Deck 7: Problem Solving and Time Management

Question 1

Those with a negative orientation often approach problems in a careless or cavalier manner.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The 80/20 rule for time management implies that

A)You should spend more time concentrating on the work that can significantly influence your life and career and less time on activities that produce little or no value.
B)More people spend more time doing the work that can significantly influence their lives and careers and less time on activities that produce little or no value.
C)You should spend 20% of time on your school work and 80% of time on your job.
D)You should spend 80% of time on your school work and 20% of time on your job.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The theory of constraints (TOC) when applied to time management suggests that

A)we should allocate more time to deal with the easiest things first.
B)we should allocate more time to deal with the main factor that prevents us from achieving the goal.
C)we should prioritize our activities based on how much time we have.
D)we are limited by the constraint of time.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The time-management strategy "Do less, not more" means:

A)take on less, you're overworked and may burnout.
B)you shouldn't overbook appointments.
C)you should minimize your work output to enjoy life better.
D)you split or give partial attention to tasks and need to focus on one thing at a time.
E)none of the above.

Question 5

Although students had three months to complete their term paper, most of them still had to cram for it the night before its due date. Which principle of time management predicts this phenomenon?

A)the Parkinson's law
B)the 80/20 rule
C)the concept of psychic RAM
D)the principle of forced efficiency

Question 6

Which of the following is not a time management strategy?

A)Get a calendar.
B)Stop complaining.
C)Pace your reading speed.
D)Make the best of down time.
E)Pay others to do your work.

Question 7

Mary knows her most productive time slot is between 7:00 am and 10:00 am in the morning. She reserves this spot for the most important tasks in her work. As a result of practicing this habit, she gets more of her work done in three hours than what she does in the remainder of her work day. What principle of time management does Mary practice?

A)Parkinson's law
B)the 80/20 rule
C)the concept of psychic RAM
D)the principle of forced efficiency

Question 8

In time management, the concept of psychic RAM emphasizes the importance of

A)having a good memory
B)prioritizing your tasks
C)writing down what you want to do
D)delegating your work
E)spending time wisely

Question 9

Managing your time effectively leads to success in college. Which of the following is not a good time- management technique?

A)Make a to-do list and check it twice a day.
B)Get a calendar and consistently schedule events.
C)Study all night for an exam.
D)Figure out where your time is waster.

Question 10

In time management, the 80/20 principle has to do with:

A)prioritizing responsibilities.
B)executing responsibilities.
C)scheduling responsibilities.
D)all of the above.

Question 11

Define and provide examples of the differences between someone worrying about something versus someone being concerned about something. Why does it matter if someone worries? Provide some examples of what people could do if they worry too much.

Question 12

What is social problem-solving therapy? Thoroughly describe the five major components of this therapy.

Question 13

Provide some suggestions to a person who is looking for advice on how to set goals properly. Use an example of your choice.

Question 14

What is brainstorming? What are some principles that one should follow when brainstorming?

Question 15

Define time management. What are some tips that you could provide for someone who doesn't seem to be able to use his or her time effectively?

Question 16

There are a number of benefits or secondary gains that can be enjoyed due to procrastination. What are they?

Question 17

Which of the following is not a cause of procrastination?

A)the task not being exciting, meaningful, or relevant
B)possessing self-defeating internal thoughts about the task
C)being laziness and not having enough time
D)having a perfectionist attitude

Question 18

Which is not true about procrastination?

A)It is a matter of being short of time.
B)It is putting off doing tasks until another time.
C)It is a self-perpetuating cycle of self-defeating behavior.
D)It can have benefits or secondary gains.
E)All answers are true about procrastination.

Question 19

Brainstorming is a strategy to attempt to generate as many possibilities as you can, keeping in mind that they need to be practical.

Question 20

Procrastination is mainly due to laziness.

Question 21

Perfectionist attitudes exacerbate procrastination.

Question 22

"Life hacking" is a term that describes how people's time at work interferes with their social life.

Question 23

Perceptual and cognitive barriers to problem solving are related to the way you interpret and evaluate a situation.

Question 24

Persistent attention on matters that are beyond what you can manage on your own is known as:

A)obsession
B)concern
C)worry
D)distraction
E)all of the above

Question 25

Closing the gap between your goals and the actual outcomes describes this process.

A)intervention
B)problem solving
C)goal setting
D)resource implementation
E)bridging

Question 26

Social problem-solving therapy involves all of the following, except:

A)problem orientation
B)decision making
C)solution implementation and verification
D)desensitization
E)generation of alternatives

Question 27

Which is the first step in the problem-solving process?

A)Define the problem.
B)Determine the goals.
C)Analyze the problem.
D)Generate solutions.

Question 28

Which one is not a good suggestion with regard to goal setting?

A)Make the goals measurable.
B)Make the goals as specific as possible.
C)Goals should be both realistic and attainable.
D)Goals should be clearly relevant to what you truly most want to achieve.
E)Goals should be written in the past tense.

Question 29

Problem-solving orientation refers to:

A)the way you interpret a current situation.
B)the direction in which you will travel.
C)the equipment to solve your problem with.
D)the feelings a student has about a problem.

Question 30

This problem-solving style is characterized by impulsivity, carelessness, avoidance, and procrastination.

A)rational
B)dysfunctional
C)creative
D)chaotic
E)none of the above

Question 31

Which problem-solving style involves the deliberate and systematic application of four major problem-solving skills?

A)rational
B)dysfunctional
C)creative
D)chaotic

Question 32

Which problem-solving stage in the social problem-solving therapy involves creating as many possible solutions as possible?

A)problem definition and formulation
B)generation of alternatives
C)decision making
D)solution implementation and verification

Question 33

With regard to time management, stress can develop from:

A)not having enough time to accomplish everything you want to do.
B)not having enough meaningful, satisfying things to fill the available time.
C)having an individualized attitude about time.
D)a and b.
E)a and c.

Question 34

Describe some causes of procrastination. Now highlight some ways in which someone can overcome procrastination.