Question 1

Perfectionist attitudes exacerbate procrastination.

Accepted Answer

Perfectionist attitudes can lead to procrastination because individuals may delay starting or completing tasks due to a fear of not meeting their own high standards or making mistakes.

Question 2

"Life hacking" is a term that describes how people's time at work interferes with their social life.

Accepted Answer

"Life hacking" refers to any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life, not specifically how work interferes with social life.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Perceptual and cognitive barriers to problem solving involve the limitations in our thinking and perception that can prevent us from seeing the best solutions or understanding a problem accurately. These barriers are related to how we interpret and evaluate situations, often influenced by our past experiences, biases, and mental frameworks.

Question 4

Persistent attention on matters that are beyond what you can manage on your own is known as:

Accepted Answer

Worry is the term that specifically refers to persistent attention on matters beyond one's control or ability to manage. Obsession might imply a more intense fixation, concern is more neutral, and distraction refers to something that diverts attention away from what one should be focusing on.

Question 5

Closing the gap between your goals and the actual outcomes describes this process.

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Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Social problem-solving therapy includes problem orientation, decision making, solution implementation and verification, and the generation of alternatives. Desensitization is not a component of social problem-solving therapy; it is more related to treatments for phobias and anxiety disorders, such as systematic desensitization.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Defining the problem is the first step in the problem-solving process, as it sets the stage for all subsequent steps by clearly identifying what needs to be addressed.

Question 8

Which one is not a good suggestion with regard to goal setting?

Accepted Answer

Writing goals in the past tense is not a recommended practice for goal setting. Goals should be written in a way that is future-oriented, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART criteria), to enhance motivation and clarity about what one is aiming to achieve.

Question 9

Problem-solving orientation refers to:

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving orientation is about how an individual perceives or interprets a situation they are faced with, guiding their approach to finding solutions.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Dysfunctional problem-solving style is characterized by impulsivity, carelessness, avoidance, and procrastination, as it reflects an ineffective approach to dealing with problems.

Question 11

Which problem-solving style involves the deliberate and systematic application of four major problem-solving skills?

Accepted Answer

The rational problem-solving style involves the deliberate and systematic application of four major problem-solving skills: defining the problem, generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives, and implementing solutions. This approach is characterized by a logical, step-by-step method to address problems.

Question 12

Which problem-solving stage in the social problem-solving therapy involves creating as many possible solutions as possible?

Accepted Answer

The generation of alternatives stage in social problem-solving therapy is specifically focused on creating as many possible solutions as possible to the problem at hand, without initially evaluating the feasibility or effectiveness of these solutions. This stage emphasizes quantity over quality of ideas to ensure a wide range of potential solutions are considered.

Question 13

With regard to time management, stress can develop from:

Accepted Answer

Stress related to time management can arise from not having enough time to accomplish everything (A) and from not having enough meaningful activities to fill the available time (B), making both A and B correct. An individualized attitude about time (C) does not inherently cause stress.

Question 14

Describe some causes of procrastination. Now highlight some ways in which someone can overcome procrastination.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 7: Problem Solving and Time Management