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What is the primary purpose of setting goals?
What is the primary purpose of setting goals?
- To make decisions about what we need to do
- To set a schedule for attending classes
- To focus on what is important and energize our actions (correct)
- To get extensions for assignments
What type of goals are specific to individual subjects?
What type of goals are specific to individual subjects?
- Motivation skills
- Learning strategies
- Short-term goals (correct)
- Long-term goals
What is the benefit of writing down and regularly reviewing goals?
What is the benefit of writing down and regularly reviewing goals?
- It helps to develop learning strategies
- It helps to energize our actions
- It helps to create a schedule for attending classes
- It helps to remind us of our goals and stay focused (correct)
What is the distinction between learning styles and learning strategies?
What is the distinction between learning styles and learning strategies?
What is the purpose of visiting professors at least once?
What is the purpose of visiting professors at least once?
What is the main purpose of setting specific goals?
What is the main purpose of setting specific goals?
What component of motivation is affected by an individual's beliefs about themselves and schoolwork?
What component of motivation is affected by an individual's beliefs about themselves and schoolwork?
What is the difference between self-concept and self-esteem?
What is the difference between self-concept and self-esteem?
What is an example of a roadblock to motivation?
What is an example of a roadblock to motivation?
What is another term for 'reasons you give for your performance'?
What is another term for 'reasons you give for your performance'?
What is the primary function of sensory memory?
What is the primary function of sensory memory?
What is the percentage of attentional resources spent on primary tasks?
What is the percentage of attentional resources spent on primary tasks?
What is the purpose of elaboration in improving cognition and metacognition?
What is the purpose of elaboration in improving cognition and metacognition?
What is metacognition?
What is metacognition?
What is the main purpose of recognition in the memory process?
What is the main purpose of recognition in the memory process?
What is the primary function of schemas in long-term memory?
What is the primary function of schemas in long-term memory?
