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

Question 1

If you aim for an A, the grade that you are most likely to earn is:

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

A) Most students have been taught how to develop goals and are good at doing so
B) Most students have been taught how to develop goals but are not good at doing so
C) Most students have not been taught how to develop goals
D) A small group of students report not being taught how to develop goals.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

According to research conducted by Morisano, Hirsch, Peterson, Pil, and Shore (2010), which of the following statements are true?

A) A short training session on goal setting led to increased grades
B) A semester long session on goal setting led to increased grades
C) Meeting with a professor about goals led to increased grades
D) Reading about goal setting increased grades

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Because rewards are experienced in the short-term, ____ goals can provide motivation.

A) Realistic
B) Proximal
C) Distant
D) Futuristic

Question 5

According to the journal article by Morisano, Hirsch, Petersen, Pil and Shore (2010), the importance of students setting goals and success in college is:

A) Most students who enter college typically do not have very clear goals.
B) Students who have clear goals are more likely to meet with success in college.
C) Goals and student success are two very different variables and the research does not link them.
D) Their findings were inconclusive and more research is really needed to reach a definite conclusion about the relationship between goals and student success.

Question 6

Gaining employment as a doctor is an example of a ___________goal.

A) Short term
B) Lifelong goal
C) Proximal goal
D) Long term goal

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Your friend wants to set a goal. What would you tell her?

A) The higher you aim, the higher you'll achieve
B) Set a low goal first and then higher ones
C) Moderate goals are best
D) Do your best

Question 9

Long term goals are goals that: a) You can achieve by the end of the week.
B) Goals that can take some time to achieve, six months or longer.
C) Goals that you can achieve independently.
D) Are always set by others such as family members.

Question 10

Getting an A on your paper is an example of a ____________ goal.

A) Long term
B) Short term
C) Lifelong goal
D) Distant goal

Question 11

Another name for short term goals is:

A) Realistic goal
B) Lifelong goal
C) Proximal goal
D) Distant goal

Question 12

If you aim for a B, it is unlikely that you would earn the following grade:

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) It is impossible to speculate as research on goals is not substantive enough

Question 13

What is one of the most common mistakes students make when creating a goal?

A) Making it too challenging
B) Making it too specific
C) Making it too broad
D) Making it a proximal goal

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

When it comes to goals, what is the role of monitoring progress?

A) This is really not necessary, except with research papers.
B) Self-monitoring and self-regulating your learning makes it more likely that you will achieve your goal.
C) The best strategy to monitor goals is wait for feedback from your instructor.
D) Most college students do not need this extra step, most are already really good at meeting their goals or they wouldn't be in college in the first place.

Question 16

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

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 17

Which of the following statements is true? a) Subgoals can help you achieve your larger goals by setting up steps to help you achieve your short and long term goals.
B) Most successful people focus solely on long term goals.
C) Breaking down goals is too much work and probably not worth the effort.
D) Most college students have not thought about their goals much.

Question 18

What percentage of college students report that they were NOT taught how to set effective goals?

A) 20
B) 45
C) 75
D) 85

Question 19

Which of the following statements about short term goals is true? a) Short term goals can pave the way toward achieving your long term goals.
B) Short term goals are more important than long term ones since most students are present focused.
C) Short term goals are typically more global in nature than long term goals.
D) All of the statements are true.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

Do Your Best goals result in:

A) Lower effort and performance
B) Moderate effort and performance
C) High effort and performance
D) The best outcome

Question 22

Joan is interested in taking a course because of her own curiosity. What type of motivation is this?

A) Specific
B) Realistic
C) Intrinsic
D) Extrinsic

Question 23

According to the research conducted by Reynolds and Baird (2011), what was the negative impact of setting high goals?

A) It increased depression rates
B) It reduced the likelihood of goal achievement
C) Both statements are correct
D) Neither statement is correct

Question 24

Students with high ____________ will be more likely to persevere in the event of a failure experience.

A) Self-efficacy
B) Grades
C) External locus of control
D) Pessimism rates

Question 25

What kind of motivation is the best predictor of academic success?

