Question 1

Students who engage in multi-tasking will:

Accepted Answer

A)   Spend less time on both tasks
B)   Spend about the same amount of time if they single-tasked
C)   Spend more than if they single-tasked
D)   There is not enough research on this topic to know C

Question 2

According to research conducted by Hill et al. (2011), goal development growth during young adulthood was connected to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Current behaviors only
B)   Well-being in later adulthood
C)   Fewer physical disorders
D)   None of these statements are true B

Question 3

While Raj is walking to class, he is listening to music. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Task switching
B)   Dual tasking
C)   Competitive tasking
D)   Complex tasking B

Question 4

According to the ABC'S approach, what best captures the "B"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Challenging goals
B)   Self-efficacy
C)   Motivation
D)   Self-Reflection and Regulation

Question 5

Your friend has just completed a time log, the next step he should take is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Make changes in how he spends his time
B)   Analyze patterns
C)   Determine what time management strategies work best
D)   Start over as the first time log is often not accurate

Question 6

A ___________goal is one that you can complete within days, weeks, or months.

Accepted Answer

A)   Short term goal
B)   Realistic goal
C)   Long term goal
D)   Futuristic goal

Question 7

Mark has the following goal: I will do well this semester. Why is this goal ineffective?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is not specific.
B)   It is not realistic.
C)   It does not meet any of the criteria for effective goal setting.
D)   All of these statements are true.

Question 8

What should help you determine what to do first?

Accepted Answer

A)   Your goal
B)   Your mood
C)   Your thoughts
D)   Your personality

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage of an electronic calendar as compared to a traditional calendar?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is visual
B)   You can see weeks or months
C)   It is easy to use
D)   It has reminder tools built into it

Question 10

Sam is reading his textbook but when he receives a message from his Facebook page, he turns his attention to Facebook. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Task switching
B)   Dual tasking
C)   Competitive tasking
D)   Simple tasking

Question 11

Self-efficacy is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Believing you are worthwhile
B)   Feeling good about yourself
C)   Believing in your ability to successfully complete a task
D)   Believing you are a nice person

Question 12

Based on the findings of Reynolds and Baird (2011), who had the lowest rate of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Those who set higher goals initially
B)   Those who set lower goals initially
C)   Those who set moderate goals initially
D)   Those who set "Do your best" goals initially

Question 13

Based on the research conducted by Bowman et al. (2010),

Accepted Answer

A)   Students are generally effective at multi-tasking.
B)   Traditional age students are better at multi-tasking than non-traditional age students.
C)   Students who engaged in instant messaging while reading were more efficient than those who only read the material.
D)   Instant messaging while reading resulted in students taking much longer to read the material.

Question 14

Explain the ABCS model of goal setting.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

To Do Lists should:

Accepted Answer

A)   List specific tasks
B)   List big tasks
C)   List only academic tasks
D)   Be used for non-academic purposes

Question 16

A person with high self-efficacy is more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Set low goals
B)   Set moderate goals
C)   Set high goals
D)   Set unachievable goals

Question 17

Which of the following goal characteristics is not necessarily supported by the research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Challenging
B)   Specific
C)   Realistic
D)   None of these are supported by the research

Question 18

Laurie has the long term goal of becoming a nurse. Identify several sub-goals that she could create to help her achieve this goal. Advise her about how to best monitor her progress toward her goal.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

A time log will be most accurate if:

Accepted Answer

A)   You track time as you go along
B)   You stop and reflect on how you spent your time at least twice a day
C)   You stop and reflect on how you spent your time at the end of each day
D)   You write down how you spend your time in a paper log versus an electronic one

Question 20

Self-reflection is important because:

Accepted Answer

A)   It helps you monitor your progress toward the goal
B)   Changes can be made if needed
C)   It increases success
D)   All of these statements are true

Exam 3: Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time