Question 1

Which is NOT a common reason why students procrastinate?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are perfectionists. 
B)  They are easily distracted. 
C)  They have difficulty following through on long-term goals. 
D)  They forget that an assignment is due. 
A)  They are perfectionists. 
B)  They are easily distracted. 
C)  They have difficulty following through on long-term goals. 
D)  They forget that an assignment is due.

Question 2

Which principles of time management do you consider most important, and why? Include examples in your response.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should i

Question 3

If you don't want to be distracted, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  develop coping strategies to help stay focused. 
B)  use block scheduling to consolidate your class time. 
C)  prioritize your tasks from least important to most important. 
D)  overextend yourself with academic, employment, and social obligations. 
A)  develop coping strategies to help stay focused. 
B)  use block scheduling to consolidate your class time. 
C)  prioritize your tasks from least important to most important. 
D)  overextend yourself with academic, employment, and social obligations.

Question 4

You should plan to study immediately after class or as soon as possible so that you will remember more of what you learned in class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Think about the specific challenges you face when studying and reviewing material. Which strategies can help you address those challenges and study more effectively?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but students should di

Question 6

What does it mean to procrastinate?

Accepted Answer

A)  put off doing something 
B)  identify your most important obligations 
C)  spread yourself too thin 
D)  feel enthusiastic about completing a task 
A)  put off doing something 
B)  identify your most important obligations 
C)  spread yourself too thin 
D)  feel enthusiastic about completing a task

Question 7

Once you establish goals and objectives, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

A)  be punctual 
B)  procrastinate 
C)  overextend yourself 
D)  prioritize your time 
A)  be punctual 
B)  procrastinate 
C)  overextend yourself 
D)  prioritize your time

Question 8

It is LEAST appropriate to study

Accepted Answer

A)  in an empty classroom. 
B)  at the library. 
C)  in front of the TV. 
D)  at a desk in a quiet room. 
A)  in an empty classroom. 
B)  at the library. 
C)  in front of the TV. 
D)  at a desk in a quiet room.

Question 9

Describe three on-campus behaviors that you consider to be rude and disrespectful and discuss the role you can play in enhancing civility in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should reflect the

Question 10

Which is the BEST example of a healthy snack that can help keep your energy up?

Accepted Answer

A)  chocolate bar 
B)  apple 
C)  chips 
D)  muffin 
A)  chocolate bar 
B)  apple 
C)  chips 
D)  muffin

Question 11

Describe your ideal class schedule and explain why it would work best for you. Include examples in your response.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include why

Question 12

Research indicates that caffeinated beverages are more effective than naps for regaining your energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What does repeatedly arriving late for class show?

Accepted Answer

A)  cause for you to be expelled 
B)  that you have mastered the content outside of class 
C)  that you are a busy person with a lot of commitments 
D)  a lack of respect for your instructors and classmates 
A)  cause for you to be expelled 
B)  that you have mastered the content outside of class 
C)  that you are a busy person with a lot of commitments 
D)  a lack of respect for your instructors and classmates

Question 14

Learning how to manage your energy will give you more control over your life and help you to succeed in college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The better you can predict the distractions you are likely to face when studying, the more effectively you will be able to manage them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe three guidelines for respectful behavior in class and in other interactions with instructors.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include thr

Question 17

Research shows that students study more effectively and retain more if they

Accepted Answer

A)  take short naps throughout a study session. 
B)  concentrate on one task at a time while studying. 
C)  try to complete large tasks in a single study session. 
D)  listen to music while studying. 
A)  take short naps throughout a study session. 
B)  concentrate on one task at a time while studying. 
C)  try to complete large tasks in a single study session. 
D)  listen to music while studying.

Question 18

If you have lost interest in your academic or career path, you should talk with an academic adviser about how to refocus your purpose for being in college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is a good way to help keep yourself motivated and on schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  reserve thirty minutes per each hour of class time for studying 
B)  stay up late to cram the night before a test 
C)  avoid taking breaks while studying so you can stay focused 
D)  schedule at least three aerobic workouts weekly 
A)  reserve thirty minutes per each hour of class time for studying 
B)  stay up late to cram the night before a test 
C)  avoid taking breaks while studying so you can stay focused 
D)  schedule at least three aerobic workouts weekly

Question 20

If you use a daily or weekly planner, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  keep it at home, on your desk, so you always know where it is. 
B)  wait until the end of the week to enter new due dates. 
C)  include phone numbers for people you are scheduled to meet. 
D)  limit your entries to academic concerns, such as due dates for assignments. 
A)  keep it at home, on your desk, so you always know where it is. 
B)  wait until the end of the week to enter new due dates. 
C)  include phone numbers for people you are scheduled to meet. 
D)  limit your entries to academic concerns, such as due dates for assignments.

Which is NOT a common reason why students procrastinate?

Which principles of time management do you consider most important, and why? Include examples in your response.

If you don't want to be distracted, you should

You should plan to study immediately after class or as soon as possible so that you will remember more of what you learned in class.

Think about the specific challenges you face when studying and reviewing material. Which strategies can help you address those challenges and study more effectively?

What does it mean to procrastinate?

Once you establish goals and objectives, what is the next step?

It is LEAST appropriate to study

Describe three on-campus behaviors that you consider to be rude and disrespectful and discuss the role you can play in enhancing civility in the classroom.

Which is the BEST example of a healthy snack that can help keep your energy up?

Describe your ideal class schedule and explain why it would work best for you. Include examples in your response.

Research indicates that caffeinated beverages are more effective than naps for regaining your energy.

What does repeatedly arriving late for class show?

Learning how to manage your energy will give you more control over your life and help you to succeed in college.

The better you can predict the distractions you are likely to face when studying, the more effectively you will be able to manage them.

Describe three guidelines for respectful behavior in class and in other interactions with instructors.

Research shows that students study more effectively and retain more if they

If you have lost interest in your academic or career path, you should talk with an academic adviser about how to refocus your purpose for being in college.

What is a good way to help keep yourself motivated and on schedule?

If you use a daily or weekly planner, you should

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Exam 3: Managing Your Time

Which is NOT a common reason why students procrastinate?

Which principles of time management do you consider most important, and why? Include examples in your response.

If you don't want to be distracted, you should

You should plan to study immediately after class or as soon as possible so that you will remember more of what you learned in class.

Think about the specific challenges you face when studying and reviewing material. Which strategies can help you address those challenges and study more effectively?

What does it mean to procrastinate?

Once you establish goals and objectives, what is the next step?

It is LEAST appropriate to study

Describe three on-campus behaviors that you consider to be rude and disrespectful and discuss the role you can play in enhancing civility in the classroom.

Which is the BEST example of a healthy snack that can help keep your energy up?

Describe your ideal class schedule and explain why it would work best for you. Include examples in your response.

Research indicates that caffeinated beverages are more effective than naps for regaining your energy.

What does repeatedly arriving late for class show?

Learning how to manage your energy will give you more control over your life and help you to succeed in college.

The better you can predict the distractions you are likely to face when studying, the more effectively you will be able to manage them.

Describe three guidelines for respectful behavior in class and in other interactions with instructors.

Research shows that students study more effectively and retain more if they

If you have lost interest in your academic or career path, you should talk with an academic adviser about how to refocus your purpose for being in college.

What is a good way to help keep yourself motivated and on schedule?

If you use a daily or weekly planner, you should

Taking the First Step

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Learning and Thinking in College

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn

Taking Exams and Tests

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Considering Majors and Careers

Connecting With Others in a Diverse World

Managing Money

Staying Healthy

Filters