Question 1

The key to successful time management lies in which of Covey's 4 quadrants?
A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Accepted Answer

Quadrant 2 is the key to successful time management because it focuses on important but not urgent tasks that can prevent major problems from occurring in the future. By prioritizing these tasks and allocating time towards them, individuals can be more productive and efficient in the long run.

Question 2

Kevin plans out his day the night before. First on his list is to check his texts and emails. Often times, Kevin gets so busy answering emails and responding to text messages that some of the other goals on his daily plan do not get accomplished. Which of Covey's 4 quadrants is Kevin prioritizing?
A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Accepted Answer

Kevin is prioritizing Quadrant 3, which includes tasks that are not important but seem urgent, such as checking texts and emails. This can lead to neglecting tasks that are important but not urgent, causing them to eventually become urgent and fall into Quadrant 1. It would be more effective for Kevin to prioritize Quadrant 2 tasks, which are important but not urgent, such as planning and prioritizing his day to ensure that all important tasks are accomplished.

Question 3

Michelle is anxious about an assignment due next week. In order to avoid it, she has been watching all 8 seasons of Game of Thrones on HBO. In which of Covey's 4 quadrants is Michelle spending her time?
A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Accepted Answer

Michelle is engaging in activities that are not urgent and not important, which is characteristic of Covey's Quadrant 4. Watching TV excessively, especially as a form of procrastination, falls into this category.

Question 4

Procrastinators primarily operate out of which of Covey's 4 quadrants?
A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Callie is overwhelmed by all of the assignments she has to complete. She pulls all-nighters and occasionally misses class to finish assignments. By the end of each semester, she feels burned out from all of the stress. Callie is operating out of which of Covey's 4 quadrants?
A) Quadrant 1
B) Quadrant 2
C) Quadrant 3
D) Quadrant 4

Accepted Answer

Callie is operating out of Quadrant 1, which is characterized by activities that are both urgent and important. Her behavior of pulling all-nighters and missing class to finish assignments indicates she is dealing with tasks that require immediate attention, leading to stress and burnout, typical of Quadrant 1 activities.

Question 6

All of the following are effective time-management strategies EXCEPT:
A) Set regular study periods
B) Prioritizing tasks
C) 5-minute plan
D) Taking short breaks every 30-60 minutes

Accepted Answer

The "5-minute plan" is not a commonly recognized or specific time-management strategy, unlike setting regular study periods, prioritizing tasks, and taking short breaks, which are well-established methods for managing time effectively.

Question 7

What is the key difference between time management and procrastination?
A) Time management is an issue of skill
B) Procrastination is an issue of will
C) a and b
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Time management and procrastination are two distinct issues. Time management is about utilizing one's time effectively, and it involves the development of skills such as planning and prioritization. On the other hand, procrastination is characterized by the lack of motivation to do something, despite being aware of its importance. This suggests that procrastination is an issue of will, which is fundamentally different from the issue of skill that is time management.

Question 8

Denise has a calendar that she writes all of her assignments in for the semester. She carries the calendar everywhere she goes but does not always check it on a daily basis. Recently, she almost missed a Monday deadline for a paper, because she had not looked at her calendar since Friday. Denise is having issues with:
A) Time management
B) Procrastination

Accepted Answer

Denise is not effectively managing her time by not checking her calendar regularly, which is leading to last minute rushes to meet deadlines.

Question 9

David has a presentation due on Thursday that he has not started working on. He feels like he has a lot of time as it's only Sunday and plans to work on it on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, David is tired from writing a paper that he has to turn in the next day and he decides to hang out with his friends instead of working on his presentation. He feels like he will be more refreshed to work on his presentation on Tuesday. After reading the instructions for the presentation on Tuesday morning, he realizes he has to send his professor the PowerPoint for his presentation 24 hours in advance. This means it has to be done by Wednesday at 10am, and so he skips his classes on Tuesday to finish his presentation in time. David is having issues with:
A) Time management
B) Procrastination

Accepted Answer

David is procrastinating by choosing to hang out with his friends instead of working on his presentation and not realizing the deadline until the day before. While time management is also an issue, procrastination is the primary issue.

Question 10

Procrastination is largely an issue with:
A) Prioritizing tasks
B) Knowledge
C) Managing affect
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Procrastination is often linked to managing affect, which involves dealing with emotions and feelings that can hinder task completion, such as anxiety, fear of failure, or lack of motivation.

Question 11

Covington's Self-Worth Theory says that _____________ and ______________ may be reasons why college students engage in procrastination.
A) Avoidance and lack of conscientiousness
B) Avoidance and lack of self-control
C) Avoidance and fear of failure
D) Fear of failure and perfectionism

Accepted Answer

According to Covington's Self-Worth Theory, individuals may procrastinate when they fear failure because they relate their personal worth to their ability to succeed. Additionally, avoidance is a common coping mechanism for individuals who experience fear of failure. Therefore, choices A, B, and D may be factors that contribute to procrastination, but the theory specifically highlights fear of failure and avoidance as reasons related to self-worth.

