Exam 4: Choosing Goals for College and Life

A person with ___________ would probably say the following: "I didn't do well on my history quiz. I never have good luck when it comes to history."

What are the differences between academic probation and academic suspension?

What are the consequences of having your grade-point average drop below your college's acceptable minimum?

In the S.M.A.R.T.E.R method of goal setting, the T (time-sensitive) component refers to

An example of a social goal is

Planning to earn a B average in your first semester is an example of a

What is the difference between personal goals and academic goals?

What is the Backward Planning method of goal setting?

At most colleges, grades of NC (no credit), P (pass), and W (withdraw) are not computed into a student's grade-point average.

If you lose a scholarship because you have failed to maintain the required grade-point average, you can easily reclaim the award once your grades have picked up.

When you make use of visualization in goal setting, you

In general, it's a good idea to avoid Backward Planning.

What would you say to a classmate who says that everyone should strive for a perfect grade-point average in college?

A student who has been suspended from college for academic reasons can automatically resume coursework following the end of his or her suspension.

If you are suspended by your school for academic reasons

People with an internal locus of control

If a student with an external locus of control failed an exam, he or she would probably say, "There's no point in studying harder next time. I'm going to continue to fail."

One mistake that people make when trying to accomplish a goal is

It is preferable to state goals in positive terms, highlighting what you want to achieve rather than what you want to avoid.

A mid-range goal is a checkpoint that people complete on the way to achieving a long-range goal.