Deck 7: Self-Regulation of the Physical and Social Environment

Question 1

One strategy to regulate your physical environment in the classroom is:

A) Ask the professor to change rooms.
B) Bring your own desk and chair.
C) Select a seat that will limit distractions.
D) Do not go to class.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

An effective study location:

A) Is free of physical distractions
B) Is free of social distractions
C) Allows for deep concentration
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When a student has gotten to the bottom of a page but has no idea what s/he has just read, this is a problem with:

A) Attention
B) Motivation
C) Social loafing
D) Help-seeking

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following can cause issues with concentration:

A) A noisy environment
B) Negative self-talk
C) Daydreaming
D) All of the above

Question 5

In order to combat social loafing, one should use all of the following strategies EXCEPT:

A) Keep the group no larger than 6 students
B) Critique the work of members who are not putting in effort
C) Have each group member introduce him or herself
D) Assign each group member a role and/or specific goals

Question 6

The regulation of our social environment includes which of the following:

A) Knowing when to work alone
B) Knowing when to work with others
C) Knowing when to seek help
D) All of the above

Question 7

When engaging in active listening, one should:

A) Focus on giving good advice
B) Acknowledge the other person's feelings
C) Use You-messages
D) Think about what you are going to say next

Question 8

An I-message does all of the following EXCEPT:

A) Keeps the focus on your feelings
B) Clarifies your message
C) Disguises the you-message
D) Conveys your need

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT part of an I-message:

A) The feelings you are experiencing
B) The behavior of the other person that is causing you negative emotions
C) The judgment you are making about the other person because of their actions
D) The consequence of the other person's actions

Question 10

Which of the following is a complete I-message:

A) I feel frustrated when you lie to me, because it makes it difficult for me to trust you.
B) I feel frustrated when you lie to me, because I know you are such a good person.
C) I feel frustrated because you are such a jerk!
D) I feel frustrated when you lie to me.

Question 11

Concentration is the continual refocusing on a perceived stimulus or message.

Question 12

Information cannot be acquired unless one is attentive.

Question 13

Distracters that interfere with our ability to concentrate can be both internal and external.

Question 14

Students who need the most help are more likely to seek it.

Question 15

The first step in help-seeking is being aware that one needs help.

Question 16

The larger the group, the more efficient and effective it is as "many hands make light work."

Question 17

Active listeners often start by giving great advice to the person with whom they are speaking.

Question 18

You-messages are ineffective because they lay blame, convey criticism, and/or are a verbal attack.

Question 19

Effective communicators use their body language to communicate positive emotions even when they are frustrated or upset.

Question 20

Effective communicators ask for feedback about the way their message has been delivered.

Question 21

Explain the difference between attention and concentration.

Question 22

According to Chapter 7 in the Seli and Dembo book, how should students improve their attention and concentration? List and explain three strategies.

Question 23

Identify and discuss two strategies recommended in the Seli and Dembo book to combat social loafing.

Question 24

Change Friend B's statement to that of an active listener:
Friend A: I can't believe I did so horribly on my midterm.
Friend B: Well, maybe you should've studied more then! Anyway, you have the rest of the semester to make it up.

Question 25

Your significant other said something about your ability to sing that embarrassed you in front of a group of people. The two of you are now alone. You decide to trust your Motivation and Learning book's advice and use an "I-message" to send a message about your feelings. First, identify and explain the three components necessary to construct such a message. Then, create one that would be appropriate for this situation.