A) Intrinsic
B) Extrinsic
C) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are equally predictive of success
D) Neither are connected to academic success

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

Self-efficacy is:

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 28

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

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

Question 29

Individuals with high self-efficacy will likely set ______ goals.

A) Realistic
B) Challenging
C) Specific
D) Do Your Best

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

The C in the ABCS approach stands for:

A) Communicate
B) Classify
C) Care and Commit
D) Center your thoughts

Question 32

The B in the ABCS approach stands for:

A) Behavior matters
B) Believe in Yourself
C) Be near others who support you
D) Be a leader

Question 33

The A in the ABCS approach stands for:

A) Aim High
B) Achieve
C) Attain
D) Always reach your goal

Question 34

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

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 35

Research has shown that individuals who do not achieve their goal usually:

A) Are depressed
B) Feel like a failure
C) Set higher goals in the future
D) Are resilient and do not have higher levels of depression

Question 36

Do Your Best goals are problematic because they are not:

A) Realistic
B) Specific
C) Extrinsically motivating
D) All of these statements are true

Question 37

Self-reflection is important because:

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

The S in the ABCS approach stands for:

A) Satisfy
B) Sustain
C) Separate Short and Long term goals
D) Specify and Self-Reflect

Question 40

In the Reynolds and Baird (2011) study, what percentage of students exceeded their goal?

A) 8
B) 18
C) 38
D) 58

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

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 43

Packaging your accomplishments together is often referred to as a:

A) Professional portfolio
B) Success binder
C) Journal
D) All of these statements are true

Question 44

Based on the research you reviewed, how many hours per week would you recommend working while in college?

A) 0
B) 10
C) 25
D) 40

Question 45

Which of the following can help you reduce time spent on time traps?

A) Raising your awareness of how much time you spend on time traps
B) Encouraging your friends and family to remind you to get back on track
C) Self-imposing limits on how much time you can spend on the different activities
D) All of these are good strategies

Question 46

Tom decides to go to a party instead of studying. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

A) Past
B) Present
C) Future
D) Realistic

Question 47

"Time traps" are:

A) Tasks you don't enjoy doing.
B) Academic tasks.
C) An activity that takes up a lot of time.
D) Any fun activity.

Question 48

Experiencing success will likely lead to _____ goals in the future.

A) Realistic
B) Unrealistic
C) Challenging
D) Moderate

Question 49

According to research by Lammers, Onwuegbuzie, & State (2001), students who worked 23-60 hours per week had:

A) Poorer concentration
B) Less sleep
C) Reduced studying time
D) All of these statements are true

Question 50

Aliha spends a lot of time on Facebook. According to your author, this is an example of a:

A) A time trap
B) A time waster
C) A time spender
D) A time log

Question 51

According to your author, spending too much time on social media sites is considered:

A) A time trap
B) A time waster
C) A time spender
D) A time log

Question 52

Maria decides to take Accounting II because she was successful in Accounting I. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

A) Past
B) Present
C) Future
D) Realistic

Question 53

Which time perspective is most linked to student success?

A) Past
B) Present
C) Future
D) All three are equally linked to successful outcomes in college.

Question 54

Lilia decides to go to study instead of going to a party. This is most likely based on a _____ time perspective.

A) Past
B) Present
C) Future
D) Realistic

Question 55

Time logs or diaries are a useful exercise for students to do because:

A) It is a helpful way to identify time traps.
B) It can help us analyze how much time we devote to academic tasks.
C) It is a great way to visually capture how we currently spend our time and look for ways to improve our time management.
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 56

Time logs or diaries can often help college students develop good time management skills by:

A) Actively encouraging students to develop a study plan and increasing time on academic tasks by being proactive.
B) Helping students to understand what is and isn't working with their current time management system.
C) Having a more realistic understanding of how long it actually takes to complete a task, like reading.
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 57

What would you recommend to a friend who wants to work while going to school?

