1 TEST
Sophia is a college student meeting with her mentor later in the day, and
part of their weekly call involves setting a SMART goal for the coming
week. While setting goals using this format has been helpful, Sophia
often fails to account for life circumstances (including a busy family life
with many activities for her children) that might make her goals
unrealistic given her circumstances. She plans to talk to her mentor
about this during today's meeting and wants to have a goal ready. What
is an appropriate SMART goal for Sophia?
"I will study for 30 hours during the next week with no excuses."
"I will study every night uninterrupted from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m."
"I will study when I can and really focus once my children's activities
slow down."
"I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for one
hour after they are in bed - Precise Answer ✔✔"I will study on my tablet
during my children's activities and for one hour after they are in bed
Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to complete for his next
course. He has been delaying this course because he does not have any
background in the subject, and it is his first OA. He is unsure of how to
approach his study time. His family is out of town, and he has an entire
day to devote to this course.Which strategy should Miguel follow to give
him the best chance of success?
Start studying after dinner until he cannot stay awake any longer
, Get up early and spend two six-hour sessions reading the course material
Establish no specific study time and just fit it in around other projects
Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in between
each - Precise Answer ✔✔Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-
minute breaks in between each
What is an example of procrastination?
"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the afternoon
because I work better under pressure."
"I will take my planned ten-minute break, and then I will write the
summary due tomorrow."
"I will complete my math assignment that is due today, then review my
essay due tomorrow."
"I will review the text before I write my summary." - Precise Answer
✔✔"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the
afternoon because I work better under pressure."
What is a strategy for overcoming cognitive distortions?
Track incomplete tasks
Identify where incorrect choices were made
Focus on the events of the day that lead to stress
Focus on the positive - Precise Answer ✔✔Focus on the positive
What is the recommended approach for full-time learners to fit in study
time?