)  A way to space out your study sessions, studying a little each day instead of a lot on any one day. 
D)  Taking a five minute break after every 3 hours of studying. 
A)  Finding the best location to study. 
B)  A time management technique that helps you plan where in your schedule to have some fun. 
C)  A way to space out your study sessions, studying a little each day instead of a lot on any one day. 
D)  Taking a five minute break after every 3 hours of studying.

Question 19

According to the ABC'S approach, what best captures the "S"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenging goals 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Self-Reflection and Regulation 
A)  Challenging goals 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Self-Reflection and Regulation

Question 20

Joan is interested in taking a course because of her own curiosity. What type of motivation is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific 
B)  Realistic 
C)  Intrinsic 
D)  Extrinsic 
A)  Specific 
B)  Realistic 
C)  Intrinsic 
D)  Extrinsic

Discuss the research on multi-tasking conducted by Sana, Westin and Cepeda (2013). Why is this research important?

Which time perspective is most linked to student success?

Your friend wants to set a goal. What would you tell her?

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

Explain why short-term or proximal goals are valuable.

Which of the following statements about short term goals is true?

According to your author, spending too much time on social media sites is considered:

Experiencing success will likely lead to _____ goals in the future.

Students with high ____________ will be more likely to persevere in the event of a failure experience.

According to the research conducted by Reynolds and Baird (2011), what was the negative impact of setting high goals?

Describe strategies that can increase a future time perspective.

Another name for short term goals is:

According to the journal article by Morisano, Hirsch, Petersen, Pil and Shore (2010), the importance of students setting goals and success in college is:

Your friend AJ is famous for procrastinating, but he really wants to stop this behavior so he can perform better academically. What advice would you give AJ?

According to the ABC'S approach, what best captures the "C"?

What kind of motivation is the best predictor of academic success?

Why is it important to celebrate success?

" Spaced Practice" is an approach to learning that involves:

According to the ABC'S approach, what best captures the "S"?

Joan is interested in taking a course because of her own curiosity. What type of motivation is this?

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

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

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

Discuss the research on multi-tasking conducted by Sana, Westin and Cepeda (2013). Why is this research important?

Which time perspective is most linked to student success?

Your friend wants to set a goal. What would you tell her?

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

Explain why short-term or proximal goals are valuable.

Which of the following statements about short term goals is true?

According to your author, spending too much time on social media sites is considered:

Experiencing success will likely lead to _____ goals in the future.

Students with high ____________ will be more likely to persevere in the event of a failure experience.

According to the research conducted by Reynolds and Baird (2011), what was the negative impact of setting high goals?

Describe strategies that can increase a future time perspective.

Another name for short term goals is:

According to the journal article by Morisano, Hirsch, Petersen, Pil and Shore (2010), the importance of students setting goals and success in college is:

Your friend AJ is famous for procrastinating, but he really wants to stop this behavior so he can perform better academically. What advice would you give AJ?

According to the ABC'S approach, what best captures the "C"?

What kind of motivation is the best predictor of academic success?

Why is it important to celebrate success?

" Spaced Practice" is an approach to learning that involves:

According to the ABC'S approach, what best captures the "S"?

Joan is interested in taking a course because of her own curiosity. What type of motivation is this?

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

Filters