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Chapter 1 - First Steps
1. Why is the following statement a good first step? “I will walk briskly for 30 minutes at least three times
per week.”
a. The statement highlights a weakness about your exercise habits.
b. The statement includes a judgement about your exercise habits.
c. The statement is broad.
d. The statement is specific.
ANSWER: d
2. What is the main purpose of the Discovery Wheel in Becoming a Master Student?
a. to determine the best learning strategies for college
b. to provide a picture of how you see yourself as a student
c. to understand what college will be like
d. to determine your negative learning habits
ANSWER: b
3. Which statement best conforms to Gardner’s ideas concerning multiple intelligences?
a. The nine intelligences are helpful only in a school environment.
b. Each of us has all of the intelligences to some degree.
c. As individuals, we can develop skills in only one of the intelligences.
d. Of the nine intelligences, only four are used in a school setting.
ANSWER: b
4. Which of the following career planning questions is an example of Mode 1 learning?
a. What career planning options are available on campus?
b. How can I use what I learned in the career planning workshop?
c. Why learn about career planning?
d. What if I have trouble deciding upon a career?
ANSWER: c
5. Which student’s behaviour is an example of metacognition?
a. Suzie is thinking about planning her semester.
b. Katherine learns about learning strategies in order to learn course content more effectively.
c. Joe predicts his grades for the semester.
d. Rick intuitively knows his course content.
ANSWER: b
6. What would a student with a growth mindset say about a failed grade on a statistics test?
a. “I failed because I’m not smart enough.”
b. “This failure means I won’t get into graduate school.”
c. “I should drop this course before the deadline so the grade doesn’t impact my GPA.”
d. “How can I study better for the next test?”
ANSWER: d
7. What should you do once you have discovered your strongest multiple intelligences?
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a. You should register for classes with instructors who favour the same learning preferences.
b. You should ignore the weaker intelligences.
c. You should experiment with learning in ways that draw on a variety of intelligences,
including those that might be less familiar.
d. You should create study groups with students who favour the same learning preferences.
ANSWER: c
8. Which of the following is an example of kinesthetic learning?
a. playing catch with a partner as you recite terms
b. humming a tune while remembering concepts
c. speaking loudly to emphasize terms
d. teaching concepts to a classmate
ANSWER: a
9. The Discovery Wheel is a picture of how you view your strengths and weaknesses as a student today.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
10. When forming a group for your next project, you should find students who approach learning
differently than you do.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
11. Motivation can come simply from being clear about your goals and acting on them.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
12. People who favour processing information by reflective observation prefer to jump in and start doing
things immediately.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
13. People who favour perceiving by abstract conceptualization analyze, reflect, and create theories.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
14. Comparing yourself to others is a good way of developing stronger self-efficacy.
a. True
b. False
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ANSWER: False
15. Research by Bachik et al. (2021) found that curiosity was a super strength for resiliency.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
16. Experiential learning theory suggests that we learn well when we perceive and then _________.
ANSWER: process
17. People who favour perceiving by ____________________ like to absorb information through their
senses.
ANSWER: concrete experiences
18. Explain why motivation is often misunderstood and describe three strategies to improve motivation.
ANSWER: The text lists and describes a number of strategies to improve motivation. The key is to get
beyond the mistaken impression that certain people are born with motivation and others are
not. Rather, motivation should be viewed as a habit to develop through the use of strategies,
such as: Being clear about your goals and acting on them (“Promise it”); embracing your
discomfort with tasks (“Befriend your discomfort”); planting new thoughts in your mind
(“Change your mind—and your body”); chunking large projects into smaller, more doable
ones (“Turn down the pressure”); having others help you overcome your procrastination
(“Ask for support”); modelling the behaviours of others (“Adopt a model”); and determining
the costs of putting things off (“Compare the payoffs to the costs”).
19. Explain how metacognition allows students the flexibility to learn in a variety of situations and from a
variety of instructors.
