Deck 6: Time Management

Question 1

The key to successful time management lies in which of Covey's 4 quadrants?

A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Kevin plans out his day the night before. First on his list is to check his texts and emails. Often times, Kevin gets so busy answering emails and responding to text messages that some of the other goals on his daily plan do not get accomplished. Which of Covey's 4 quadrants is Kevin prioritizing?

A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Michelle is anxious about an assignment due next week. In order to avoid it, she has been watching all 8 seasons of Game of Thrones on HBO. In which of Covey's 4 quadrants is Michelle spending her time?

A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Procrastinators primarily operate out of which of Covey's 4 quadrants?

A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Question 5

Callie is overwhelmed by all of the assignments she has to complete. She pulls all-nighters and occasionally misses class to finish assignments. By the end of each semester, she feels burned out from all of the stress. Callie is operating out of which of Covey's 4 quadrants?

A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Question 6

All of the following are effective time-management strategies EXCEPT:

A) Set regular study periods
B) Prioritizing tasks
C) 5-minute plan
D) Taking short breaks every 30-60 minutes

Question 7

What is the key difference between time management and procrastination?

A) Time management is an issue of skill
B) Procrastination is an issue of will
C) a and b
D) None of the above

Question 8

Denise has a calendar that she writes all of her assignments in for the semester. She carries the calendar everywhere she goes but does not always check it on a daily basis. Recently, she almost missed a Monday deadline for a paper, because she had not looked at her calendar since Friday. Denise is having issues with:

A) Time management
B) Procrastination

Question 9

David has a presentation due on Thursday that he has not started working on. He feels like he has a lot of time as it's only Sunday and plans to work on it on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, David is tired from writing a paper that he has to turn in the next day and he decides to hang out with his friends instead of working on his presentation. He feels like he will be more refreshed to work on his presentation on Tuesday. After reading the instructions for the presentation on Tuesday morning, he realizes he has to send his professor the PowerPoint for his presentation 24 hours in advance. This means it has to be done by Wednesday at 10am, and so he skips his classes on Tuesday to finish his presentation in time. David is having issues with:

A) Time management
B) Procrastination

Question 10

Procrastination is largely an issue with:

A) Prioritizing tasks
B) Knowledge
C) Managing affect
D) All of the above

Question 11

Covington's Self-Worth Theory says that _____________ and ______________ may be reasons why college students engage in procrastination.

A) Avoidance and lack of conscientiousness
B) Avoidance and lack of self-control
C) Avoidance and fear of failure
D) Fear of failure and perfectionism

Question 12

All of the following are classic signs of procrastination EXCEPT:

A) Believing that you produce your best work when you are under pressure
B) Overestimation of the time left to perform a task
C) Underestimation of the time it takes to complete a task
D) Believing that you do not need to feel like completing a task in order to complete it

Question 13

To-do lists are a less effective way to manage tasks because tasks are not prioritized.

Question 14

At its root, procrastination is an issue with motivation.

Question 15

When students are struggling with time-management issues, they know how to prioritize their tasks; they just do not feel like doing it.

Question 16

Students spending most of their time in Quadrant 2 often feel burned out and stressed.

Question 17

Procrastinators often times work best under pressure.

Question 18

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Kelly does not know how to manage her emotions when she feels overwhelmed.

A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Question 19

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Thalia set aside time to start her paper, but needs to motivate herself to accomplish her goal.

A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Question 20

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Gwendolyn does not know how to organize her tasks.

A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Question 21

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Rob needs to learn to engage in his work even when he does not feel like completing the assignment.

A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Question 22

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Jin uses a to-do list without prioritizing the items on the list.

A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Question 23

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Mitch is motivated to accomplish his daily tasks but needs to improve his organization skills.

A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Question 24

First, briefly discuss the root cause that leads to poor time management. Then, name one strategy that can be used to combat time management issues and give an example of how YOU would use that strategy.
1b. Next, briefly discuss the root cause that leads to procrastination. Then, name one strategy that can be used to combat procrastination and give an example of how YOU would use that strategy.
Use terminology referenced in the textbook. Do NOT use the same strategy for both issues.

Question 25

The Seli and Dembo text discusses a number of effective time-management strategies that deal with the use of time. Identify three of these strategies and explain how you can use them in your own time-management plan. (Note: Do NOT list procrastination elimination strategies.)

Question 26

Many students make a "To do" list to manage their time. Explain the major weakness of this approach.

Question 27

Jordan never knows what assignment to work on first. He jumps from one assignment to another and often forgets about tasks with approaching deadlines. He is usually frazzled and feels like he never gets a break from work. Explain how you know Jordan has a time-management issue and suggest two or three strategies that may help him.
Procrastination

Question 28

The Seli and Dembo text discusses a number of effective strategies that help to eliminate procrastination. Identify three of these strategies and explain how you can use them. (Note: Do NOT list time-management strategies.)

Question 29

Point out and discuss at least two ways in which the beliefs below are classic signs of procrastination.
"Reading pages 160-171 in Seli and Dembo will only take me 5 minutes (it's only 11 pages!). I don't feel like doing it now-so I'll do it tomorrow, when I have plenty of time and will be in a better mood to do it."

Question 30

Julie writes all of her deadlines and responsibilities in her calendar, but often times she doesn't feel like completing the tasks she has written for the day. She usually ends up watching videos on YouTube or going to hang out with friends. Explain how you know Julie has a procrastination problem and suggest two or three strategies that may help her.