A) Don't do it- the research shows it will negatively impact your grade
B) Excellent idea- the more you work, the more productive you'll be
C) Good idea if you work part time, a work- school balance is needed
D) Working is not a good idea for freshman

Question 58

A time log will be most accurate if:

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 59

Why is celebrating goals important to behaviorists?

A) Rewards increase the likelihood of continuing with the behavior
B) Self-efficacy is important
C) Long term goals matter most
D) Self-actualization is important

Question 60

Having a professional portfolio is important because:

A) It can keep you motivated
B) It can serve you well when looking for employment
C) Both of these responses are accurate
D) Neither of these responses are accurate

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy to help you reduce time spent on time traps?

A) Reward yourself with a fun activity after a must-do activity
B) Encouraging your friends and family to remind you to get back on track
C) Self-imposing limits on how much time you can spend on the different activities
D) Avoid any activity that might be fun

Question 62

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

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 63

Which of the following statements is true about single-tasking it?

A) Focusing on one task at a time is more productive than multi-tasking.
B) Removing distractions is a good way to help focus on one task at a time.
C) Writing down a task you are thinking about will help you re-focus your energy on your current task.
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 64

One suggestion by your author is to use fun activities as a reward for must-do activities. Approximately how much time should you give yourself for "fun" after about an hour of working?

A) 2 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 1 hour

Question 65

What should help you determine what to do first?

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

Question 66

Which of the following is not a great item to put on a To Do List?

A) Write a draft outline for paper
B) Study for exam
C) Read pages 128-140 in Psychology textbook
D) Take practice quiz for math

Question 67

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

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 68

Which of the following statements about cramming is true?

A) Professors tell you not to cram but it is actually very effective
B) Cramming is not as effective as space practice
C) Cramming and spaced practice are equally effective
D) It is the amount of time you study, not when you study that matters most

Question 69

The secret to combat procrastination is to: a) Break large tasks down into manageable chunks.
B) Take fewer courses so there is less to do.
C) Give yourself huge rewards for starting a task.
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 70

According to your author, if you only have a short period of time, it might be best to:

A) Do an easy task
B) Do a difficult task
C) Do a task that matches your interest
D) Do a task that you find boring

Question 71

In class, multi-tasking negatively impacts:

A) The student engaged in multi-tasking
B) Others sitting near the multi-tasking student
C) Both statements are true
D) Neither statement is true

Question 72

According to the research by Sana, Westin & Cepeda (2013), what negatively impacted other students?

A) Students taking notes on a laptop
B) Students engaged in off task behaviors on a laptop
C) Students talking to others during class
D) None of these statements are true

Question 73

" Spaced Practice" is an approach to learning that involves:

A) Finding the best location to study.
B) A time management technique that helps you plan where in your schedule to have some fun.
C) A way to space out your study sessions, studying a little each day instead of a lot on any one day.
D) Taking a five minute break after every 3 hours of studying.

Question 74

When looking at your syllabus, what might be one of the most important factors to consider when deciding what to do first?

A) Your interest in the task
B) How much the assignment counts toward your final grade
C) The chapter related to the assignment
D) None of these should factor into this decision

Question 75

When prioritizing tasks in college,

A) Use the syllabus to guide your decision making.
B) Always start with the most challenging task while your energy level is high.
C) Use the due date as the primary factor when making decisions.
D) Always focus on major course assignments first.

Question 76

Which of the following statements is true?

A) Students are better at multi-tasking today
B) Multi-tasking does not work
C) Multi-tasking works in most school based situations
D) Multi-tasking always works

Question 77

To Do Lists should:

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

Question 78

Which of the following is not a great item to put on a To Do List?

A) Complete 10 page research paper
B) Find sources for paper
C) Read pages 128-140 in Psychology textbook
D) Take practice quiz for math

Question 79

According to your author, if you only have a longer period of time for completing coursework, it might be best to:

A) Do an easy task
B) Start a difficult task
C) Do a task that matches your interest
D) Do a task that you find boring

Question 80

Studying a little each day is referred to as:

A) Spaced practice
B) Distributed practice
C) Either term is correct
D) Neither term is correct