ANSWER: Metacognition is essentially thinking about thinking and learning about learning. By
understanding how we learn and think, we can learn to adapt our learning style to a variety of
learning environments and a variety of instructor styles. In this way, through metacognition,
we can monitor our behaviour and habits and modify our strategies and approaches to various
situations and instructors. As the text explains, with metacognition, we become our own best
teachers.
20. Explain the possible characteristics, learning strategies, and careers for someone who prefers using
their verbal/linguistic intelligence.
ANSWER: Someone who prefers using their verbal/linguistic intelligence enjoys writing, reading, and
telling stories. When studying, they might read the textbook and highlight, write out concepts
in their own words, and talk to others about what they are learning. These individuals may
choose careers that involve a lot of reading and writing, such as librarians, lawyers, editors,
writers, or television hosts.
21. Tell why employers value Mode 1 thinking in their employees.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Using the Experiential
Learning Cycle to Succeed
22. The First Step technique refers only to telling the truth about your areas for improvement. True or
false? Explain your answer.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See First Step: Truth is a Key
to Mastery
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23. Compare and contrast the concepts of growth mindset and fixed mindset explaining how they are
similar and different.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Creating a Mindset for
Achievement
24. Briefly describe how being aware of your multiple intelligences can help you thrive in higher
education.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Claim Your Multiple
Intelligences
25. Define the word metacognition and give an example of it that relates to how you read a textbook.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See The Magic of
Metacognition
26. Explain several reasons why we all might procrastinate on occasion and three strategies of what you
can do to overcome it.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Motivation—I’m Just Not
in the Mood
27. Give an example of the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Motivation—I’m Just Not
in the Mood
28. State two reasons why having perfectionist tendencies can stop you from being an engaged learner.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Creating a Mindset for
Achievement
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Chapter 2 - Time
1. Why is time an equal opportunity resource?
a. because when you are out of time, you can always find more
b. because people can save up their free time to spend on whatever they like
c. because it is a renewable resource
d. because everyone has the same amount of time to spend each week
ANSWER: d
2. What is an example of the time-management strategy of using waiting time?
a. bringing your homework with you to an appointment at the doctor’s office
b. asking yourself if what you are doing needs to be perfect
c. putting a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your door so others will wait to talk to you later
d. breaking a larger project down into smaller pieces
ANSWER: a
3. What is an example of an effective time-management skill?
a. scheduling random times for sleeping and eating
b. leaving unscheduled time in your schedule to allow for the unexpected
c. studying 20 minutes for every hour of class time
d. making sure to schedule most of your free time with an activity
ANSWER: b
4. What are SMART goals?
a. goals that are sentimental, memorable, affordable, relevant, and time-bound
b. goals that are specific, memorable, affordable, rational, and thoughtful
c. goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound
d. goals that are studious, measurable, attainable, rational, and thoughtful
ANSWER: c
5. How can the scheduling of downtime each day be useful?
a. It can yield a sense of renewal.
b. It gives you a sense of accomplishment by feeling “free.”
c. It provides time to do leisure activities.
d. It lets you back out of all the commitments you have made.
ANSWER: a
6. Which of the following techniques is most likely to stop procrastination?
a. developing both a short-term and long-term plan for beginning the task
b. picturing the task as a whole and getting started on the big picture
c. taking on extra, easier tasks to get you in the mental condition for doing work
d. playing a trick on yourself to get started on a task you have been avoiding
ANSWER: d
7. What is the second step of using a daily to-do list?
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a. rate each task by priority
b. cross off tasks
c. estimate time
d. brainstorm tasks
ANSWER: c
8. What is an example of one of the strategies in the seven-day anti-procrastination plan?
a. keeping your plan to yourself
b. always saying “yes” to requests for assistance
c. beginning with low-priority tasks to get them out of the way
d. finding a reward
ANSWER: d
9. What two major categories do time management tools generally fall under?
a. calendars and socials
b. calendars and notes
c. lists and notes
d. lists and calendars
ANSWER: d
10. What trick does the textbook suggest for using a long-term planner for essay assignments?
a. Use the long-term planner ONLY to note the final due date because including other dates will
confuse you.
b. Use the long-term planner ONLY to note your non-academic events after the essay is due
because they give you something to look forward to.
c. Do NOT plan for any non-academic activities the day your essay is due.
d. Break the essay into multiple smaller assignments and set multiple due dates leading up to the
final submission.
