Deck 3: Time Management

Question 1

According to Ellis and Knaus, the three major causes of procrastination are "self- downing," hostility, and _____________________.

A) low frustration tolerance
B) having too much to do
C) poor time management
D) lack of motivation

Answer 1

A

Question 2

An action plan helps you

A) Set a final deadline for completing long-term projects.
B) Set a series of deadlines for individual tasks involved in completing a long-term project.
C) Make up a "To Do" list for each of your daily assignments.
D) Set up time to study for your hardest exam.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When developing a Fixed Commitment Calendar, the text recommends that you block off times with brightly colored markers. What should be blocked off in this way?

A) regular class time
B) club and sport time
C) usual sleep time
D) possible study time

Answer 3

D

Question 4

One of the problems with multiple projects is that:

A) put together they take more time than they would if they were due at different times.
B) it's hard to keep track of all of the due dates.
C) if you don't manage your time well, you might find that you have to sacrifice your grade on one in order to do a good job on another.
D) they tend to focus mainly on reading assignments that are due on the same day.

Question 5

A retrospective calendar

A) helps you identify time available for study.
B) is a plan of what you expect to accomplish each hour for the next day.
C) is done at the end of the day to monitor what you actually did with your time.
D) is only done for the first three weeks of the semester.

Question 6

You could use a number or star to indicated your ______________ _____________ when you prepare your "To Do" Lists.

A) hardest assignments
B) highest priorities
C) personal goals
D) easiest assignments

Question 7

If you find that you need more hours for study than your Fixed Commitment Calendar indicates that you have available, you should

A) eliminate all of your extracurricular activities.
B) plan to sleep fewer hours each week.
C) quit your job if you are working more than ten hours a week.
D) reduce your credit load.

Question 8

Which of the following is not true about time management?

A) Taking time to plan your work can actually reduce the amount of time that you spend on task.
B) One hour time slots between classes should not be used to read text assignments because they are too short to get anything done.
C) Not only can you have free time to socialize and relax, but you can also enjoy it.
D) Switching subjects every hour can increase your reading speed and comprehension.

Question 9

Which of the following time management strategies is recommended in the text?

A) Only study for a set period of time. Some tasks will have to be completed on the next day if time runs out.
B) Change tasks every thirty minutes.
C) Even small tasks should be broken down into steps.
D) Many tasks will simply have to be worked on until completed.

Question 10

If you need to make changes in your time use, you could

A) reduce your credit load
B) cut back on extra-curricular activities
C) reduce your work hours
D) all of the above

Question 11

When planning to complete study tasks that you consider difficult or least favored, which strategy will be the most effective?

A) Complete the task late at night when the dorm is quiet.
B) Complete the task before working on easier, more-favored subjects.
C) Break down the task into ten-minute segments so it can be spread out during the day.
D) Save the task until you have completed several less-difficult tasks.

Question 12

A good time management plan includes monthly assignment calendars, running lists, and daily "To Do" lists. Where should you list a major exam?

A) on the monthly assignment calendar
B) on the running list
C) on the daily "To Do" list
D) on all of these calendars and lists

Question 13

In order to complete all of the items on a "To Do" list, it is important to

A) plan when you will work on each task.
B) avoid placing personal goals anywhere on your list.
C) try not to schedule tasks for blocks of one hour or less.
D) plan your daily tasks at least three days ahead of time.

Question 14

According to the text, most students find that they can work for _________________ before they need to take a study break.

A) 20 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 50 minutes
D) 75 minutes

Question 15

One of the simplest ways to overcome procrastination is to

A) begin a task after a meal, when you are relaxed and not hungry.
B) simply start the task.
C) wait until all preliminary materials are available before actually starting the task.
D) prioritize the components of the task.