Deck 3: Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself

Question 1

__________ are principles or qualities that you consider important,right,or good.

Answer 1

Values

Question 2

An action or intention that takes precedence in time,attention,or position is a(n)__________.

Answer 2

priority

Question 3

Practical steps to achieving a set goal include

A)establishing a buddy system to report progress.
B)letting progress happen at its own pace.
C)setting a realistic time line with deadlines.
D)both a and c
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Answer 3

both a and c
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Question 4

Based on your priorities,what is the most successful way to schedule your day?

A)Always do your top priority items first.
B)Schedule your lower priority items around your top priority as they fit-making sure you give plenty of time for your top priority items.
C)Make a list of all the things you need to do that day and do the easiest first.
D)Get the lower priority items out of the way first so you can concentrate on the higher priority ones.

Question 5

Which is NOT a benefit of stress?

A)increased heart rate
B)readiness to succeed on tests
C)drive to finish assignments on time
D)motivation to perform well on class presentations

Question 6

What is the goal of filling out a chart to document how you spend your time?

A)to find out exactly how many hours you spend on activities and what changes you would like to make
B)to see if you are wasting too much time on recreation
C)to see if you are getting enough sleep
D)to see if you are scheduling ample study time
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Question 7

Why is a written schedule important?

A)Schedules keep you from being late for your appointments.
B)Schedules allocate segments of time to fulfill your goals and remind you of events,responsibilities,appointments,and deadlines.
C)Schedules make you feel important because you're filling your day with important tasks.
D)none of the above

Question 8

Which is NOT a violation of academic integrity?

A)plagiarism
B)tutoring a classmate
C)submitting someone else's work as your own
D)ignoring copyright restrictions on software
E)copying a paper off the Internet for submission

Question 9

Which is NOT a practical way to reduce stress levels?

A)getting plenty of sleep
B)avoiding time with friends
C)scheduling classes around time preferences
D)taking a walk before a big test

Question 10

Setting __________ helps you define how you want to live and what you want to achieve.

Question 11

A priority is

A)the goal you accomplish first in any given day.
B)the most desirable goal.
C)the most important goal at any given moment.
D)the most beneficial goal.

Question 12

If your long-term goal is "declare a major," related short-term goals may include

A)meeting with your academic advisor.
B)trying out courses in some subject areas that interest you.
C)talking to more advanced students about their majors.
D)all of the above.

Question 13

Procrastination can hinder you from accomplishing tasks.Which of the following does NOT contribute to procrastination?

A)studying in a distracting location
B)curbing your social time
C)not delegating to others
D)not thinking ahead

Question 14

"I will graduate from college knowing I did my best." What type of goal is this?

A)long-term goal
B)lifelong goal
C)short-term goal
D)educational goal

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of matching time-related needs and schedule?

A)lower stress
B)more energy
C)procrastination
D)more ability to focus in class

Question 16

A date book with a daily,weekly,or monthly calendar is called a __________.

Question 17

Academic integrity positively affects which of the following?

A)professional behavior patterns
B)overall knowledge level
C)respectful interaction with others
D)all of the above

Question 18

Procrastination is

A)putting off something that needs to be done.
B)putting off something that can be done later.
C)asking someone else to do something for you.
D)accomplishing lower priority goals later on.

Question 19

Drs.Robert M.Yerkes and John E.Dodson suggest that to reach your highest performance level,your stress level should be

A)low.
B)moderate.
C)high.
D)accelerated.

Question 20

________ ________ is time reserved for personal relaxation and doing low-key activities that refresh you.

Question 21

A(n)__________ __________ goal is a broad goal with a large scope.

Question 22

Many students __________ by postponing a task until a later date.

Question 23

_________ is the way your mind and body react to pressure.

Question 24

A compact microcomputer that can hold a large amount of information to use for time management is a(n)__________ __________.

Question 25

A(n)__________ __________ goal is a smaller,manageable goal to be accomplished within a relatively brief time.