ANSWER: d
11. Why is it tempting to complete C-priority items in an ABC task list first?
a. because they cannot be postponed
b. because they lead directly to our long-term goals
c. because they are immediate and important goals
d. because they are often small, easy tasks with no real set timelines
ANSWER: d
12. What is a key characteristic of effective planning?
a. It is performance-oriented. b. It is flexible.
c. It is focused on one area of your life. d. It limits extra tasks.
ANSWER: b
13. Which technique can best help you get the most out of your study time?
a. allowing just enough time to complete each subject quickly
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b. having a regular study area
c. doing easy subjects first
d. focusing on one subject at a time
ANSWER: b
14. According to the research by Kim et al. (2019), how often are students distracted by their phones in
class?
a. once every hour
b. once during lecture
c. once every three to four minutes
d. once every twenty minutes
ANSWER: c
15. George is having a difficult time getting started on his chemistry assignment. He is concerned about
doing the assignment correctly and is afraid of making errors. What type of procrastination style does
George have?
a. overdoer b. worrier
c. perfectionist d. dreamer
ANSWER: c
16. To maintain your productivity at the end of a long day, a question to ask yourself is “Can I do one
more thing?”
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
17. For some students, silence is the best form of music to study by.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
18. An effective strategy for long-term planning is to start with long-range goals and work backwards.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
19. Multitasking on your devices in class only impacts your learning.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
20. A way to avoid a growing to-do list is to do the task immediately, rather than later.
a. True
b. False
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ANSWER: True
21. If one really wants to achieve a goal, it should be translated into specific concrete behaviours.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
22. The purpose of planning is to make room in our lives for the things that are truly important.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
23. The object of a(n) ____________________ session is to generate as many ideas as possible in a short
amount of time.
ANSWER: brainstorm
24. According to Dweck, ______ goals are set when your primary interests are how you will be judged by
others rather than what you learned.
ANSWER: performance
25. ____________________ is the uncontrollable urge to drop that A task and begin crossing the C tasks
off your to-do list.
ANSWER: “C Fever”
C Fever
26. List and discuss the three ideas central to time management.
ANSWER: 1. Discover exactly what you want—create clear and specific goals and commit them to
writing.
2. Know how to get what you want—create a plan for today to meet your goals for the future;
commit these to writing.
3. Follow up with an action—begin the first steps of achieving your goals. Do what you
intend to do.
27. Explain the five phases of the time management cycle.
ANSWER: Phase 1: Set your goals—include the short-term and long-term goals you have already set.
Phase 2: Track how you are spending your time on your planning sheets.
Phase 3: Make your to-do lists, including planning how you will achieve those short- to long-
term goals.
Phase 4: Self-monitor how closely you have followed the plan, how well you predicted the
future.
Phase 5: Make adjustments to the plan to make sure your goals are being met, then start the
cycle again.
28. Explain why multitasking is often counter-productive and discuss at least two strategies for avoiding
the trap of multitasking and help focus our attention.
ANSWER: Multitasking is often counter-productive because our brains are wired to do one thing at a time
and research is now showing that trying to multitask often leads to a lack of productivity and,
in the case of texting while driving, an increase in accidents. The text identifies the following
strategies for focus attention and dealing with the multitasking temptation: Unplug from
technology; capture fast-breaking ideas with minimal interruption; monitor the moment-to-
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Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel sheet
if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make update
at every time. There are many new editions
waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file You
can contact us at every time, we can replace it
with true one.
Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - First Steps
1. Why is the following statement a good first step? “I will walk briskly for 30 minutes at least three times
per week.”
a. The statement highlights a weakness about your exercise habits.
b. The statement includes a judgement about your exercise habits.
c. The statement is broad.
d. The statement is specific.
ANSWER: d
2. What is the main purpose of the Discovery Wheel in Becoming a Master Student?
a. to determine the best learning strategies for college
b. to provide a picture of how you see yourself as a student
c. to understand what college will be like
d. to determine your negative learning habits
ANSWER: b
3. Which statement best conforms to Gardner’s ideas concerning multiple intelligences?
a. The nine intelligences are helpful only in a school environment.
b. Each of us has all of the intelligences to some degree.
c. As individuals, we can develop skills in only one of the intelligences.
d. Of the nine intelligences, only four are used in a school setting.
ANSWER: b
4. Which of the following career planning questions is an example of Mode 1 learning?
a. What career planning options are available on campus?
b. How can I use what I learned in the career planning workshop?
c. Why learn about career planning?
d. What if I have trouble deciding upon a career?
ANSWER: c
5. Which student’s behaviour is an example of metacognition?
a. Suzie is thinking about planning her semester.
b. Katherine learns about learning strategies in order to learn course content more effectively.
c. Joe predicts his grades for the semester.
d. Rick intuitively knows his course content.
ANSWER: b
6. What would a student with a growth mindset say about a failed grade on a statistics test?
a. “I failed because I’m not smart enough.”
b. “This failure means I won’t get into graduate school.”
c. “I should drop this course before the deadline so the grade doesn’t impact my GPA.”
d. “How can I study better for the next test?”
ANSWER: d
7. What should you do once you have discovered your strongest multiple intelligences?
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a. You should register for classes with instructors who favour the same learning preferences.
b. You should ignore the weaker intelligences.
c. You should experiment with learning in ways that draw on a variety of intelligences,
including those that might be less familiar.
d. You should create study groups with students who favour the same learning preferences.
ANSWER: c
8. Which of the following is an example of kinesthetic learning?
a. playing catch with a partner as you recite terms
b. humming a tune while remembering concepts
c. speaking loudly to emphasize terms
d. teaching concepts to a classmate
ANSWER: a
9. The Discovery Wheel is a picture of how you view your strengths and weaknesses as a student today.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
10. When forming a group for your next project, you should find students who approach learning
differently than you do.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
11. Motivation can come simply from being clear about your goals and acting on them.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
12. People who favour processing information by reflective observation prefer to jump in and start doing
things immediately.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
13. People who favour perceiving by abstract conceptualization analyze, reflect, and create theories.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
14. Comparing yourself to others is a good way of developing stronger self-efficacy.
a. True
b. False
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ANSWER: False
15. Research by Bachik et al. (2021) found that curiosity was a super strength for resiliency.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
16. Experiential learning theory suggests that we learn well when we perceive and then _________.
ANSWER: process
17. People who favour perceiving by ____________________ like to absorb information through their
senses.
ANSWER: concrete experiences
18. Explain why motivation is often misunderstood and describe three strategies to improve motivation.
ANSWER: The text lists and describes a number of strategies to improve motivation. The key is to get
beyond the mistaken impression that certain people are born with motivation and others are
not. Rather, motivation should be viewed as a habit to develop through the use of strategies,
such as: Being clear about your goals and acting on them (“Promise it”); embracing your
discomfort with tasks (“Befriend your discomfort”); planting new thoughts in your mind
(“Change your mind—and your body”); chunking large projects into smaller, more doable
ones (“Turn down the pressure”); having others help you overcome your procrastination
(“Ask for support”); modelling the behaviours of others (“Adopt a model”); and determining
the costs of putting things off (“Compare the payoffs to the costs”).
19. Explain how metacognition allows students the flexibility to learn in a variety of situations and from a
variety of instructors.
