Ch 2-staying motivated, organized, and on track

Things to consider when assessing your time personality are: A) People differ in how they respond to schedule changes. B) do you function well if you get up early-or stay up late-to accomplish a task? C) are you male or female? D) do you often feel you don't have enough time for your schedule or that you can't account for how you use all your time?

A, B, D

Choose the incorrect tip for successful studying: A) prepare for human interruptions. B) keep your space organized and free of distractions. C) You may need the help of others to maintain your study space. D) Don't expect to take breaks.

D

match the time management tip with each type of student. -students who work

If you can't arrange an effective schedule for classes and work, consider online courses that allow you to do most of the work on your own time

match the time management tip with each type of student. -student athletes

It's critical to plan ahead. If you have a big test or a paper due the Monday after a big weekend game, start early.

Taking responsibility for a setback (doesn't mean/means) being down on yourself.

doesn't mean

Space is important for many reasons - some obvious, some less so. Match the rule with its explanation: -different places create different moods

everyone needs to discover what space works best for himself or herself and then let that space reinforce good study habits

match the behavior with the attitude. -positive attitude

flexibility to make changes when needed, acceptance of responsibility for ones' actions, and feeling good about success.

It's good to dream and to challenge yourself, but your (goals/achievements/opportunities/study habits) should relate to your personal strengths and abilities and the amount of time and money you have.

goals

Goals should be (specific/measurable/approximate/realistic). Don't write, "I will become a great musician"; instead, write, "I will finish my music degree and become employed in a symphony orchestra."

specific

"Time personalities" refers to people's (varying attitudes toward time/generational viewpoints).

varying attitudes toward time

Place the time management steps in order form first to last. 1. efficiently and effectively getting what you want 2. knowing what you want 3. deciding how to get what you want

2, 1, 3

the two most common reasons students drop out are: A) falling behind in studying B) homesickness C) getting a high pay job D) financial difficulties

A & D

The question of priority is really a question of what is more important (to your professors/at a specific time).

at a specific time

Experiment to find the setting that works best for you, and remember that the more often you use (a different space/this same space), the more comfortable and effective your studying will become.

this same space

Attitude and (time management/natural ability) are two important factors for succeeding in your courses.

time management

Goals should have a time frame. You won't feel very motivated if your goal is vaguely "(to finish college someday/to finish college in four years)." If you're realistic and specific in your goals, you should also be able to project a time frame for reaching the goal

to finish college someday

For every hour in the classroom, college students should spend, on average, about (six hours/two hours) on that class reading, studying, writing papers, and so on.

two hours

Match the time management strategies for success with their actions. -different tasks require different mental skills

use your best-and most appropriate-time of day

Space is important for many reasons - some obvious, some less so. Match the rule with its explanation: -physical space reinforces habitats

using a desk consistently for studying makes it easy to study once you sit there.

Match the time management strategies for success with their actions. -prepare to be successful

when planning ahead for studying, think yourself into the right mood

Space is important for many reasons - some obvious, some less so. Match the rule with its explanation: -everyone needs his or her own space

within your own space, you generally feel more in control

Match the positive aspects of planners with the type: -paper planner

you can take in a whole day's or week's schedule in one quick glance, and it's easy to cross things out and jot in new notes

Time management for successful college studying involves several factors: choose all correct factors. A) determine how much time you need to spend studying B) stay motivated to follow your plan and avoid procrastination C) schedule study activities in segments longer than your estimated time needed. D) be aware of the times of day you are at your best and most focused

A, B, D

Here are some more tips for effectively using your daily to-do list. Choose all that apply: A) put important things high on your list where you'll see them every time you check the list B) add everything you eventually need to do C) be specific: "read history chapter 2 (30 pages)" instead of "history homework" D) cross out or check off things after you've done them; doing this become rewarding

A, C, D

Choose the incorrect step to take when encountering a problem at school. A) analyze the problem to consider all possible solutions. B) take a moment to let frustration and anxiety overwhelm you. C) When you've developed a plan for resolving the problem, work to follow through. D) Seek help when you need to.

B

Choose all correct tips for success: A) Focus on your failures. B) Plan ahead to avoid last minute pressures. C) Break large projects down into smaller tasks or stages. D) Keep your priorities straight, but also save some time for fun.

B, C, D

Choose the correct tips for staying focused and motivated. A) Always multitask while studying. B) Reward yourself when you complete a significant task, but only when you are done. C) If you're not feeling motivated, think about the results of your goals, no just the goals themselves. D) Focus on the here and now.

B, C, D

Multitasking is the term for being engaged in two or more different activities at the same time, often referring to activities using devices such as smartphones, computers, and so on. Choose the true statements about multitasking: A) multitasking is an efficient study method for today's youth. B) You're not actually watching the television at the same time you're composing the e-mail. You're rapidly going back and forth. C) In reality, the mind can focus only on one thing at any given moment. D) Even things that don't require much thinking are severely impacted by multitasking, such as driving while talking on a cell phone or texting.

B, C, D

The goal is to find, or create, the best place for studying and then to use it regularly so that studying there becomes a good habit. Choose all good tips: A) Your study area should be available at least one hour a day. B) Choose a place you can associate with studying. C) Your study space should meet your study needs. D) Your study area should be available whenever you need it.

B, C, D

sometimes going to the library or elsewhere for studying is just not practical, and then you have to find a way to cope in a shared space. Choose the best methods for doing this: A) agree to expect other distractions B) agree to reserve certain times for studying C) agree to keep the place quiet D) agree not to have guests visiting

B, C, D

Choose the positive self thought. A) "It's my roommate's fault that I didn't pass that test." B) "That teacher is so hard, no one could pass that test." C) "I'm just not smart enough." D) "OK, I goofed off too much when I should have been studying. I learned my lesson. Now it's time to buckle down and study for the next test. I'm going to ace this one!"

D

Match the positive aspects of planners with the type: -digital planner

always having your calendar with you, the app or software typically syncs across all your devices so that a change on your phone calendar shows up on your laptop as well

Match the time management strategies for success with their actions. -just say no.

always tell others nearby when studying, to reduce the chances of being interrupted.

match the time management tip with each type of student. -students with families

be creative with child care

Enjoying soft background music that enhances your study space the same way as good lighting and pleasant decor is (better than/the same as) listening to your favorite CD while spontaneously singing along.

better than

match the behavior with the attitude. -negative attitude

blaming others for anything that goes wrong, unproductive use of time, procrastination

If you consider yourself an independent person and prefer studying and doing projects on your own rather than with others, think for a minute about what happens in most careers and what the business world is like. Most work today is done by (individuals/teams or individuals collaborating).

teams or individuals collaborating

You should really want to reach the goal. people are willing to work hard to reach goals they really care about, but they're likely to give up when they encounter obstacles if they don't feel strongly about the goal. If you're doing something only because your parents or someone else wants to, (then it's not your own personal goal/it's because they know what is best for you.

then it's not your own personal goal