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activities at the beginning of a study block that shift thoughts and create a mindset for studying and concentrating.

warm-ups

step-by-step plan for completing a specific task in a specific block of time.

task schedule

Concentration is: a. the ability to focus on only one task by eliminating internal and external distractors. b. a mental discipline that requires several hours of practice every day to develop the habit of thinking in an organized manner. c. the ability to reduce external distractors. d. the ability to reduce internal distractors.

A.

also known as distributed practice, is a time-management strategy that involves making multiple contacts with new information and spreading this contact over several days or weeks.

Spaced practice

series of steps or a consistent routine that helps you start quickly on a task.

Study ritual

is a month-by-month calendar that shows important events and deadlines for the entire term.

Term schedule

a set of skills designed to help you monitor and use time effectively to increase performance, gain a sense of control over many aspects in your life, and achieve goals.

Time management

is a time-management technique that involves studying two hours for every one hour in class.

2:1 ratio

is a time-management technique that involves studying nine hours a week for three-credit independent study or online courses.

3:1 ratio

The Mental Storage Box is: a. a technique that uses visualization to store internal distractors temporarily. b. a concentration technique used to clear clutter away from your ideal study area. c. a wooden or metal box placed on a person's desk to help stay organized. d. a review technique used to identify facts.

A.

Which statement about the ABC Method is not accurate? a. It is a method used for organizing tasks from the easiest to the most difficult. b. It is a method to prioritize tasks so the tasks of greatest importance or greatest urgency are highest on the list of priorities. c. It places the lowest priority task lower on the list of tasks to achieve. d. It is a method that helps you identify priorities.

A.

Which statement does not define or describe the concentration strategy accurately? a. The Check Mark Technique is used to check items off your time-management schedule that you completed on time and in the time block you planned. b. The Take-Charge Technique is a strategy to use to take responsibility for making adjustments necessary to increase your concentration and performance. c. The Say No Technique is a concentration technique you can use to say no to distractions, such as friends, the television, or social media messages. d. The No-Need Technique encourages you to ignore distractions that may break your concentration.

A.

a strategy to prioritize tasks or projects according to rank of importance or urgency.

ABC method

is a process of engaging in the learning process instead of working in a detached, mechanical way.

Active learning

Which of the following is not an effective warm-up activity? a. Previewing or skimming an assignment b. Reviewing a previous homework assignment c. Reading the entire chapter to become familiar with the content d. Practicing flashcards for terminology

C.

In a time-management schedule, trading time should occur: a. whenever you want to do something else instead of studying. b. sparingly when you need flexibility in your schedule to adjust to a special event. c. when your friends stop by to watch television. d. several times a week to provide you with flexibility and reduce boredom.

B.

Task schedules: a. only work when you create them at the beginning of the week for each day of the week. b. can be used to organize study blocks, errands, or other tasks you need to do. c. are designed specifically to be used to organize time between classes. d. should be used instead of setting weekly goals.

B.

When creating a weekly schedule, to determine the hours needed for your fixed study a. add up the amount of time it takes you to read a chapter in each class. b. begin by planning to study two hours during the week for every hour in class. c. ask other students how long it takes them to do the assignments. d. plan to spend two hours each night studying for each subject

B.

Which statement is false? a. You can cancel a flex study block if you do not need extra time to study. b. You should cancel a study block if you have completed your homework assignments. c. When you use trading time, two activities within the same day exchange time slots. d. It is recommended that you schedule a math study block every day.

B.

Which statement is not true? a. Setting goals is a plan of action that gives you a purpose and motivation to stay focused. b. Active learning decreases concentration because the tendency is to multitask. c. Chunking information is the process of breaking larger assignments into smaller, more manageable units. d. Study rituals, warm-ups, and mental rehearsal are strategies that help students focus and concentrate on the tasks at hand.

B.

Which two personality preferences tend to embrace and use time-management schedules? a. The Sensing preference and the Intuitive preference b. The Sensing preference and the Judging preference c. The Judging preference and the Intuitive preference d. The Judging preference and the Perceiving preference Hide Feedback

B.

Flex time on a time-management schedule: a. means you can be flexible and do whatever you feel like doing. b. is time set aside to study your most difficult subject instead of using the 2:1 ratio. c. works as a "safety net" for times you underestimate your study time needs. d. is the block of time used for trading time with another social activity.

C.

In a well-developed time-management schedule, you will not: a. plan to study your most difficult subject first. b. include time for personal hobbies and goals. c. avoid studying on weekends. d. create patterns for a week that are easy to follow.

C.

Marathon studying: a. should never be used. b. should be used for your most difficult subjects. c. may be used for projects involving creativity. d. may be used effectively when you are studying on the weekend.

C.

Which of the following shows the first four steps for creating a weekly schedule? a. Write your appointments, your goals, your social time, and then your study times. b. Write your fixed study times, your fixed activities, your family time, and your job. c. Write your fixed activities, your fixed study times, your flex time, and your goals. d. Write all your responsibilities, your job, your classes

C.

An ideal study area: a. reduces procrastination and distractors. b. has two or more sources of lighting and minimal or no noise distractions. c. has an uncluttered, ample work area without visual distractors. d. exhibits all of the characteristics shown.

D.

When you schedule study blocks, you should try to: a. study before a class that involves discussions. b. study one subject for a full fifty minutes. c. study during your peak alert times. d. use essential strategies for scheduling fixed study blocks.

D.

When you use the 2:1 ratio consistently, you usually: a. have sufficient time to read assignments carefully. b. complete assignments without being rushed. c. have time to review previous notes and material. d. have sufficient time to complete assignments and review material.

D.

Which of the following is a signal that a person needs to use the Increase-Decrease Method? a. The person feels negative about school because of a lack of sufficient time to study. b. The person feels the need to find more time to spend with friends and family. c. The person feels as if life is nothing more than work, work, and more work. d. All of the feelings stated may signal the need to use the Increase-Decrease Method.

D.

You can create a better balance in your life by: a. spending less time using ineffective ways to study and do other chores. b. using the Increase-Decrease Method. c. using the ABC Method to tackle the most important tasks first. d. using all of these strategies.

D.

those activities that do not vary much from week to week.

Fixed activities

are well-planned blocks of time set aside to study specific subjects during the course of the week.

Fixed study block

are flexible blocks of time on a weekly schedule that you use only when you need them.

Flex study block

involves increasing or decreasing time used in one area of life in order to make more time for another area of life.

Increase-Decrease Method

occurs when you study more than three hours in a row.

Marathoning

is the process of creating a picture or a movie in your mind that shows you performing effectively.

Mental rehearsal

a graphic that shows how much time you dedicate to each of the three main areas of your life: school, work, and leisure.

Pie of life

detailed plan that serves as a guide for creating a manageable plan for each day of the week.

Weekly schedule