ANSWER: Metacognition is essentially thinking about thinking and learning about learning. By
understanding how we learn and think, we can learn to adapt our learning style to a variety of
learning environments and a variety of instructor styles. In this way, through metacognition,
we can monitor our behaviour and habits and modify our strategies and approaches to various
situations and instructors. As the text explains, with metacognition, we become our own best
teachers.
20. Explain the possible characteristics, learning strategies, and careers for someone who prefers using
their verbal/linguistic intelligence.
ANSWER: Someone who prefers using their verbal/linguistic intelligence enjoys writing, reading, and
telling stories. When studying, they might read the textbook and highlight, write out concepts
in their own words, and talk to others about what they are learning. These individuals may
choose careers that involve a lot of reading and writing, such as librarians, lawyers, editors,
writers, or television hosts.
21. Tell why employers value Mode 1 thinking in their employees.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Using the Experiential
Learning Cycle to Succeed
22. The First Step technique refers only to telling the truth about your areas for improvement. True or
false? Explain your answer.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See First Step: Truth is a Key
to Mastery
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23. Compare and contrast the concepts of growth mindset and fixed mindset explaining how they are
similar and different.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Creating a Mindset for
Achievement
24. Briefly describe how being aware of your multiple intelligences can help you thrive in higher
education.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Claim Your Multiple
Intelligences
25. Define the word metacognition and give an example of it that relates to how you read a textbook.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See The Magic of
Metacognition
26. Explain several reasons why we all might procrastinate on occasion and three strategies of what you
can do to overcome it.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Motivation—I’m Just Not
in the Mood
27. Give an example of the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Motivation—I’m Just Not
in the Mood
28. State two reasons why having perfectionist tendencies can stop you from being an engaged learner.
ANSWER: Your answer has been submitted to your instructor for grading. See Creating a Mindset for
Achievement
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Chapter 2 - Time
1. Why is time an equal opportunity resource?
a. because when you are out of time, you can always find more
b. because people can save up their free time to spend on whatever they like
c. because it is a renewable resource
d. because everyone has the same amount of time to spend each week
ANSWER: d
2. What is an example of the time-management strategy of using waiting time?
a. bringing your homework with you to an appointment at the doctor’s office
b. asking yourself if what you are doing needs to be perfect
c. putting a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your door so others will wait to talk to you later
d. breaking a larger project down into smaller pieces
ANSWER: a
3. What is an example of an effective time-management skill?
a. scheduling random times for sleeping and eating
b. leaving unscheduled time in your schedule to allow for the unexpected
c. studying 20 minutes for every hour of class time
d. making sure to schedule most of your free time with an activity
ANSWER: b
4. What are SMART goals?
a. goals that are sentimental, memorable, affordable, relevant, and time-bound
b. goals that are specific, memorable, affordable, rational, and thoughtful
c. goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound
d. goals that are studious, measurable, attainable, rational, and thoughtful
ANSWER: c
5. How can the scheduling of downtime each day be useful?
a. It can yield a sense of renewal.
b. It gives you a sense of accomplishment by feeling “free.”
c. It provides time to do leisure activities.
d. It lets you back out of all the commitments you have made.
ANSWER: a
6. Which of the following techniques is most likely to stop procrastination?
a. developing both a short-term and long-term plan for beginning the task
b. picturing the task as a whole and getting started on the big picture
c. taking on extra, easier tasks to get you in the mental condition for doing work
d. playing a trick on yourself to get started on a task you have been avoiding
ANSWER: d
7. What is the second step of using a daily to-do list?
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a. rate each task by priority
b. cross off tasks
c. estimate time
d. brainstorm tasks
ANSWER: c
8. What is an example of one of the strategies in the seven-day anti-procrastination plan?
a. keeping your plan to yourself
b. always saying “yes” to requests for assistance
c. beginning with low-priority tasks to get them out of the way
d. finding a reward
ANSWER: d
9. What two major categories do time management tools generally fall under?
a. calendars and socials
b. calendars and notes
c. lists and notes
d. lists and calendars
ANSWER: d
10. What trick does the textbook suggest for using a long-term planner for essay assignments?
a. Use the long-term planner ONLY to note the final due date because including other dates will
confuse you.
b. Use the long-term planner ONLY to note your non-academic events after the essay is due
because they give you something to look forward to.
c. Do NOT plan for any non-academic activities the day your essay is due.
d. Break the essay into multiple smaller assignments and set multiple due dates leading up to the
final submission.
