Chapter 2: Time

If you are having trouble exercising, laying out your workout clothes will normally only make it harder to start. a. True b. False

a. True

One way to avoid procrastination is to trick yourself into believing you aren't really starting a major task. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following best describes the value of showing self-responsibility? a. being the victor rather than the victim b. being able to discover the meaning of life in serving others c. being willing to change d. being someone that people can count on

a. being the victor rather than the victim

Which of the following is an example of a vague goal? a. get a good grade by attending classes regularly b. go to sleep by 9:30 every day this week c. open a savings account by the end of july d. join a dance class in my neighborhood with a dedicated trainer

a. get a good grade by attending classes regularly

Which of the following statements is true about overestimating the time for each task in a daily to do list? a. it helps avoid missed deadlines b. it does not account for unexpected delays c. it leads to feelings of frustration and failure d. it sets unrealistic expectation

a. it helps avoid missed deadlines

Effective goals are: a. specific and expressed in writing b. focused exclusively on academic success c. focused exclusively on career success d. flexible and nonspecific

a. specific and expressed in writing

Putting goals in writing is only effective for short-term goals. a. True b. False

b. False

Putting your phone in "airplane mode" while studying will only add to your stress. a. True b. False

b. False

The objective of a brainstorm is to evaluate as many ideas as possible. a. True b. False

b. False

The primary purpose of planning is to add as many activities to your schedule as possible, thereby increasing your productivity. a. True b. False

b. False

Two benefits of multitasking are decreased levels of stress and higher productivity. a. True b. False

b. False

Writing goals for your education or career are appropriate, but personal goals should rarely be planned in this way because flexibility and freedom are also important. a. True b. False

b. False

Writing your goals down reduces your ability to be spontaneous. a. True b. False

b. False

You'll probably study more effectively if you frequently change the place you do homework. a. True b. False

b. False

What is the best time to complete your Most Important Task (MIT)? a. after lunch b. as early in the day as possible c. right before going to sleep d. whenever it's convenient

b. as early in the day as possible

Long-term goals: a. must be accomplished within 5 years b. can take a lifetime to achieve c. must be accomplished within 10 years d. must be accomplished within 20 years

b. can take a lifetime to achieve

Roughly how much time should you plan to study outside of class for every hour you spend in class? a. one hour b. two hours c. three hours d. four hours

b. two hours

Which of the following best describes the value of taking risks? a. being able to discover the meaning of life in serving others b. being someone people can count on c. being willing to change d. being focused even in the midst of chaos

c. being willing to change

What is good advice for a nontraditional student? a. Do not waste your time trying to force a connection with traditional students. b. Try to keep your school life and your family life separate. c. Start fresh; don't confuse yourself by reviewing subjects on your own before your classes begin. d. Try to forge relationships with other nontraditional students.

d. Try to forge relationships with other nontraditional students.

When brainstorming a daily to-do list, how many items should you write down? a. 3 b. 10 c. 20 d. as many as are on your mind

d. as many as are on your mind

Which of the following best describes the value of contributing? a. being someone people can count on b. being focused and highly attentive even in the midst of chaos c. being the victor rather than the victim d. being able to discover the meaning of life in serving others

d. being able to discover the meaning of life in serving others

Which of the following is a short-term goal? a. paying off a student loan b. becoming a successful entrepreneur c. running every major marathon in the country d. organizing a family reunion

d. organizing a family reunion

Identify a midterm goal a. learning to bake a chocolate cake b. saving up for children's education c. hiking the John Muir Trail d. paying off a car loan

d. paying off a car loan

Which of the following is an example of a specific goal? a. get an educational qualification by the time I am 27 b. enhance my spiritual life c. improve my appearance by exercising regularly d. save $1000 by December 31st of this year

d. save $1000 by December 31st of this year

Which kind of person is least likely to procrastinate a. someone who envisions success for themselves without getting too specific b. someone who is skilled at seeing the potential problem in any situation c. someone who is specific about completing a task in the most perfect way possible d. someone who is good at taking specific tasks on while delegating some tasks to others

d. someone who is good at taking specific tasks on while delegating some tasks to others