Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Perfectionist attitudes exacerbate procrastination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

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Question 8

Procrastination is mainly due to laziness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a time management strategy?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

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Question 12

Which of the following is not a cause of procrastination?

Accepted Answer

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 13

The 80/20 rule for time management implies that

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

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Exam 7: Problem Solving and Time Management

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

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

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

Perfectionist attitudes exacerbate procrastination.

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

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

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

Procrastination is mainly due to laziness.

Which of the following is not a time management strategy?

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

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

Which of the following is not a cause of procrastination?

The 80/20 rule for time management implies that

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