ANSWER: d
11. Why is it tempting to complete C-priority items in an ABC task list first?
a. because they cannot be postponed
b. because they lead directly to our long-term goals
c. because they are immediate and important goals
d. because they are often small, easy tasks with no real set timelines
ANSWER: d
12. What is a key characteristic of effective planning?
a. It is performance-oriented. b. It is flexible.
c. It is focused on one area of your life. d. It limits extra tasks.
ANSWER: b
13. Which technique can best help you get the most out of your study time?
a. allowing just enough time to complete each subject quickly
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b. having a regular study area
c. doing easy subjects first
d. focusing on one subject at a time
ANSWER: b
14. According to the research by Kim et al. (2019), how often are students distracted by their phones in
class?
a. once every hour
b. once during lecture
c. once every three to four minutes
d. once every twenty minutes
ANSWER: c
15. George is having a difficult time getting started on his chemistry assignment. He is concerned about
doing the assignment correctly and is afraid of making errors. What type of procrastination style does
George have?
a. overdoer b. worrier
c. perfectionist d. dreamer
ANSWER: c
16. To maintain your productivity at the end of a long day, a question to ask yourself is “Can I do one
more thing?”
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
17. For some students, silence is the best form of music to study by.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
18. An effective strategy for long-term planning is to start with long-range goals and work backwards.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
19. Multitasking on your devices in class only impacts your learning.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
20. A way to avoid a growing to-do list is to do the task immediately, rather than later.
a. True
b. False
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ANSWER: True
21. If one really wants to achieve a goal, it should be translated into specific concrete behaviours.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
22. The purpose of planning is to make room in our lives for the things that are truly important.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
23. The object of a(n) ____________________ session is to generate as many ideas as possible in a short
amount of time.
ANSWER: brainstorm
24. According to Dweck, ______ goals are set when your primary interests are how you will be judged by
others rather than what you learned.
ANSWER: performance
25. ____________________ is the uncontrollable urge to drop that A task and begin crossing the C tasks
off your to-do list.
ANSWER: “C Fever”
C Fever
26. List and discuss the three ideas central to time management.
ANSWER: 1. Discover exactly what you want—create clear and specific goals and commit them to
writing.
2. Know how to get what you want—create a plan for today to meet your goals for the future;
commit these to writing.
3. Follow up with an action—begin the first steps of achieving your goals. Do what you
intend to do.
27. Explain the five phases of the time management cycle.
ANSWER: Phase 1: Set your goals—include the short-term and long-term goals you have already set.
Phase 2: Track how you are spending your time on your planning sheets.
Phase 3: Make your to-do lists, including planning how you will achieve those short- to long-
term goals.
Phase 4: Self-monitor how closely you have followed the plan, how well you predicted the
future.
Phase 5: Make adjustments to the plan to make sure your goals are being met, then start the
cycle again.
28. Explain why multitasking is often counter-productive and discuss at least two strategies for avoiding
the trap of multitasking and help focus our attention.
ANSWER: Multitasking is often counter-productive because our brains are wired to do one thing at a time
and research is now showing that trying to multitask often leads to a lack of productivity and,
in the case of texting while driving, an increase in accidents. The text identifies the following
strategies for focus attention and dealing with the multitasking temptation: Unplug from
technology; capture fast-breaking ideas with minimal interruption; monitor the moment-to-
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