Question 12

All of the following are classic signs of procrastination EXCEPT:
A) Believing that you produce your best work when you are under pressure
B) Overestimation of the time left to perform a task
C) Underestimation of the time it takes to complete a task
D) Believing that you do not need to feel like completing a task in order to complete it

Accepted Answer

All of the other choices are classic signs of procrastination, but believing that you do not need to feel like completing a task in order to complete it is not necessarily a sign of procrastination. Some people may be able to complete tasks even if they do not feel like it, without it being related to procrastination.

Question 13

To-do lists are a less effective way to manage tasks because tasks are not prioritized.

Accepted Answer

To-do lists often lack prioritization, which can lead to completing less important tasks before more pressing ones. This can result in a lack of overall productivity and efficiency.

Question 14

At its root, procrastination is an issue with motivation.

Accepted Answer

Procrastination is often caused by a lack of motivation or difficulty in finding motivation for a task.

Question 15

When students are struggling with time-management issues, they know how to prioritize their tasks; they just do not feel like doing it.

Accepted Answer

Students who struggle with time-management often do not know how to prioritize their tasks effectively, resulting in procrastination and incomplete work.

Question 16

Students spending most of their time in Quadrant 2 often feel burned out and stressed.

Accepted Answer

Quadrant 2 activities (from Stephen Covey's time management matrix) focus on important but not urgent tasks, which typically include planning, prevention, and relationship building. These activities are associated with reduced stress and burnout because they involve proactive management of one's responsibilities and priorities.

Question 17

Procrastinators often times work best under pressure.

Accepted Answer

While some procrastinators claim to work best under pressure, this belief is often a misconception. Procrastination typically leads to increased stress, rushed work, and lower quality outcomes, rather than enhancing performance.

Question 18

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Kelly does not know how to manage her emotions when she feels overwhelmed.
A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Accepted Answer

Kelly's struggle with managing emotions when feeling overwhelmed is indicative of procrastination issues, as it suggests a tendency to delay or avoid tasks due to emotional discomfort rather than a lack of time management skills.

Question 19

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Thalia set aside time to start her paper, but needs to motivate herself to accomplish her goal.
A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Accepted Answer

Thalia has set aside time for her paper, indicating that she is attempting to manage her time. However, she is in need of motivation to begin it, indicating that she may be procrastinating.

Question 20

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues.
-Gwendolyn does not know how to organize her tasks.
A) Time-management issue
B) Procrastination

Accepted Answer

The statement "Gwendolyn does not know how to organize her tasks" suggests that she is struggling with time-management, as she lacks the ability to prioritize her tasks and allocate her time effectively. Procrastination refers to the tendency to put off tasks until the last minute, which is not indicated in this statement.

Quiz 6: Time Management

The key to successful time management lies in which of Covey's 4 quadrants?

Kevin plans out his day the night before. First on his list is to check his texts and emails. Often times, Kevin gets so busy answering emails and responding to text messages that some of the other goals on his daily plan do not get accomplished. Which of Covey's 4 quadrants is Kevin prioritizing?

Michelle is anxious about an assignment due next week. In order to avoid it, she has been watching all 8 seasons of Game of Thrones on HBO. In which of Covey's 4 quadrants is Michelle spending her time?

Procrastinators primarily operate out of which of Covey's 4 quadrants?

Callie is overwhelmed by all of the assignments she has to complete. She pulls all-nighters and occasionally misses class to finish assignments. By the end of each semester, she feels burned out from all of the stress. Callie is operating out of which of Covey's 4 quadrants?

All of the following are effective time-management strategies EXCEPT:

What is the key difference between time management and procrastination?

Procrastination is largely an issue with:

Covington's Self-Worth Theory says that _ and __ may be reasons why college students engage in procrastination.

All of the following are classic signs of procrastination EXCEPT:

To-do lists are a less effective way to manage tasks because tasks are not prioritized.

At its root, procrastination is an issue with motivation.

When students are struggling with time-management issues, they know how to prioritize their tasks; they just do not feel like doing it.

Students spending most of their time in Quadrant 2 often feel burned out and stressed.

Procrastinators often times work best under pressure.

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues. -Kelly does not know how to manage her emotions when she feels overwhelmed.

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues. -Thalia set aside time to start her paper, but needs to motivate herself to accomplish her goal.

Read the following statements. Label with a T if the student is having time-management issues or a P if the student is having procrastination issues. -Gwendolyn does not know how to organize her tasks.