Question 1

The three components of time management as defined in FOCUS are:&#10;A) planning, scheduling, and structuring.&#10;B) planning, scheduling, and buying a planner.&#10;C) planning, learning to multitask, and structuring.&#10;D) focusing, planning, and structuring.

Accepted Answer

The three components of time management as defined in FOCUS are planning, scheduling, and structuring. These elements are essential for effectively managing time and tasks.

Question 2

Focusing on a designated activity so that you produce a desired result is the definition of:&#10;A) time management.&#10;B) attention management.&#10;C) anti-procrastination.&#10;D) academic planning.

Accepted Answer

Focusing on a designated activity to produce a desired result is the essence of attention management. It involves directing your focus to specific tasks or activities to achieve better outcomes, distinguishing it from broader concepts like time management, anti-procrastination strategies, or academic planning.

Question 3

The four types of energy described in FOCUS are:&#10;A) physical, emotional, mental, and social.&#10;B) physical, mental, social, and spiritual.&#10;C) physical, emotional, social, and spiritual.&#10;D) physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Accepted Answer

FOCUS describes the four types of energy as physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Question 4

The illustration of Dynamics of Energy characterizes feeling angry, fearful, anxious, defensive, and resentful as:&#10;A) low negative.&#10;B) high positive.&#10;C) low positive.&#10;D) high negative.

Accepted Answer

These emotions are characterized as high negative because they are intense emotions that have a negative impact on one's energy and well-being.

Question 5

Communicating thoughtfully, engaging in affirming activities, and finding renewal in healthy social relationships are all examples of:&#10;A) getting physically energized.&#10;B) getting emotionally connected.&#10;C) being fully engaged.&#10;D) going with the flow.

Accepted Answer

These activities are examples of getting emotionally connected because they involve creating emotional bonds and support through communication, shared positive experiences, and nurturing social interactions.

Question 6

According to the text, having lower self-confidence and getting lost in thought are signs of:&#10;A) creativity.&#10;B) low positive energy.&#10;C) procrastination.&#10;D) not trying hard enough.

Accepted Answer

Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing a task or set of tasks. People who procrastinate often have lower self-confidence and get lost in thought, as they are avoiding the task at hand.

Question 7

Simon is registered for 3 3-credit hour classes. Based on the study time calculator described in FOCUS, how many hours should Simon plan on studying?&#10;A) 9 hours&#10;B) 6 hours&#10;C) 12 hours&#10;D) 7 hours

Accepted Answer

The study time calculator in FOCUS suggests that students should plan to study 2-3 hours per week for each credit hour. For 3 classes, each 3 credit hours, Simon should plan to study 3 classes x 3 credit hours x 1 hour = 9 hours per week.

Question 8

Working backward from due dates, choosing and recording deadlines for completing certain chunks of work, and determining stepping-stone goals are all examples of:&#10;A) setting intermediate deadlines.&#10;B) scheduling fixed activities.&#10;C) scheduling flextime.&#10;D) procrastinating.

Accepted Answer

These are all strategies related to setting intermediate deadlines, which involve breaking down a larger project into smaller, more manageable tasks with their own deadlines. This helps ensure steady progress toward the final due date.

Question 9

Eric 's best friend, Garret needs help with overcoming procrastination. Based on the advice listed in FOCUS, name at least three suggestions Eric might provide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eric 's best friend, Garret needs help...

Question 10

Marco has prepared well for his semester. He feels invigorated, confident, challenged, and connected. These are characteristics of being:&#10;A) Emotionally connected.&#10;B) Physically energized.&#10;C) Fully engaged.&#10;D) Renewed.

Accepted Answer

Feeling invigorated, confident, challenged, and connected are characteristics of being fully engaged, as they reflect a deep involvement and commitment to activities, suggesting a high level of engagement in his semester preparations.

Question 11

Mursalata has found several very helpful time management resources on YouTube. She is applying her knowledge of her:&#10;A) Preference for kinesthetic learning.&#10;B) Technology skills.&#10;C) Weakness for giving in to procrastination.&#10;D) Preference for visual learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mursalata has found several very helpful time...

Question 12

Alternating between necessary activities that sometimes seem to compete with one another; asking someone else to help you with tasks and chores; bundling; using technology to accomplish more; and simplifying are all strategies for:

A) Using your learning style to overcome procrastination.
B) Rebalancing.
C) Getting physically energized.
D) Getting emotionally connected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alternating between necessary activities that sometimes seem...

Question 13

Which of the three strategies listed below are the most effective for bringing balance to life:&#10;A) Social networking, having satisfying relationships, choosing a healthy lifestyle.&#10;B) Having satisfying relationships, choosing a healthy lifestyle, buying a planner.&#10;C) Social networking, buying a planner, talking with a counselor.&#10;D) Having satisfying relationships, choosing a healthy lifestyle, and committing to quality in work and school.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the three strategies listed below...

Deck 3: Managing Your Time and Energy